About Lyte

Lyte builds perception systems for Physical AI operating in complex environments. The company combines custom silicon, integrated sensors, and software into a unified platform for robotics, mobility, and next-generation automation.

Lyte is headquartered in Sunnyvale, California, with a global presence. For more information, visit www.lyte.ai.

If you’re excited about building impactful technology in a dynamic, hands-on environment, we’d love to hear from you.

About the Role

Lyte is building mapping and perception software for deployment on diverse robot platforms. As a Perception Engineer, you will develop the core algorithms of our mapping and state-estimation stack.

We are looking for engineers who love problems that sit at the intersection of computing, geometry, and optimization.

What You’ll Do

• Build beautiful maps by fusing multimodal sensor data, including LiDAR, IMU, and camera data.

• Capture the world with state-of-the-art 3D reconstruction techniques, including SDFs and Gaussian splats.

• Craft powerful visualization tools to introspect and tune algorithms.

• Profile and optimize code to achieve real-time performance deadlines.

Required Qualifications

• 3+ years of hands-on experience writing C++ and Python.

• Experience implementing and debugging one or more of the following:

  • Kalman filters

  • Factor graphs

  • Numerical optimization problems

• Experience with bundle adjustment, 3D reconstruction, and visual odometry.

• Experience with signed distance functions, neural rendering, and Gaussian splats.

• Strong software engineering competency and a penchant for writing well-tested code.

Preferred Qualifications

• Curiosity and a passion for math, physics, or geometry.

• CUDA experience is beneficial.

Benefits

Benefits are subject to location and local regulations.

• Competitive salary and equity.

• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage.

• 401(k) retirement plan.

• Flexible vacation and time-off policy.

• Collaborative, fast-paced, and inclusive work environment.

• Opportunity to work on cutting-edge technologies with a highly cross-functional team.

Pay Range

$120,000–$190,000 USD per year
Bay Area, California