Sr. Staff Engineer, Lidar and Optics

CoStar Group

Sunnyvale, CA

Full Time

Senior

199k-294k

about 1 month ago

Job Description

About the Role

The Sr. Staff Engineer, Lidar and Optics role at Matterport, a leading digital transformation platform for the built world, involves leading the design, development, and optimization of next-generation distance scanning hardware. This position requires deep technical expertise in optics, lidar, FPGA, and timing systems, along with leadership in cross-functional engineering efforts to architect robust, scalable, and efficient firmware and hardware solutions.

Key Responsibilities

Design and implement Optical and Lidar systems using microcontrollers, SoCs, FPGA, and RTOS-based platforms.
Collaborate closely with hardware, systems, and product teams to define requirements and integration strategies.
Drive root-cause analysis, debugging, and resolution of complex hardware-software depth measurement and computer vision systems integration issues.
Stay current with industry trends and contribute to strategic technical direction for distance measuring systems.

Requirements

Bachelor's, Master's, or PhD in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or Optoelectronics.
10+ years of experience in optical, and/or lidar engineering with direct involvement in optical or sensor-based hardware.
Expertise in C/C++ for embedded systems (ARM Cortex-M/R, DSPs, or similar).
Experience with FPGA, RTOS-based or bare-metal systems.
Proven experience working with timing-critical systems, high-speed interfaces (SPI, MIPI, LVDS), and custom communication protocols.
Understanding of analog signal conditioning, DSP methods, laser diode drivers, photodiode front ends, and time-of-flight or FMCW principles.

Nice to Have

Experience with wireless protocols (BLE, Wi-Fi, etc.).
Familiarity with safety-critical development.
Background in Python, Rust, or scripting for automation.

Qualifications

Educational background in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or Optoelectronics.

Benefits & Perks

Comprehensive healthcare coverage: Medical / Vision / Dental / Prescription Drug.
Life, legal, and supplementary insurance.
Virtual and in-person mental health counseling services for individuals and family.
Commuter and parking benefits.
401(K) retirement plan with matching contributions.
Employee stock purchase plan.
Paid time off.
Tuition reimbursement.
On-site fitness center and/or reimbursed fitness center membership costs.
Access to CoStar Group's Culture Employee Resource Groups.
Gourmet coffee, tea, hot chocolate, fresh fruit, and healthy snacks in the office.
Pay transparency with an annual OTE pay range from $198,700 - $294,200 plus uncapped commissions.

Working at CoStar Group

CoStar Group fosters a collaborative and innovative culture, investing in professional and academic growth through internal training, tuition reimbursement, and exchange programs. The company values diversity and is committed to creating an inclusive environment, being an equal opportunity employer and maintaining a drug-free workplace.

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