Cepton(Nasdaq: CPTN), a leading intelligent lidar solution provider, is looking for a strong Embedded Software Engineer with specific interests in either low-level bare metal embedded systems or computer vision and 3D perception algorithms. With a 3D point cloud generated by a lidar, some difficult problems become easy, and some impossible tasks are now feasible. These areas are often unexplored and lack established best practices. At the same time, solutions in these areas are usually immediately effective in solving pressing real-world problems. Join us to explore this exciting new space opened up by the advent of high-density lidars.

Here at Cepton, we value one's ability to learn more than the knowledge one has acquired in the past. We like people who strive to solve a problem in new and creative ways instead of seeking conventional wisdom, we enjoy solving hard problems together. As we are at the cutting edge of technological advancement, join us if you are willing to work with like-minded people to face the challenges posed by the new era of technology together.

What You Will Do:

• Our projects come from different software engineering disciplines, but our people work in a single flat organization. We always encourage people to explore and learn new things.

• Program on bare metal in novel hardware environments. 
• Design and implement specialized operating systems and communication protocols.
• Fit smart algorithms in a hybrid environment with CPUs, FPGAs, and specialized hardware accelerators.
• Participate in next-generation ASIC design and validation workflow.

• Create software components that characterize and calibrate the sensor-collected data.
• Implement algorithms and scripts as part of automation in the manufacturing process.
• Control machinery with computers through feedback control loops and computer vision.
• Build systems used in volume lidar production environments responsible for thousands of new lidars daily.

• Implement and improve perception and visualization algorithms. Create and maintain reference solutions for common problems such as object recognition and obstacle detection.
• Use computer vision and deep learning techniques to derive high-level information from raw lidar point clouds.
• Keep up-to-date with AI and computer vision research and attend related scientific conferences.
• Work with leading automotive companies and industrial solution providers for lidar adoption projects.

• Bachelor's degree in computer science, math, physics, or equivalent. Ph. D. is a plus.
• Proficient in computer algorithms and data structures.
• A deep understanding of the system architecture is required.
• Fluent with C/C and Python.
• Good understanding of low-level computer architectures and communication subsystems.
• Basic knowledge of computer graphics and computer vision.
• Knowledge of networking, database, encryption, compilation, and memory management details is a plus.
• Knowledge of web programming and cloud system architecture is a plus.
• Comfortable in dealing with customers’ technical staff and providing support.
• A good and reliable team player with strong communication and writing skills. Self-motivated, continually striving for excellence, and can thrive under pressure.

• The competitive compensation package, including stock options.
• Comprehensive employee benefits program, including medical, dental, vision & and more.
• Paid holidays and time off.
• Performance-based Spot Bonus.
• 401K, FSA or HSA.

• Cepton’s headquarters in San Jose, CA.
• Some local on-site visits to key customers.
• Travel to regional customer sites and support trade shows & conferences as needed.

Cepton is committed to fair and equitable compensation practices.

The pay range for this role is $125,000 to $145,000. Actual compensation packages are based on several factors that are unique to each candidate, including but not limited to skill set, depth of experience, certifications, and specific work location. This may be different in other locations due to differences in the cost of labor. The total compensation package for this position may also include an annual performance bonus, stock, benefits, and/or other applicable incentive compensation plans.

Cepton Technologies is an Equal Opportunity Employer

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate against applicants due to race, ethnicity, gender, veteran status, or on the basis of disability or any other federal, state, or local protected class.

About Cepton Technologies (www.cepton.com):

Cepton (Nasdaq: CPTN) is a Silicon Valley innovator of lidar-based solutions for automotive (ADAS/AV), smart cities, smart spaces, and smart industrial applications. With its patented Micro Motion Technology (MMT®), Cepton aims to take lidar mainstream and achieve its vision of safe and autonomous transportation for everyone.

Founded in 2016 and led by industry veterans with decades of collective experience across a wide range of advanced lidar and imaging technologies, Cepton is focused on the mass-market commercialization of high-performance, high-quality lidar solutions. Cepton is headquartered in San Jose, CA, and has a center of excellence facility in Troy, MI to provide local support to the OEM and Tier 1-studded Metro Detroit area.