Algorithms Engineer

At Summer Robotics, we're redefining robotic vision with microsecond-precise, continuous streaming 3D perception. Our groundbreaking hardware-software platform enables robots to react 4x faster than traditional systems, empowering real-time interaction in dynamic environments. We deliver cutting-edge robotic assembly and inspection solutions to industry leaders in automotive and semiconductor manufacturing. Scaling revenue and in advanced pilots with strategic customers, our Campbell, CA-based startup is scaling fast. Join our team to revolutionize industrial automation through advanced vision systems. Apply today and let’s build something extraordinary together.

Algorithm Engineer

As a Senior Algorithm Engineer, you’ll be a cornerstone of our core team, building robot guidance and inspection applications for manufacturing and maintenance. You’ll shape our entire technology stack, crafting high-performance algorithms for 3D data generation, developing AI-driven guidance systems, and enabling industrial robots to navigate complex, moving environments with precision.

Key Responsibilities

· Design and implement algorithms for diverse robotic tasks in dynamic settings

· Develop robust, production-ready software for industrial environments

· Collaborate across the development lifecycle, from prototyping to deployment

· Optimize real-time performance for embedded systems

Requirements:

Technical Expertise

· Advanced C++ skills with a focus on performance optimization

· Strong mathematical foundation in linear algebra, geometry, and optimization

· Domain knowledge in at least one of: robot kinematics, 3D sensing, or Lie theory

· Experience writing high-quality, well-tested, performance-critical software

· Familiarity with embedded systems and real-time constraints

· MS or Ph.D in Mechanical Engineering, Robotics, or a related engineering field

· Ideal candidates will have 5+yrs of full-time industry experience beyond internships or academic work

Bonus Qualifications

· Hands-on experience with industrial robotics or robot programming

· Proficiency in CUDA/GPU programming for real-time systems

· Knowledge of event-based vision systems or neural networks for 3D geometry

· Background in software quality practices, DevOps, or network protocols

· Proven track record delivering commercial robotics systems

Mindset

· Thrives in a fast-paced startup, embracing exploration and iteration