Software Engineer, Sensors

About the job

At Pairwise, we are a team of engineers, operators, and builders focused on enabling the next generation of technical talent to do their best work. We partner with leading technology companies to deliver high-performance engineering solutions across embedded systems, networking, semiconductors, and software. Our teams have contributed to some of the most advanced products in consumer, infrastructure, and communications technologies.

This full-time role offers the chance to work on-site with a global leader in the technology industry, contributing to impactful, technically challenging projects in a high-caliber and fast-moving environment.

Overview

Join our cutting-edge team as a visionary engineer who will drive the evolution of sensor systems for AR/VR applications. You will play a pivotal role in designing innovative frameworks and software components to enhance sensor fusion and machine learning algorithms. Collaborate with industry-leading experts to architect and prototype next-generation sensor technologies, exploring alternative sensing modalities and state-of-the-art algorithms.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop frameworks and core software components to implement, optimize, visualize, and debug sensor fusion and machine learning algorithms.


• Architect, design, and prototype critical sensor technologies that combine multiple sensing modalities, balancing system-level constraints on compute, performance, and power.


• Collaborate with other engineers and researchers to develop new concepts and technologies for sensor systems in AR/VR, including novel sensing algorithms.


• Prototype and evaluate new sensing modalities that advance state-of-the-art AR/VR systems.


• Optimize software systems and machine learning models for deployment on edge devices.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or a relevant technical field, or equivalent practical experience.


• 5+ years of experience in coding with C++ and Python for designing and developing sensor systems.


• Demonstrated experience with modern machine learning frameworks, such as PyTorch or TensorFlow.


• Proficiency in modern machine learning algorithms, including CNNs, RNNs, transformers, clustering, and dimensionality reduction.


• Experience with digital signal processing techniques including digital filtering, Fourier transform, correlation, and modulation.


• Proven experience in designing software systems and machine learning models for edge devices.

Preferred Qualifications

• MS in Computer Science, Machine Learning, Robotics, or a related technical field.


• Familiarity with SLAM, VIO, and 3D image reconstruction techniques.


• Experience with radar/sonar imaging and familiarity with inertial sensors, pressure sensors, magnetometers, or similar technologies.


• Knowledge of emerging AR and VR technologies.


• Demonstrated ability in cross-group and cross-culture collaboration.


• High levels of creativity and quick problem-solving skills.

Benefits

Pairwise offers competitive compensation and access to a range of benefits for employees, including premium PPO and HMO medical insurance coverage, dental, vision, FSA, life insurance, short/long-term disability insurance, a company-matched 401k plan, and a generous PTO policy.

We are proud to work with engineers and professionals who want to make an impact through their craft. If you're looking to be part of a team that values technical excellence, autonomy, and practical problem solving - we'd love to hear from you!

Pairwise is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to building a diverse team and fostering an inclusive workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other legally protected status.