Role: Software Engineer, Computer Vision
Location: San Jose preferred, open to Bellevue, WA
DescriptionRivet is looking for an Software Engineer focused on computer vision, tracking, and equilibrium systems for next-generation AR devices running Android and embedded Linux. This role is responsible for building perception and tracking capabilities that enable stable, low-latency, and spatially aware AR experiences in dynamic real-world environments. You will work on systems that process and interpret visual and sensor data in real time - including camera pipelines, visual tracking, scene understanding, motion estimation, and equilibrium/stability algorithms for wearable AR platforms. The role spans perception, XR runtime integration, and real-time performance optimization on constrained hardware. You will collaborate closely with sensor fusion, hardware, firmware, graphics, and product teams to deliver robust and reliable spatial computing capabilities.
Responsibilities- Develop computer vision and tracking systems for AR/XR devices using different vision modalities from state-of-the-art sensor inputs.
- Build and debug perception pipelines for visual tracking, scene understanding, motion estimation, localization, and equilibrium/stability systems on edge platforms such as Qualcomm, Nvidia and Intel processors.
- Implement performant real-time systems in C++ and C# for AR applications and device services.
- Integrate with OpenXR and AR runtimes for cross-platform XR compatibility.
- Optimize latency, tracking fidelity, synchronization, and runtime performance on Android and embedded Linux platforms.
- Develop tooling, visualization, and debugging workflows for perception and tracking validation.
- Build companion applications and services for Android-based devices using Java/Kotlin.
- Use OpenCV and Python/PyTorch, Tensflow, Tensorflow lite for prototyping for automation, simulation, test harnesses, and CI/build tooling.
- Have required expertise to optimize models for end to end deployment of vision models on to the edge.
- Collaborate across hardware, firmware, graphics, backend, and perception teams to deliver end-to-end AR functionality.
Requirements- Deep experience building computer vision, perception, tracking, robotics, AR/VR, or real-time spatial computing systems.
- MS + at least 10 years (or PhD + at least 5 years) of relevant professional experience.
- Strong background in computer vision, motion tracking, localization, geometry, coordinate systems, and real-time systems.
- Proficient in C++ and/or C# for performance-critical applications.
- Experience developing on Android or embedded Linux devices.
- Familiarity with XR and perception frameworks such as OpenXR, ARCore, SLAM/VIO pipelines, OpenCV, or related technologies.
- Strong understanding of performance optimization, profiling, synchronization, and CPU/GPU/memory tradeoffs.
- Experience with Java/Kotlin for Android services and peripheral integration.
- Python experience for scripting, automation, testing, or simulation workflows.
- Ability to partner across hardware, firmware, graphics, and cloud/backend systems.
- Track record of shipping complex real-time systems or XR capabilities.
Preferred Qualifications- PhD in a relevant discipline with 5+ years of industry experience, or MS with 10+ years of industry experience.
- Experience with SLAM, visual-inertial odometry (VIO), object tracking, depth sensing, or probabilistic estimation systems.
- Experience with Unity, Unreal Engine, StereoKit, or comparable 3D/XR engines.
- Experience building wearable, robotics, aerospace, defense, or embedded perception systems.
Compensation may vary within the posted range based on relevant experience, skills, education, and other job-related factors. In addition to base salary, this role may be eligible for equity and other forms of compensation. Eligible employees also receive a competitive benefits package, including unlimited PTO.
