Senior Software Engineer, Autonomy - Perception, Deep Learning at Cyngyn

Mountain View, California, United States

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Not SpecifiedCompensation
Senior (5 to 8 years)Experience Level
Full TimeJob Type
UnknownVisa
Autonomous Vehicles, Robotics, Warehouse AutomationIndustries

Requirements

  • MS/PhD in computer science, computer engineering, robotics, or similar technical field of study
  • 4+ years of experience writing Python software in a production environment - unit testing, code review, algorithm performance trade-offs, etc
  • Strong theoretical foundation in deep learning techniques for computer vision, with working knowledge of linear algebra, probability, and optimization
  • Hands-on experience developing and deploying deep learning models for real-world perception tasks (e.g., detection, segmentation, multi-object tracking)
  • Proficiency with libraries such as Pytorch, TensorFlow, Numpy, SciPy, OpenCV (Python), etc
  • Experience building and integrating tools and infrastructure to optimize model development lifecycle, including but not limited to model versioning, model evaluation, model deployment, etc
  • Excellent written & verbal communication skills
  • Bonus Qualifications
  • Proficiency in C++ for robotics or real-time applications
  • Hands-on experience with model acceleration or compression (TensorRT preferred)
  • Experience utilizing foundation models (e.g., SAM, CLIP) to expedite training and development cycles
  • Strong classical computer vision skills (e.g., image processing, feature extraction, geometry-based methods) to complement deep learning approaches
  • Experience with leveraging IsaacSim synthetic data to augment real-world datasets and accelerate model development

Responsibilities

  • Design, implement, and optimize deep learning models for object detection, segmentation, and tracking using camera and lidar data
  • Build and maintain data pipelines, training infrastructure, and inference frameworks to support reproducible and scalable model development
  • Develop tools and metrics for evaluating model performance and ensuring robustness across diverse warehouse environments
  • Work with third-party annotation vendors to generate high-quality labeled datasets for training and validation

Skills

Deep Learning
Object Detection
Segmentation
Object Tracking
LiDAR
Camera Data
Multi-Modal Models
Model Acceleration
Model Training
Model Deployment

Cyngyn

Autonomous vehicle technology for industrial fleets

About Cyngyn

Cyngn focuses on industrial autonomous vehicle technology, offering the Enterprise Autonomy Suite (EAS) that combines self-driving software, hardware, and analytics for industrial fleets. Their technology transforms traditional vehicles into fully autonomous units, enhancing efficiency in manufacturing and warehouse settings. Unlike competitors, Cyngn uses a Robotics as a Service (RaaS) model, allowing clients to access their technology through a subscription, which reduces upfront costs. The company's goal is to lead in industrial automation by providing scalable and efficient solutions that improve operational performance.

Palo Alto, CaliforniaHeadquarters
2013Year Founded
$134.7MTotal Funding
IPOCompany Stage
Robotics & Automation, Industrial & ManufacturingIndustries
51-200Employees

Benefits

Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Life Insurance
Disability Insurance
401(k) Retirement Plan
Commuter Benefits
Unlimited Paid Time Off
Stock Options
Sabbatical Leave
Paid Parental Leave
Meal Benefits

Risks

Competition from established players like Waymo and Tesla in industrial applications.
Potential supply chain issues with reliance on NVIDIA hardware and software.
Economic downturns could impact the adoption of Cyngn's RaaS model.

Differentiation

Cyngn's Enterprise Autonomy Suite is vehicle agnostic, supporting diverse industrial fleets.
The company offers a Robotics as a Service model, reducing upfront costs for clients.
Cyngn's proprietary computer vision technology enhances autonomous vehicle capabilities.

Upsides

Growing demand for autonomous vehicles due to labor shortages in industrial sectors.
Partnerships with major dealers like Alta Equipment Group expand market reach.
Recent patent for adaptive decision making strengthens Cyngn's technological edge.

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