Robotics Software Engineer - Perception & Localization

About UsAt Hayden AI, our goal is to leverage computer vision technology to revolutionize how transit systems and government agencies tackle real-world challenges.Our cutting-edge mobile perception systems facilitate bus lane enforcement, transportation optimization, and more, enabling clients to enhance transit efficiency, improve street safety, and promote sustainable practices.About the Perception TeamThe Perception Team at Hayden AI specializes in developing and refining AI algorithms that drive our mobile enforcement systems, analyzing video and image data to identify traffic violations, parking infractions, and other urban compliance issues. This collaborative team works closely with both cloud and device engineering to create and implement perception pipelines that provide actionable insights for our clients.About the RoleAs a Software Engineering Intern focusing on Perception at Hayden AI, you will be integral to the development of AI systems that support our mobile enforcement platform. You will engage with computer vision and machine learning models to process real-world video and image data for detecting traffic violations and urban compliance events.This position intersects machine learning, data analytics, and real-world deployment. Your responsibilities may include improving model accuracy, refining training datasets, assessing edge cases, optimizing inference performance, and developing tools to enhance perception pipelines across cloud and on-device environments.This is not a role for side projects; you will take ownership of significant technical work that impacts our production systems. Under the mentorship of a senior engineer, you will design experiments, implement enhancements, evaluate performance, and help deliver improvements that influence how our systems interpret and respond to the physical world.This internship is perfect for individuals passionate about applied AI, particularly in computer vision, model evaluation, and deploying machine learning systems in real-world settings.The position is based in San Francisco, with a hybrid work schedule requiring at least three days in the office each week.

About UsAt Hayden AI, we are dedicated to leveraging the capabilities of computer vision to revolutionize how transit systems and government agencies tackle pressing real-world issues.Our cutting-edge mobile perception system enhances bus lane enforcement, transportation optimization, and much more, empowering our clients to speed up transit, improve street safety, and work towards a sustainable future.About the RoleThe Infrastructure Engineering team plays a vital role in the success of Hayden AI products. We are responsible for the foundational infrastructure that links thousands of deployed devices to our extensive, multi-region cloud services and applications that utilize the data collected from these devices. If you consider yourself a force multiplier, you’ll thrive in our dynamic team!Key Responsibilities:Architect the Service Backbone: Lead the design and continuous improvement of our core services architecture, ensuring a robust, high-availability backbone for all cloud services and engineering teams.Drive Technical Roadmap: Define the long-term technical strategy and architectural vision for our cloud services, aligning with future business expansion and technological advancements.Strategic Decision Making: Lead pivotal architectural decisions, conduct in-depth code reviews, and assess technical trade-offs to maintain a sustainable and scalable service ecosystem.Scale Multi-Region Cloud: Design and oversee globally distributed, multi-region cloud deployments utilizing advanced Infrastructure as Code (IaC) for optimal scalability and performance.Automate Everything: Employ automation and modern orchestration tools to minimize manual tasks, enabling a self-service infrastructure model that allows developers to deploy code swiftly and safely.

Join Our Team at Hayden AIAt Hayden AI, we are dedicated to revolutionizing public transit and government operations through innovative computer vision technologies. Our mission is to tackle real-world challenges faced by transit systems, enabling them to enhance safety, optimize transportation, and contribute to a sustainable future.We develop advanced mobile perception systems designed to improve transit flow and street safety. As a part of our dynamic team, you will work at the forefront of technology, utilizing AWS and GCP cloud services while developing cutting-edge Linux-based edge devices.Role OverviewWe seek an enthusiastic Senior Software Engineer to enhance our data platform, ensuring it is reliable, scalable, and high-performing. In this role, you will design and construct core data infrastructure, optimize data pipelines, uphold data quality standards, and collaborate closely with product and data science teams to deliver transformative data solutions that drive business insights.

Hayden AI develops computer vision platforms that assist transit agencies and governments in addressing real-world transportation challenges. The company’s mobile perception technology supports bus lane and bus stop enforcement, enhances transit operations, and aims to create safer streets while promoting sustainability. Role overview The Senior State Estimation Engineer position is based at Hayden AI’s San Francisco headquarters. This role centers on designing and deploying advanced real-time pose estimation algorithms. The work involves both research and practical development, targeting complex mapping challenges at scale. Collaboration and responsibilities Collaboration is an essential part of this role. The Senior State Estimation Engineer will work closely with fellow engineers on multi-sensor calibration efforts, participating in both fieldwork and factory-based projects. The position blends technical leadership with hands-on problem solving in a team setting.

