Job Description
Who is Seyond?
Seyond is a leading global provider of image-grade LiDAR technology, powering a safer, smarter, and more mobile world across automotive, intelligent transportation, robotics, and industrial automation sectors. Founded in Silicon Valley with research and manufacturing facilities worldwide, Seyond develops LiDAR solutions that advance autonomous driving and smart infrastructure. Our portfolio includes the ultra-long range flagship LiDAR sensor Falcon, mid-to-short range LiDAR sensor Robin, and perception software platform OmniVidi, serving partners like NIO, Faraday Future, Exwayz, and Hexagon. Over 200,000 Falcon units are in use, with mass production ongoing.
Job Summary
We are seeking a Staff System Engineer to collaborate with engineering and field applications teams to enhance our LiDAR systems.
How will you make an impact?
- Become an expert on our LiDAR products, optimizing performance for various use cases.
- Design and conduct experiments, collect data to validate performance under different environmental conditions.
- Conduct product demonstrations and lead training workshops to showcase our LiDAR technology.
- Collaborate with engineering teams to improve performance, resolve technical issues, and address inquiries.
- Create and maintain technical documentation for internal teams and customers.
- Provide customer support and troubleshoot field integration issues.
- Gather and analyze customer feedback to inform product development and enhancements.
What qualifications and skills will make you succeed in this role?
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Physics, or related field, with ≥8 years of LiDAR or sensor experience; or Master’s with ≥6 years; or PhD with ≥3 years.
- Broad knowledge across hardware, software, simulation, and programming to solve complex LiDAR system problems.
- Proficiency in LightTools, Zemax, or Code V; experience with COMSOL Multiphysics or Ansys Lumerical is a plus.
- Ability to handle complex coupled simulations.
- Strong background in algorithms, MATLAB, Python, data processing, signal, and image processing.
- Good understanding of statistics and mathematics.
- Hands-on experience in building optical systems, including LiDAR.
- Ability to manage multiple fast-paced projects with cross-functional teams.
- Fast learner with excellent communication skills.
Core Values at Seyond
- Emerging: Embrace challenges and opportunities to shape the future.
- Dynamic: Leverage energy, innovation, open-mindedness, and creativity.
- Genuine: Maintain honesty and collaboration with customers, partners, and colleagues.
- Excellence: Strive for higher performance, quality, precision, and safety.
Location : Sunnyvale, CA. Candidates must reside in or near Sunnyvale, CA.
Benefits and Perks
- Health insurance plans
- 401(k) retirement plan
- Paid time off
- Paid parental leave
- Wellness reimbursement
- Support for ongoing development (conferences, training, etc.)
Pay Range
$160,000 - $200,000 annually. Salary is one component of total compensation, which may include sales incentives and equity. Our benefits package supports your success.
Seyond is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, physical or mental disability, medical conditions, family care status, military or veteran status, marital status, domestic partner status, or other protected categories. Employment is contingent upon legal right to work, references, background check, and onboarding documentation.
Data Privacy Notice
Seyond does not request PII over the internet. Please refrain from disclosing PII during the application process or to unauthorized sites claiming to be Seyond.
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