BRINC

Autonomy Engineer, Computer Vision

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10 months ago
Seattle, WA, USAMid Level / Senior / Staff+
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Base Salary

$122k - $275k/yr

Responsibilities

  • Design and implement vision-based localization and mapping algorithms, including VIO and VSLAM
  • Develop real-time pipelines for tracking, depth estimation, stereo and monocular reconstruction, and dense or semi-dense mapping
  • Architect and optimize sensor-fusion systems using cameras, IMUs, LiDAR, radar, and other sensors
  • Build perception algorithms for feature tracking, obstacle detection, and perception-driven flight behaviors
  • Develop computer vision and machine-learning models for scene understanding, object detection, and dynamic obstacle identification
  • Optimize computer vision pipelines on embedded GPUs or accelerator platforms for high performance and low latency
  • Validate perception and autonomy performance through simulation, hardware-in-the-loop, and real-world flight testing
  • Integrate vision systems with autonomy, controls, mechanical, and firmware systems
  • Contribute to technical strategy, best practices, and the evolution of the perception stack

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s, Master’s, or PhD in Computer Science, Robotics, Electrical Engineering, or a related field
  • A minimum of 3+ years of industry experience; candidates may be considered for mid-career, senior, and principal positions
  • Strong C++ and Python programming skills with experience building real-time systems
  • Experience developing computer vision or perception systems for robotics or UAVs, including VSLAM, VIO, or related areas
  • Familiarity with implementing computer vision models or pipelines on embedded systems, GPUs, or hardware accelerators
  • Hands-on robotics or UAV testing experience, including data collection, system debugging, and field validation
  • Preferred experience with sensor fusion, tightly coupled vision-IMU systems, machine-learning perception, edge hardware optimization, vision-based navigation, visual servoing, or perception-driven autonomy
  • Preferred familiarity with UAV safety, reliability, regulatory considerations, ROS, PX4, or MAVSDK
  • Ability to help shape architecture, mentor engineers, and drive cross-functional technical decisions as needed

Benefits

  • Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans for employees and families
  • 401K plan
  • Maternity and paternity leave
  • Flexible Time Off for exempt employees and paid time off for non-exempt employees
  • Flexible work environment
  • Orca pass for those in Puget Sound
  • Free parking at the Seattle office
  • Free snacks, drinks, and espresso at the Seattle office

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About BRINC

201-500 employees

BRINC builds drones, ruggedized throw phones, and software that help public-safety agencies access dangerous scenes and provide real-time video and communication. It sells hardware, software, and managed 911 drone response networks to police, fire, and search-and-rescue teams; its systems are used by over 600 U.S. agencies. Founded in 2019 and privately held, the company is headquartered in Seattle, Washington.

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