Hayden AI creates mobile perception systems that help transit agencies and city governments solve transportation challenges. The team’s technology supports bus lane and stop enforcement, improves street safety, and helps make transit systems more efficient and sustainable. This Senior Firmware Engineer role is based at Hayden AI’s San Francisco headquarters. The position sits within the Device Software team and focuses on the low-level software stack powering the company’s edge AI systems. Work centers on direct interaction with hardware to ensure reliable, high-performance operation in real-world settings. Responsibilities Develop and maintain Linux kernel modules and device drivers for embedded platforms. Integrate hardware and software layers for edge AI devices to ensure stable operation. Work closely with hardware engineers and other software teams to deliver high-performance solutions. Troubleshoot and resolve firmware issues in deployed environments. Requirements Significant experience with Linux kernel and device driver development. Strong background in embedded systems and low-level programming. Comfort working directly with hardware and debugging complex system interactions. Experience with edge AI or similar real-time systems is a plus.

About UsAt Hayden AI, we are dedicated to revolutionizing the operational capabilities of transit systems and governmental organizations through cutting-edge computer vision technology.Our innovative mobile perception system not only streamlines bus lane and bus stop enforcement but also enhances transportation optimization, enabling our clients to boost transit efficiency, improve street safety, and work towards a sustainable future.About the Role:As a Senior Program Manager, you will play a pivotal role in fostering positive relationships with our clients. You will oversee various projects, including system implementations, and provide comprehensive program management throughout the project lifecycle. A thorough understanding of our products and services will be essential to assist clients effectively and to recommend optimal solutions tailored to their needs. You will act as the voice of the customer and advocate for enhancements to Hayden AI solutions to the product management, engineering, and operations teams.Responsibilities:Customer Onboarding & ImplementationLead and manage all aspects of client onboarding and implementation processes.Create and maintain a detailed implementation schedule that aligns with client needs and internal timelines.Employ the implementation playbook to effectively guide new customer deployments.Provide training to clients on Hayden AI software, ensuring a smooth transfer of knowledge.Issue Resolution & EscalationsServe as the first point of contact for operational challenges, collaborating closely with business strategy leads, operations teams, and project engineers.Proactively identify and address bottlenecks in customer workflows.Coordinate the resolution of complex issues in conjunction with the Engineering team.Monitor and manage escalations, ensuring prompt resolutions.Monitoring & Performance TrackingTrack essential customer metrics such as uptime, adoption rates, and engagement levels.Guarantee that SLAs and contractual obligations are consistently fulfilled.Provide regular updates on project milestones and performance metrics to stakeholders.

fractional-ai is hiring a Software Engineer to join the team onsite in San Francisco. This role centers on building and improving technology that advances artificial intelligence. Role overview As a Software Engineer, you will work closely with others to develop and support projects that drive the company’s AI initiatives forward. The work involves collaborating with colleagues and contributing technical solutions in a team setting. What you will do Develop software for AI-driven projects Collaborate with team members in the San Francisco office Contribute ideas and technical expertise to ongoing initiatives Requirements Interest in technology and artificial intelligence Ability to work onsite in San Francisco Strong motivation to learn and contribute to team projects

Join Our Mission at Hayden AIAt Hayden AI, we strive to leverage cutting-edge computer vision technology to revolutionize how transit systems and government agencies tackle real-world challenges.Our innovative mobile perception system is designed to enhance transit efficiency, improve street safety, and foster a sustainable future through various applications, including bus lane enforcement and transportation optimization technologies.Your RoleAs a pivotal member of the Hayden Software Engineering team, you will help develop our next-generation Automated Bus Lane Enforcement product. You will be engaged in creating, integrating, and deploying edge-based perception models.This position is centered around C++ software engineering. You will be responsible for delivering high-quality, modern C++ (C++17/20) code that operates on embedded Linux edge devices, primarily utilizing the NVIDIA Embedded Platform.Your work will involve building and optimizing real-time CV/ML pipelines on-device, incorporating CUDA/TensorRT and efficient camera/video input/output.You will collaborate closely with Product Management to translate customer requirements into effective software solutions.Being part of a startup, you will thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic environment with evolving challenges.As we expand, your contributions will help establish a robust foundation through well-designed and thoroughly tested code that can be shared across the organization.

