Hayden AI · 18 hours ago
Senior Software Engineer, Pilots
San Francisco, CA
Full-time
Hybrid
Senior Level
$200K/yr - $261K/yr
5+ years expHayden AI is on a mission to harness the power of computer vision to transform transit systems and government agencies. As a Senior Software Engineer on the Pilots team, you will develop prototypes for upcoming pilots, focusing on building robust perception and robotics systems that align with the company's long-term goals.
AnalyticsArtificial Intelligence (AI)Big DataComputer VisionGeospatialMachine Learning
Responsibilities
Deliver robust, thoroughly tested, and maintainable C++ code tailored for edge and robotics platforms
Design, implement, and take ownership of prototype perception systems with the potential to transition into production-grade solutions
Construct and iteratively refine real-time perception pipelines, encompassing detection, tracking, and sensor fusion methodologies
Adapt, refine, and integrate Machine Learning (ML) and Computer Vision (CV) models, including leveraging open-source solutions, for novel, Hayden-specific applications
Drive technical decision-making in ambiguous problem spaces, effectively balancing the speed required for prototyping with the requirements for production readiness
Collaborate closely with the Product team and cross-functional Engineering departments
Contribute to shared infrastructure, tooling, and architectural patterns as pilot initiatives mature into foundational products
Qualification
Required
Master's degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Robotics, or a closely related discipline. A PhD is considered advantageous
5-8 years of relevant experience in building and deploying perception systems; experience in automotive or robotics domains is a plus
Substantial background in a minimum of one of the following domains: robotics, state estimation, computer vision, or applied machine learning
Senior-level industrial experience in the delivery of intricate, production-grade software systems
Demonstrated proficiency in modern C++, coupled with experience in real-time systems
Experience in the construction and ownership of end-to-end systems, rather than merely isolated components
Capability to operate effectively in ambiguous and rapidly evolving environments
Proven capacity to collaborate constructively within a developing engineering organization
Company
Hayden AI
Automated Traffic Enforcement Platform
51-200 employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageTotal Funding
$193.41MKey Investors
The Rise FundBarcelona Innova Lab MobilityAlumni Ventures
2024-07-10Series C· $90M
2024-07-03Grant· $0.11M
2023-12-08Series B
Leadership Team
Marty Beard
Chief Executive Officer
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