Senior Software Engineer, Pilots
Company: Hayden AI
Location: San Francisco
Posted on: April 1, 2026
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Job Description:
About Us At Hayden AI, we are on a mission to harness the power
of computer vision to transform the way transit systems and other
government agencies address real-world challenges. From bus lane
and bus stop enforcement to transportation optimization
technologies and beyond, our innovative mobile perception system
empowers our clients to accelerate transit, enhance street safety,
and drive toward a sustainable future. Job Summary As a Senior
Software Engineer on the Pilots team within the Perception
organization, you will be responsible for developing prototypes for
forthcoming pilots, aligning with Hayden’s mission and long-term
roadmap for business expansion. This team investigates novel use
cases, vehicles, and deployment environments, expeditiously
translating preliminary concepts into functional prototypes. You
will construct comprehensive end-to-end perception and robotics
systems designed to operate on real-world hardware and capable of
scaling into Hayden’s core product platform. This is a C++ software
engineering generalist position emphasizing robotics and systems
expertise. You will function with a substantial degree of
ownership, navigating complexity to meticulously design, implement,
and fortify solutions that judiciously balance rapid
experimentation with sustained maintainability. Key
Responsibilities: Deliver robust, thoroughly tested, and
maintainable C++ code tailored for edge and robotics platforms.
Design, implement, and take ownership of prototype perception
systems with the potential to transition into production-grade
solutions. Construct and iteratively refine real-time perception
pipelines, encompassing detection, tracking, and sensor fusion
methodologies. Adapt, refine, and integrate Machine Learning (ML)
and Computer Vision (CV) models, including leveraging open-source
solutions, for novel, Hayden-specific applications. Drive technical
decision-making in ambiguous problem spaces, effectively balancing
the speed required for prototyping with the requirements for
production readiness. Collaborate closely with the Product team and
cross-functional Engineering departments. Contribute to shared
infrastructure, tooling, and architectural patterns as pilot
initiatives mature into foundational products. Required
Qualifications: Master's degree in Computer Science, Electrical
Engineering, Robotics, or a closely related discipline. A PhD is
considered advantageous. 5-8 years of relevant experience in
building and deploying perception systems; experience in automotive
or robotics domains is a plus. Substantial background in a minimum
of one of the following domains: robotics, state estimation,
computer vision, or applied machine learning. Senior-level
industrial experience in the delivery of intricate,
production-grade software systems. Demonstrated proficiency in
modern C++, coupled with experience in real-time systems.
Experience in the construction and ownership of end-to-end systems,
rather than merely isolated components. Capability to operate
effectively in ambiguous and rapidly evolving environments. Proven
capacity to collaborate constructively within a developing
engineering organization.
Keywords: Hayden AI, Daly City , Senior Software Engineer, Pilots, Engineering , San Francisco, California