About the RoleAs a Perception Intern at mach9, you will play a vital role in a variety of projects that are essential for the development and refinement of our flagship products. This internship offers you the chance to delve into advanced 2D image and 3D point cloud modeling for object and panoptic detection, with a focus on urban and roadway features such as traffic signals, utility poles, curbs, and painted road markings.Example Projects You May Work On:Develop a prototype aimed at detecting painted lines and curbs on roadways, which could evolve into one of our key products.Adapt our perception models and algorithms for real-time detection, balancing accuracy and speed to operate on cutting-edge edge mapping hardware.Contribute to the development and optimization of machine learning models to improve their performance and precision.Candidate Profile:Strong foundational programming skills in Python, especially in algorithmic problem-solving and clean code practices.Proficient in implementing and iterating heuristic or geometry-based algorithms swiftly.Hands-on experience with machine learning frameworks such as PyTorch or Jax, along with familiarity in computer vision tasks.A genuine passion for applying machine learning to address real-world challenges, particularly in geospatial data analysis.Exceptional problem-solving skills and a team-oriented mindset, with the ability to tackle complex tasks independently.Currently enrolled in a degree program related to Machine Learning, Computer Science, or a similar field, with a solid grasp of machine learning principles and techniques.

Netic stands at the forefront of artificial intelligence innovations, empowering essential services that serve as the backbone of the American economy.With an impressive $43 million in funding from renowned investors such as Founders Fund, Greylock, Hanabi, and Dylan Field, who spearheaded our Series B, we've enabled our clients to secure numerous jobs across various service industries in North America. Today, there are businesses that operate solely on an AI-first approach using Netic.Join our dynamic team comprised of relentless builders from top companies like Scale, Databricks, HRT, Meta, along with graduates from prestigious institutions like MIT, Stanford, and Harvard, as we integrate frontier AI into the physical economy, tackling complex challenges with immediate and tangible impacts.At Netic, we create features that empower businesses through AI. As an intern, you will receive dedicated mentorship guiding you through the entire process of supporting customers, launching features, and iterating swiftly.This internship spans 12 weeks and is set to commence in the Summer of 2026 or earlier.

Sieve is an AI research lab based in San Francisco, focused on large-scale video data. The team builds and maintains infrastructure capable of handling exabyte-scale video, while developing advanced methods for video understanding. Sieve also curates extensive and diverse datasets to support new approaches in video modeling. With video now accounting for a significant portion of internet traffic, the company aims to remove barriers to high-quality training data for fields like creativity, communication, gaming, AR/VR, and robotics. The company recently completed its Series A and is backed by investors including Matrix Partners, Swift Ventures, Y Combinator, and AI Grant. Sieve has worked with leading AI labs and continues to grow, generating $XXM last quarter with a small team of 15. Role overview The Software Engineering Intern at Sieve works across the stack to help build and scale data pipelines that deliver video datasets to clients. This role involves taking full ownership of projects, from sourcing and curating video data to developing machine learning filters, improving system efficiency, and building internal dashboards for quality assurance and delivery. The work directly impacts the timely delivery of high-quality data to customers. What you will do Build and scale data pipelines for delivering video datasets Source and curate video data for a range of applications Develop and refine machine learning filters to enhance data quality Improve system efficiency and reliability Create internal dashboards for quality assurance and delivery tracking Who thrives here This internship is well suited to those who enjoy solving complex technical problems, want to collaborate directly with customers at the forefront of Video AI, and seek meaningful challenges in a high-performance setting.

Responsibilities:Develop Our Product. Take ownership of software features that enhance our AI platform, empowering private market investors to analyze deals swiftly and accurately. This role requires you to actively engage in coding and delivering essential platform components from the ground up.Ensure Quality and Excellence. Establish and maintain coding standards, architectural guidelines, and review procedures; mentor fellow engineers. Co-cultivate a culture centered on practical, reliable, and test-driven development that swiftly meets business requirements.Scale for Growth. Assist in monitoring and scaling the architecture of our platform and its infrastructure.Collaborate Across Functions. Engage closely with product, security, and go-to-market teams to translate our strategic roadmap into actionable features and deliverables.

