Talnflo

Senior Systems Engineer, Customer Programs

Pleasanton, CA Hybrid Full-time $140k–$180k/yr Bachelor's Degree

We are looking for a Senior Systems Engineer to serve as the technical lead and primary point of contact for our customers. In this role you will define, evaluate, and optimize lidar system performance across algorithm design and production readiness, while leading customer engagements, deployments, and product demonstrations.

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Responsibilities

Serve as the technical lead and main point of contact for automotive and industrial customers across pre-sales and post-sales, leading deployments and proof-of-concept projects
Execute product demonstrations and deliver technical presentations to both technical and non-technical audiences
Perform hands-on troubleshooting end to end, from hardware signals through software output, triage and resolve field issues including returns and failure investigation, and report defects with clear, actionable problem statements
Gather requirements directly from customers and translate system-level objectives into measurable requirements, ensuring compliance across development phases
Perform in-depth analysis of lidar point cloud and raw sensor data to evaluate system capabilities and limitations
Characterize system behavior under diverse operating conditions, including weather, optical disturbances, and production variability, both in the lab and at customer sites
Design and execute data collection campaigns, and analyze large sensor datasets to extract insights that guide system improvements
Carry field feedback and performance gaps back into the engineering roadmap
Develop, test, and implement algorithms for point cloud processing, calibration, and system performance monitoring
Establish key performance indicators and design validation methods

Requirements

Bachelor's or Master's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, Mechatronics, or a related field
5+ years of experience in software, algorithms, and system performance engineering, preferably in lidar or related sensor technologies
Strong background in signal and image processing, embedded systems, and simulation environments
Proficiency in C++ and Python for algorithm development, performance testing, data analysis, and the ability to read, debug, and modify production code
Hands-on experience with lidar raw data and point cloud analysis, including inspection, validation, and common failure modes
Proven experience with sensor calibration, production integration, and automation tools
Demonstrated ability to define and evaluate system requirements, KPIs, and validation methods
Experience troubleshooting sensor systems end to end, from hardware signals through software output, including field deployment and debugging
Customer-facing experience: leading engagements with external partners and customers, and presenting to technical and non-technical audiences
Structured problem solving, including root cause investigation and identification of system-level performance gaps, with clear technical documentation and reports
Comfortable working in Linux environments, including shell, networking basics, and log analysis
Global travel as required, in the range of 20 to 30 percent
Valid California driver's license to operate company vehicles
Ability to lift or carry items up to 50 lbs

Nice to Haves

Familiarity with automotive industry standards such as ASPICE, MISRA, AUTOSAR, V-Model, SAFe
Experience with sensor fusion, time synchronization, and perception applications
Experience in automotive or industrial markets
Familiarity with ROS or ROS2
Experience with automated test scripts and CI pipelines
Experience with IT, networks, and embedded platforms

Required Skills

C++
Python
Lidar
Point Cloud
Signal Processing
Image Processing
Embedded Systems
Linux
Sensor Calibration
Algorithm Development

Posted 10 days ago

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