Computer Vision Algorithm Engineer - Autonomous Driving New Newark, CA

$163,700 - $272,800/Yr

Lucid Motors - Newark, CA

Full-time - Mid Level

Newark, CA

Transportation Equipment Manufacturing

About the position

The Computer Vision Algorithm Engineer at Lucid is responsible for researching, designing, implementing, optimizing, and deploying computer vision algorithms specifically for driving and parking features in luxury electric vehicles. This role involves ensuring that the software adheres to automotive quality and safety standards, integrating with the overall perception software stack, and contributing to the development of advanced driver-assistance systems (ADAS). The engineer will also be involved in testing and launching perception algorithms into production, as well as contributing to strategic planning and performance metrics.

Responsibilities

• Research, design, implement, optimize and deploy computer vision algorithms for driving and parking features.
• Implement high-quality automotive grade software code compliant to automotive quality and safety standards.
• Integrate software stack with the overall perception software stack for running onboard perception system with excellent performance and high fault tolerance.
• Test, release, and launch the perception algorithm into the production programs.
• Contribute to the ADAS software roadmap, strategic planning, and development timeline.
• Contribute to the systems requirements and identify performance metrics for individual components.
• Conduct on-road ADAS software testing and create test plans to support algorithm development.

Requirements

• Bachelors in Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Robotics, Mechanical Engineering.
• 5 years of related experience.
• Extensive knowledge and applied experience in 3D computer vision, multi-view geometry, SfM/SLAM.
• Strong skills in camera calibration, linear algebra, numerical optimization, factor graph representations and statistical estimation theory.
• Familiarity with OpenCV and image processing.
• A solid foundation in math and robotics to propose creative solutions for autonomous systems.
• Proficient in C++ and in-depth knowledge in object-oriented programming, algorithms, data structures, and software design skills.
• Excellent communication skills and good team player.

Nice-to-haves

• Masters in Computer Vision, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Robotics, Mechanical Engineering.
• 3 years related experience or Ph.D. with no experience.
• Experience using optimization libraries such as GTSAM, Ceres, g20, etc.
• Experience with real-time operating systems (e.g., QNX, Ubuntu, etc.).
• Experience working with different sensor modalities such as GPS/IMU, ultrasonic, wheel odometry, etc.
• Experience in working in agile development teams.

Benefits

• Medical insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Life insurance
• Disability insurance
• Vacation
• 401k
• Equity program participation
• Discretionary annual incentive program