About Simple AIAt Simple AI, we are pioneering cutting-edge voice AI solutions tailored for enterprises. Our lifelike voice agents empower renowned companies such as DoorDash, xAI, and Omaha Steaks in managing diverse phone operations ranging from customer support to order intake and lead qualification. As we experience rapid revenue growth, we seek a couple of founding software engineers to help us meet current customer demands while developing innovative systems for the future. Our team is passionate about harnessing AI to transform the world, and we operate from our San Francisco office five days a week.Simple AI is proudly supported by top-tier investors and industry leaders, including Y Combinator, Massive Tech Ventures, and prominent figures like Michael Seibel (co-founder of Twitch), Jared Friedman (Scribd), Alexandr Wang (Scale AI), Matt Van Horn (June Oven and Lyft), Suhail Doshi (Mixpanel), JJ Fliegelman (WayUp), and Scott Wu (Cognition).Meet the FoundersThe founders, Catheryn Li and Zach Kamran, previously led software teams at Y Combinator, where they launched numerous products for YC founders, including the co-founder matching site. Cat brings experience from Instagram and Facebook and holds degrees in mathematics and computer science from MIT. Zach studied computer science and statistics at the University of Chicago and led software initiatives at PEAK6.What We ProvideCompetitive salary with significant equity opportunitiesEmployee-friendly equity termsOffice located in San FranciscoComprehensive health, dental, and vision insuranceComplimentary lunch and dinner at the officeFree Uber rides home after 8:30 PMRegular team events and offsite activitiesYour Qualifications4+ years of relevant software engineering experience.Exceptional problem-solving skills and a passion for tackling technical challenges.A customer-centric mindset coupled with strong communication skills and a keen interest in product design and prioritization.Self-motivated with the ability to work independently.A genuine enthusiasm for continual learning and keeping abreast of the latest advancements in AI.

This position offers flexibility for both Remote (US) and in-person roles based in San Francisco, CA.About OliveAt Olive, we’re revolutionizing how companies develop internal tools by enabling them to articulate their needs using natural language.From dynamic sales dashboards to comprehensive trust & safety workflows, internal tools serve as the operational backbone for today’s enterprises. However, creating these tools has traditionally been a slow and tedious process that drains engineering resources.Olive changes the game by transforming simple prompts into fully functional, full-stack internal tools connected to organizational data in mere minutes. Our innovative platform harnesses the power of large language models (LLMs) and advanced code generation techniques to deliver production-ready tools that provide unprecedented insights and operational efficiency.With a successful $2.1M seed funding round from top-tier investors and angel backers, we are on an exciting trajectory to scale our talented team.This role presents an exceptional opportunity to contribute to a challenging yet impactful project, characterized by speed and a strong focus on delivering results. If this sounds exciting to you, we encourage you to apply.The RoleWe are seeking a highly motivated Software Engineering Intern to join our team for the upcoming summer (or fall/spring semester). You will collaborate closely with our founders, engage across the tech stack, and explore the boundaries of robust full-stack software development leveraging AI. This is a paid internship.In this role, you will play a critical part in building on our LLMs and agentic workflows to facilitate code generation, deployment, and tool utilization for enterprise applications. By the end of the internship, you will have developed significant features and functionality that will make a tangible difference.Our team is vibrant, hardworking, and supportive, always prioritizing the customer experience to craft delightful product interactions.

Join our dynamic core engineering team at AfterQuery, where you'll play a pivotal role in developing cutting-edge data infrastructure that will influence the advancement of frontier AI models. This position offers substantial responsibility, allowing you to oversee entire projects from inception to completion—providing immediate visibility of your contributions.Company OverviewAfterQuery is an innovative research lab at the forefront of artificial intelligence, exploring its limits and potential through unique datasets and experiments. Our primary clientele consists of foundation model labs, making us a vital partner for leading AI research labs worldwide.Headquartered in San Francisco, CA, we have garnered support from top-tier investors including Y Combinator, BoxGroup, and former partners from Lightspeed and Index Ventures, as well as prominent figures from Google DeepMind and Meta GenAI.Our founding team is composed of experts from prestigious organizations such as Jane Street, Meta, Citadel Securities, Google, Goldman Sachs, Morgan Stanley, Silver Lake, and leading AI research institutions like Berkeley AI Research (BAIR) and Stanford AI Laboratory (SAIL).Why You Should ApplySignificant Growth Potential: As one of the fastest-growing YC companies, we are poised to set records in our sector.Founding Role: Take charge of our data infrastructure from day one and leave your mark.Exceptional Team: Collaborate with a founding team that boasts experience from top firms like Citadel Securities, Meta, and Google.Key ResponsibilitiesDesign and implement complex data capturing workflows across web (Next.js) and desktop (Python) environments.Architect and enhance data pipelines to handle high throughput and heavy loads efficiently.Work closely with the founding team to shape product strategy and rapidly deploy features.Establish engineering best practices and prepare for future team expansion.Essential QualificationsMust be able to take a gap semester and work on-site in San Francisco.Proficient in JavaScript (Next.js) and Python, with a proven track record of developing full-stack web applications.Experience with serverless architecture and cloud services (GCP/AWS) for intensive data processing.Familiarity with caching (Redis), indexing (Elasticsearch), and message queues (Kafka) is a plus.

