Who are we?

Founded in 2016, Seyond has core R&D teams in Silicon Valley, USA and Suzhou & Shanghai, China. Seyond's long range image-grade LiDAR is a market leader in the autonomous driving industry. Products are also widely used in the field of smart transportation (city and highway), rail transit and unmanned mining.

Seyond LiDAR is designed for autonomous driving and able to pass the automotive grade. Currently, it has been chosen as the standard configuration for NIO ET7 sedan. Leveraging the advanced technologies and controllable costs, Seyond is cooperating with numerous leading companies in the fields of smart transportation, rail transit and unmanned mining.

Job Summary

We are looking for a Sr. System Engineer who will work hand in hand with all the engineering teams and field applications team to improve our LiDAR systems. 

How will you make an impact? 

  • Become an expert on our LiDAR products, optimizing their performance for diverse and specific use cases. 
  • Design and execute experiments, as well as collect data to validate the performance and capabilities of LiDAR products under various environmental conditions. 
  • Conduct product demonstrations and lead training workshops to effectively communicate the advantages of our LiDAR technology to customers. 
  • Collaborate with internal engineering teams to drive continuous performance improvements, address technical inquiries, and resolve issues efficiently. 
  • Create and maintain comprehensive technical documentation for both internal teams and customers to facilitate understanding and usage of our LiDAR systems. 
  • Provide timely customer support and troubleshoot LiDAR integration issues encountered in the field. 
  • Gather and analyze customer feedback to help shape product development, feature enhancements, and strategic decisions. 

What qualifications and skills will make you succeed in this role? 

  • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Physics, or a related discipline, with at least 5 years of experience working with LiDAR or other sensors; OR Master’s degree with at least 3 years of experience; OR PhD degree. 
  • Proficient coding skills in Python or MATLAB for simulation automation and data analysis. 
  • 5 years' experience in Linux and Windows operating systems. Familiarity with Robot Operating System (ROS) is a plus. 
  • Knowledge of complex optical systems, lasers, photodetectors, and associated components is a plus. 
  • Strong problem-solving skills, with the ability to troubleshoot and resolve complex technical challenges independently. 
  • Solid grounding in algorithms and simulations. Experience in data processing, signal processing, and image processing is highly preferred. 
  • Ability to manage multiple fast-paced projects simultaneously and effectively. 
  • Quick learner with excellent communication skills, both verbal and written. 
  • Ability and willingness to travel as needed (up to 20%). 

What core values will you add at Seyond?

  • Emerging: We embrace the challenges with the opportunities as we shape our future together.
  • Dynamic: It is the combination of each member’s energy, innovative spirit, open-mindedness, creativity, and unique experience that give us our dynamic edge. 
  • Genuine: We keep it real – be it with our customers, our partners, or each other. We are dedicated to being honest and collaborative in all that we do. ​
  • Excellence: We continuously strive for higher performance, higher quality, higher precision, and higher safety. ​

Where is this role located?

This role is located in Sunnyvale, CA. Candidate must live in/near Sunnyvale, CA.

What are the benefits and perks of working at Seyond?

You will be supported with a competitive and comprehensive benefits package. Below are some highlights:

  • A variety of health insurance plans
  • 401(k) retirement plan
  • Paid time off
  • Paid parental leave
  • Wellness reimbursement
  • Financial contributions to your ongoing development (conference participation, training etc.)

What is the Pay Range?

$130,000-$180,000

The above pay scale reflects the broad, minimum to maximum, annual base salary for this job code for the location for which it has been posted. Even more importantly, please note that salary is only one component of total compensation at Seyond. You may also be eligible for the sales incentive plan and equity. In addition, our highly competitive benefits package is designed to support your success.

 

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