Perception Engineer

About the Role

This position is with a deep‑tech startup based in Japan that focuses on safe intelligent vehicle technology. The organization has pioneered an open‑source software platform for autonomous driving and applies it to last‑mile driverless mobility and logistics, collaborating with global partners to deliver commercial‑ready autonomous vehicle solutions.

Job Responsibilities

Design, develop, and maintain perception algorithms (e.g., LiDAR, radar, camera fusion) for autonomous driving platforms.
Integrate perception modules into an autonomous driving framework and ensure real‑time performance on embedded hardware.
Collaborate closely with software engineers, sensor specialists, and control teams to deliver end‑to‑end autonomous solutions.
Conduct extensive testing and validation using simulation tools and real‑world datasets to guarantee robustness across diverse driving scenarios.
Continuously research state‑of‑the‑art perception techniques and contribute to open‑source releases.
Document design decisions, create technical specifications, and provide mentorship to junior team members.

Essential Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree or higher in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Robotics, or a related field.
Strong programming skills in C++ and Python.
Solid understanding of perception pipelines, sensor modalities (LiDAR, radar, camera), and 3D point‑cloud processing.
Experience with ROS/ROS2 and open‑source autonomous driving ecosystems.
Proficiency in machine learning frameworks (e.g., TensorFlow, PyTorch) for perception model development.
Ability to work effectively in a fast‑paced, multicultural, and collaborative environment.
Fluent English communication skills (both written and verbal). Japanese language ability is a plus.

Desired Experience

2+ years of professional experience developing perception systems for autonomous vehicles or robotics.
Hands‑on experience with sensor calibration, data annotation, and dataset management.
Track record of publishing research or contributing to open‑source perception projects.
Familiarity with real‑time embedded development and GPU acceleration.
Experience working in a startup or research‑intensive environment.