Join Our Innovative Team at Simple AIAt Simple AI, we are transforming enterprise communications through cutting-edge voice AI agents. Our highly realistic agents empower leading companies such as DoorDash, xAI, and Omaha Steaks to efficiently manage a variety of phone operations, including customer support, order processing, and lead qualification.As we experience exponential growth and a surge in customer demand, we are seeking a few founding software engineers to help us navigate this exciting journey and develop systems for the future. Our passionate team operates from our vibrant San Francisco office five days a week, driven by a shared vision of leveraging AI to make a significant impact in the world.We are proud to be backed by esteemed investors and operators, including Y Combinator, Massive Tech Ventures, and industry leaders such as Michael Seibel (Twitch), Jared Friedman (Scribd), and more.

fractional-ai is looking for a Senior or Staff Software Engineer to join the San Francisco office. This position centers on building advanced AI solutions with a team that values both technical depth and collaboration. Role overview This role focuses on designing and developing AI-driven systems. The work involves solving technical challenges and contributing to projects that push the boundaries of what AI can achieve. Collaboration with other engineers and stakeholders is a key part of daily responsibilities. Who will thrive Experienced engineers with a strong background in software development Those who enjoy working on complex technical problems Individuals who value teamwork and open communication Location This position is based in the San Francisco office.

About UsAt Hayden AI, we are dedicated to leveraging the power of computer vision to revolutionize the way transit systems and government agencies tackle real-world challenges.Our cutting-edge mobile perception systems enhance bus lane and bus stop enforcement, optimize transportation technologies, and empower our clients to improve transit efficiency, promote street safety, and work towards a sustainable future.About the Engineering Operations TeamThe Engineering Operations Team is pivotal in driving quality, tooling, and deployment throughout our systems and development lifecycle. Our focus includes test automation, building internal tools to facilitate triage and debugging workflows, and supporting project execution.About the RoleAs a Software Engineering Intern at Hayden AI, you will be instrumental in ensuring the quality and reliability of our automated enforcement technologies used by cities and transit agencies globally. Your contributions will include developing test automation, creating internal tools for debugging workflows, and aiding in project coordination across the engineering team.You will collaborate closely with QA Engineers, Technical Program Managers, and Project Engineers, reporting directly to the Engineering Operations Team. We seek detail-oriented individuals who thrive on solving operational challenges, with foundational skills in software development, scripting, or testing. A curious mind and a practical approach to building solutions are essential.This position is based in San Francisco and follows a hybrid work model, requiring at least three days in the office each week.

Join a pioneering team of former Google engineers who have developed ground-breaking defensive technologies, such as Safe Browsing and reCAPTCHA. We are on a mission to confront an urgent challenge: combating the rising tide of adversarial AI attacks that threaten organizations globally.Operating in stealth mode, we are targeting a lucrative $5B+ market that is primed for innovation. Conventional detection methodologies are proving inadequate against the speed and sophistication of AI-driven assaults. Current adversaries are leveraging AI to engineer tailored, high-evasion attacks, leaving traditional systems vulnerable.Your Role:You will design a network of AI agents that are rapid, cost-effective, and precise, collaborating to identify and neutralize emerging threats. Your work will dive deep into real-time threat data, continuously evolving your agents in a fast-paced environment. These agents will function under an orchestration layer that fosters quick adaptation and learning.The Excitement of the ChallengeRapidly Evolving Models: The landscape changes daily; solutions that worked yesterday may be outdated today.Intelligent Adversaries: We are engaged in a real-time arms race against cunning, AI-enhanced attackers crafting sophisticated payloads.No Existing Playbook: We are forging new detection paradigms as swiftly as threats evolve. This high-stakes work places you in the heart of the action from day one.If you thrive on solving challenging problems with rapid feedback, this is your opportunity.Why We Are Positioned to SucceedExpansive Market: The market is vast at $5B and expanding quickly, while established players struggle to adapt.Proven Track Record: Our team has previously developed the foundational technology for Safe Browsing (serving over 5B users) and reCAPTCHA (protecting more than 5M websites) during our time at Google.Experienced Team: This is our third endeavor in creating a category-defining security enterprise, and we know how to scale our technology and our organization effectively.Deeply Integrated AI and Security: We embed AI from the outset rather than layering it on top.Top Talent: We hire only the highest achievers; many on our team were in the top 1% of engineers at Google. If you excelled in your previous role, you will fit right in.Agility: We prioritize speed and efficiency in everything we do.