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Autonomy Zip Perception SWE in USA

  • Zipline
  • Full time
  • Email
  • South San Francisco, CA

Responsibilities

  • Design and deploy perception algorithms for detecting, localizing, and tracking aircraft and tall obstacles.
  • Combine deep learning with geometric computer vision to provide robust 3D situational awareness.
  • Develop scalable model-training pipelines and rigorous real-world evaluation frameworks.
  • Collaborate with systems, flight-test, and validation teams to create end-to-end test plans for safety-critical operations.
  • Build debugging, visualization, and field-data analysis tools for triage and root-cause analysis.
  • Improve ML models and classical tracking algorithms through simulation and operational feedback.
  • Contribute to the architecture and long-term vision of the detect-and-avoid perception system.

Requirements

  • 8+ years of professional experience developing and deploying perception systems for autonomous robots, aircraft, or vehicles.
  • Expertise in deep-learning models for object detection and tracking, demonstrated through real-world deployments.
  • Deep knowledge of geometric computer vision, including stereo vision, depth-from-motion, structure-from-motion, and visual odometry.
  • A proven record of resolving performance bottlenecks and operational edge cases.
  • Hands-on experience supporting commercially operated autonomous systems and improving reliability in live environments.
  • Strong communication and teamwork skills in dynamic, cross-disciplinary, safety-critical engineering environments.

Benefits

  • Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
  • Paid time off.
  • Potential equity compensation, overtime pay, and discretionary annual or performance bonuses.
  • The starting cash range is $180,000-$265,000, with final pay dependent on experience, qualifications, skills, location, and projected impact.

Salary: $180k - $265k/yr

Zipline

Zipline is redefining logistics with its instant delivery system that addresses urgent access challenges for a diverse range of customers, including governments and businesses. By leveraging advanced technology like robotics and autonomy, Zipline ensures equitable access to essential goods, wheth...

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