Senior Software Engineer, Hayden AI

Algorithms

$160-260k

+ Equity + Bonus

C++

Senior and Expert level

San Francisco Bay Area

AI-powered smart traffic enforcement

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AI-powered smart traffic enforcement

101-200 employees

B2BTravelArtificial IntelligenceTransportManufacturingBig dataDeep TechComputer VisionMachine LearningSaaSMobile

Be an early applicant

$160-260k

+ Equity + Bonus

C++

Senior and Expert level

San Francisco Bay Area

101-200 employees

B2BTravelArtificial IntelligenceTransportManufacturingBig dataDeep TechComputer VisionMachine LearningSaaSMobile

Company mission

To harness the power of computer vision to transform the way transit systems and other government agencies address real-world challenges.

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Company

Role

Who you are

Master's degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Robotics, or a closely related discipline. A PhD is considered advantageous
5-7+ years of professional experience prototyping, implementing, and deploying algorithms within Robotics, Computer Vision, or related technical domains
Substantial background in a minimum of one of the following domains: robotics, state estimation, computer vision, or applied machine learning
Senior-level industrial experience in the delivery of intricate, production-grade software systems
Demonstrated proficiency in modern C++, coupled with experience in real-time systems
Experience in the construction and ownership of end-to-end systems, rather than merely isolated components
Capability to operate effectively in ambiguous and rapidly evolving environments
Proven capacity to collaborate constructively within a developing engineering organization

What the job involves

As a Senior Software Engineer on the Perception team, you will be prototyping and developing algorithms, aligning with Hayden’s mission and long-term roadmap for business expansion
This team investigates using AI, computer vision, and GPS data for vehicles, and deployment environments, expeditiously translating preliminary concepts into functional prototypes
You will construct comprehensive end-to-end perception and robotics systems designed to operate on real-world hardware and capable of scaling into Hayden’s core product platform
This is a C++ software engineering generalist position emphasizing algorithms, robotics, and systems expertise
You will function with a substantial degree of ownership, navigating complexity to meticulously design, implement, and fortify solutions that judiciously balance rapid experimentation with sustained maintainability
Design, implement, and take ownership of prototype perception algorithms and systems with the potential to transition into production-grade solutions
Deliver robust, thoroughly tested, and maintainable C++ code tailored for edge and robotics platforms
Construct and iteratively refine real-time perception pipelines, encompassing detection, tracking, and sensor fusion methodologies
Adapt, refine, and integrate Machine Learning (ML) and Computer Vision (CV) models for novel, Hayden-specific applications
Drive technical decision-making in ambiguous problem spaces, effectively balancing the speed required for prototyping with the requirements for production readiness
Collaborate closely with the Product team and cross-functional Engineering departments
Contribute to shared infrastructure, tooling, and architectural patterns as algorithmic initiatives mature into foundational products

Our take

Cities around the world are dealing with clogged bus lanes, blocked stops, and traffic violations that slow down public transit and put people at risk. It's a huge problem, but one that remains difficult to monitor or mitigate effectively.

Hayden AI is tackling this problem with its smart, bus-mounted cameras powered by AI. They automatically detect when vehicles block bus lanes or stops, helping cities gather real-time data and take action to improve safety and traffic flow.

Already in use in cities like New York, LA, Barcelona and Braga, it's a transformative idea that can keep buses moving and riders safe. The company has raised considerable funding and is growing fast, and in 2026 received approval to begin serving local authorities across the UK.

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Company

Funding (last 2 of 4 rounds)

Aug 2022

$4m

LATE VC

Sep 2020

$35m

SERIES B

Total funding: $52.5m

Company HQ

China Basin, San Francisco, CA

Leadership

Vaibhav Ghadiok

(CTO & Co-Founder)

Previously a Robotics Engineer at Nixie Labs, Head of Mapping at NAUTO, and Navigation & Perception Lead at Visible Sensors.

Marty Beard

(CEO)

Previously Co-Founder and CEO of alwaysAI, a vision AI company, as well as C-level executive at leading public and private companies, including Sybase, LiveOps and BlackBerry.

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