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Systems Engineer, Perception - Autonomy Trucking

Applied Intuition
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Hybrid (Sunnyvale, CA)$118k - $250kfull-timePosted 10mo ago

About the role

Perception Systems Engineer with automotive background in ADAS and/or autonomous driving to define and manage perception subsystem requirements, evaluate safety and performance at scale, and shape the technical direction of autonomous trucking projects.

Responsibilities

  • Design, monitor and manage full subsystem-level requirements for full perception requirements and evaluate the subsystem to ensure that it meets intended requirements
  • Support tools development to derive perception requirements from stakeholder needs and safety case to meet program level standards
  • Work with the team to develop and manage scalable V&V pipeline for perception to evaluate performance and support release
  • Coordinate with perception SW team to align on requirements
  • Work with HW teams on designing the perception sensor set and hardware
  • Provide clear goals for all areas of a project and manage tasks to oversee their timely execution

Qualifications

  • 3+ years of experience in a system engineering role responsible for owning system requirements, testing systems for verification, and designing system requirements in the automotive industry
  • Experience in working on perception systems
  • Expertise in different sensor modalities used for autonomous driving
  • Coding expertise developing scripts for overall perception requirements framework and evaluation (python preferred, C++ nice to have)
  • MS/BS degree in Computer Science, Mechanical, Systems Engineering or equivalent
  • Expertise in mechanical, electrical, and software engineering
  • Experience with ADAS, autonomous systems, and robotics (L2++ systems)

Skills

Required:System requirements engineeringPerception systemsSensor modalities (autonomous driving)Python
Nice to have:C++

Benefits

  • comprehensive health, dental, vision, life and disability insurance coverage
  • 401k retirement benefits with employer match
  • learning and wellness stipends
  • paid time off
Last updated May 26, 2026. Interested? Apply on the company site.

About Applied Intuition

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Applied Intuition is the vehicle intelligence company with the tools, Vehicle OS, and autonomy stacks for creating safe, AI-powered vehicle experiences.

AIAutonomy stacksSelf-Driving SystemSimulationTesting & ValidationVehicle IntelligenceVehicle OSai-infrastructure-and-development
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