Perception Software Engineer

embotech AG

Publication date:
07 March 2025
Workload:
100%
Contract type:
Permanent position
Place of work:Zürich

Job summary

Join Embotech, a Zürich-based software scale-up revolutionizing autonomous driving.

Tasks

Design and optimize perception systems for autonomous vehicles.
Develop and test software for safe navigation in private grounds.
Collaborate with engineers to enhance full-stack driving solutions.

Skills

MSc or BSc in robotics, engineering, or computer science required.
Experience with LiDAR, camera, and localization algorithms essential.
Proficiency in C++, Python, and tools like ROS and Docker preferred.

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Perception Software Engineer Zürich Embotech is an award-winning software scale-up developing cutting edge autonomous driving technology and solutions for autonomous vehicles, with a focus on private ground applications such as trucks at port terminals and passenger cars in factories. We are delivering safe autonomous transportation by leveraging the real-time optimization technology that we have been developing since 2012. We are looking for an autonomous driving perception engineer who is passionate about getting real vehicles to drive safely autonomously. You will join the Perception team to play an important role in developing full-stack autonomous driving systems for private grounds, using elements from Embotech's core autonomous driving tech and elements from external suppliers. Your role will involve designing, developing and testing perception and localization software and systems for safe autonomous vehicles for driving in the domain of automated logistics (i.e. automated trucks) and vehicle factories (automated passenger cars).

Responsibilities
Requirements

Design, develop and optimize perception

MSc or BSc in robotics, mechanical or algorithms for autonomous driving on private electrical engineering, CS or similar field. grounds.

- Demonstrated experience with LiDAR and

Test the perception stack in simulation and camera. Sound knowledge of perception and real-life test setups i.e. our own test vehicles. localization algorithms.

Document code, designs and test results

Ability to write production-level code in C++ concisely.

- Experience with one or more of the following

Cooperate with systems engineers, software is a plus: engineers and controls engineers to deliver a

ROS, OpenCV, PCL, Docker, CI/CD. well-integrated full autonomous driving stack.

- Nvidia HW/SW ecosystem

Perform reviews of requirements, test

Autonomous vehicle safety standards. specifications and code.

- Other autonomous driving topics like

Stay current with latest advancements in the motion planning, mapping etc. field to continuously improve and adapt

Python, Rust perception systems

Passionate about autonomous driving, self- - Travel to customers or own testing areas as driven, team player and a hands-on mentality. required.

- Fluency in spoken and written English. Preferred starting date for this position: ASAP We offer an exciting job in a company in a key growth phase with attractive conditions and flexible hours. Embotech develops innovative products in a modern and dynamic environment, and you can expect an international atmosphere, with highly skilled colleagues with a passion for safety, excellence and efficiency. We are looking for highly motivated people to help us solve the most complex challenges of today and take our company to the next level. Contact: embotech AG
Giessereistrasse 18
CH-8005, Zürich, Switzerland
+41 44 552 26 22 E-Mail schreiben

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