Senior Software Engineer - Perception

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Outsight’s software solutions track the motion of people and vehicles using 3D LiDAR data.

Operators of transportation hubs like airports and train stations but also sport venues, road infrastructures and industrial sites can now access accurate and anonymous Spatial Intelligence data, in order to improve operations and increase user safety and satisfaction.

Our international team of scientists and engineers drive the development of our solutions from Paris, San Francisco, Sophia-Antipolis (Nice), Singapore & Hong Kong. To support our global outreach, we also operate a commercial office in Spain.

You can find below an interesting link about who we are and what we do :

Insights about Outsight

Our Passenger Flow Traffic Monitoring solution is trusted by the world’s leading airports and train stations across four continents, including the most renowned hubs celebrated for their operational excellence and exceptional passenger experience. We also deploy our solutions in other markets such as Tourism, Retail and Sports.

Additionally, our Car Traffic Remote Monitoring product is trusted by several Tier 1 customers, including BMW.

Context

As a Senior Software Engineer, you will join our core Perception Team.

Your mission is to build, optimize, and scale the real-time software engine that processes high-throughput 3D LiDAR data.

You will work closely with the Algo Team on perception algorithms, while collaborating across technical and non-technical

teams across the company to build production-ready software.

We are looking for a senior engineer proficient in C++ and Python, with solid knowledge and an appetite for Cloud

Infrastructure, Kubernetes, and Managed Services, and interested in leveraging modern AI engineering (LLMs/

Claude).

RESPONSIBILITIES

Software Engineering & Collaboration: Work directly with the Algo Team on perception logic and collaborate across

technical and non-technical teams in the company to deliver production-ready software.

Cloud & Infrastructure: Interface, deploy, and scale perception pipelines using Kubernetes (K8s) and cloud managed services.

Performance Optimization: Profile memory, CPU utilization, and execution paths across edge devices and

containerized environments.

Tooling & Automation: Develop internal tools, scripts, and test harnesses using Python.

AI Engineering Integration: Integrate GenAI capabilities (Claude, LLMs, AI agents) to optimize developer workflows

and testing.

Technical Ownership: Drive technical topics autonomously from architectural discussions to production deployment.

REQUIREMENTS FOR THE ROLE

Experience: 5+ years of experience in software engineering with a focus on C++ and high-performance systems.

C++ & Python: Strong command of C++ and Python.

Linux & Workstation: Deep knowledge of Linux environments. Workstation choice: MacBook (macOS) or Ubuntu Linux.

Cloud & Infrastructure: Working knowledge and interest in Kubernetes (K8s), Docker, and cloud managed services.

Cross-Team Collaboration: Ability to collaborate effectively with both technical and non-technical teams across the company.

AI Enthusiast: Interest in AI Engineering (LLMs, prompt engineering, Claude/OpenAI APIs).

Why join us?

Be part of the team pioneering Spatial Intelligence solutions at unprecedented scale—the breakthrough technology transforming how the world’s most prestigious airports, infrastructure operators, and smart cities understand and optimize physical flows.

As a 7-time Gartner-recognized category-defining leader with dozens of global awards including “Edge AI Product of the Year,” “LiDAR Leader Award,” “CES Best of Innovation” and many more, we’re backed by 37 patents and deployments with the most prestigious (and challenging) customers across four continents.

Join our international team of world-class experienced engineers and business leaders solving humanity’s most complex spatial challenges, from passenger flow optimization to autonomous robotics coordination, while working at the cutting edge of 3D AI, LiDAR perception, and real-time analytics.

Supported by rock-solid investors including BNP Paribas, BPI France, Energy Innovation Capital and Demeter who back our long-term vision, this is your opportunity to shape how physical and digital worlds interact, with the resources, growth trajectory, and technical challenges that will accelerate your career in ways traditional companies cannot offer.

Outsight is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer that pursues and hires a diverse workforce. Outsighters don't make employment decisions on the basis of race, color, religion, ethnic or national origin, nationality, sex, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability, age, military status, or any other basis protected by local, state, or federal laws. Outsight also strives for a healthy and safe workplace, and prohibits harassment of any kind. If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation, please let us know.