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MicroVision

Staff RTL Engineer

Orlando, FL · On-site

S. and Germany, MicroVision is at the forefront of driving the global adoption of innovative perception solutions, with the goal of making mobility and autonomy safer. Our engineering excellence ...

MicroVision

Staff RTL Engineer

Orlando, FL · On-site

S. and Germany, MicroVision is at the forefront of driving the global adoption of innovative perception solutions, with the goal of making mobility and autonomy safer. Our engineering excellence ...

MicroVision

Staff RTL Engineer

Orlando, FL

S. and Germany, MicroVision is at the forefront of driving the global adoption of innovative perception solutions, with the goal of making mobility and autonomy safer. Our engineering excellence ...

MicroVision

Sr. Staff Electrical Engineer

Orlando, FL · On-site

$100K - $130K/yr

MicroVision is at the forefront of driving the global adoption of innovative perception solutions, with the goal of making mobility and autonomy safer. Our engineering excellence, based in Washington ...

MicroVision

Sr. Staff Electrical Engineer

Orlando, FL

$100K - $130K/yr

MicroVision is at the forefront of driving the global adoption of innovative perception solutions, with the goal of making mobility and autonomy safer. Our engineering excellence, based in Washington ...

MicroVision

Sr. Staff Electrical Engineer

Orlando, FL · On-site

MicroVision is at the forefront of driving the global adoption of innovative perception solutions, with the goal of making mobility and autonomy safer. Our engineering excellence, based in Washington ...

Brevard County

Engineer III - Public Works

Viera, FL · On-site

$4.0K - $4.4K/wk

Engineering Inspection Position Type: Permanent Full Time/Part Time: Full Time Open Until Filled ... Color Perception; Good distant vision; Good hearing; Good near vision; Good speech; Use of both ...

BRPH

Structural Engineer

Melbourne, FL · On-site

Certificate of Engineering Intern Physical Requirements Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, color vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.

duPont Registry

DevOps Engineer

Miami, FL

$51 - $70/hr

Skills of bash scripting and perception, when bash should be replaced to programming language Git, IaC, CI/CD * Advanced git knowledge * Gitlab CI/CD experience * Pulumi basics and especially ...

duPont REGISTRY

DevOps Engineer

Miami, FL · On-site

$51 - $70/hr

Skills of bash scripting and perception, when bash should be replaced to programming language Git, IaC, CI/CD * Advanced git knowledge * Gitlab CI/CD experience * Pulumi basics and especially ...

duPont Registry

DevOps Engineer

Miami, FL · On-site

$51 - $70/hr

Skills of bash scripting and perception, when bash should be replaced to programming language Git, IaC, CI/CD * Advanced git knowledge * Gitlab CI/CD experience * Pulumi basics and especially ...

Lexima

Engineer

Jacksonville, FL · On-site

$17.50 - $19/hr

The Aloft "Location" is looking for a Maintenance Engineer that will maintain the hotel areas and ... depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus. * Ability to stand for long periods of time.

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How much do perception engineer jobs pay per hour?

As of Jul 14, 2026, the average hourly pay for perception engineer in Florida is $41.84, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $30.00 and $55.67 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What are the typical daily responsibilities of a Perception Engineer?

As a Perception Engineer, your typical day involves designing, developing, and testing algorithms that help automated systems interpret sensor data from sources such as cameras, lidar, and radar. You’ll spend time collaborating with cross-functional teams, including hardware engineers and software developers, to integrate perception solutions into larger systems like autonomous vehicles or robotics platforms. Regular tasks include data collection and annotation, debugging, performance optimization, and participating in code reviews. This role often requires a balance of independent problem-solving and teamwork to ensure reliable and accurate perception capabilities in ever-changing environments.

What is a Perception Engineer job?

A Perception Engineer develops and optimizes computer vision and sensor-based systems to help machines interpret and understand their surroundings. This role involves working with data from cameras, LiDAR, radar, and other sensors to create models for object detection, tracking, and scene understanding. Perception Engineers commonly work in fields like robotics, autonomous vehicles, and augmented reality, utilizing machine learning and signal processing techniques. Their goal is to enhance a system’s ability to perceive and react to its environment accurately and efficiently.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive in the Perception Engineer position, and why are they important?

To thrive as a Perception Engineer, you need a strong background in computer vision, sensor fusion, machine learning, and robotics, usually supported by a degree in electrical engineering, computer science, or a related field. Experience with programming languages like Python or C++, deep learning frameworks (such as TensorFlow or PyTorch), and familiarity with tools like ROS and OpenCV are commonly required. Analytical thinking, problem-solving, and effective communication are valuable soft skills that set top candidates apart. These skills are crucial for developing and optimizing perception systems that enable machines to understand and interact with complex real-world environments.

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Staff RTL Engineer

Staff RTL Engineer

MicroVision

Orlando, FL • On-site

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement

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Job description

About us:
With offices in the U.S. and Germany, MicroVision is at the forefront of driving the global adoption of innovative perception solutions, with the goal of making mobility and autonomy safer. Our engineering excellence, based in Florida, Washington State, Washington D.C., Hamburg, Germany and Orlando, FLorida, enables us to develop and supply integrated lidar hardware and perception software solutions. Our proprietary technologies enhance safety and automation across various industrial applications, including robotics, automated warehouses, and agriculture, and are instrumental in the development of autonomous systems. MicroVision's core technology, initially developed for the automotive industry, continues to accelerate advanced driver-assistance systems (ADAS) and autonomous driving. Building on our history of providing technology to the military segment, our target offerings include semi- and fully autonomous airborne and terrestrial sensor systems. With our solid-state lidar technologies, encompassing MEMS-based long-range lidar and flash-based short-range lidar, integrated with our onboard perception software, MicroVision possesses the expertise to deliver safe mobility at the speed of life.
Job Summary:
MicroVision has an immediate opportunity for a Staff RTL Engineer. As a key member of MicroVision's growing Digital Design Engineering team, you will collaborate with various technical teams in the company to design and take into production, market defining Automotive LiDAR product. The right candidate for this position will be a highly motivated FPGA/RTL Engineer with a breadth of understanding in FPGA design and best practices, including detailed design, System Verilog coding, modelling, simulation, verification, integration and test.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
  • Derive FPGA requirements based on system requirements then create FPGA architecture to fulfill those requirements

  • Design, implement and test Register-Transfer Level (RTL) features and components guided by system architecture and requirements

  • Own the detailed design of assigned firmware components and subsystem functionality

  • Document test and implementation plans at unit at system levels and then execute on it.

  • Work with other teams to integrate developed features into system hardware.

  • Support bringing up RTL features developed by the team.

  • Coach/mentor junior members of RTL and integration teams to complete tasks.

  • Participate in the full software development life cycle (SDLC) flow including peer reviews of requirements, architecture, design, and code implementations within an approved ASPICE development flow.

Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
  • Knowledge of System Verilog, Verilog, Python programming languages

  • Proficient in FPGA Design methodologies from state machine design to DSP implementation

  • Experienced in closing timing in FPGA designs.

  • Mapping algorithms to FPGA appropriate logic implementations

  • Expert integrating and bringing up features in hardware.

  • Ability to work well in a fast-moving and complex environment.

  • Independently driven to complete project tasks

  • Experience with Configuration Management and Change Control concepts and tools (Git, Subversion, Jira, etc.)

  • Experience working with Functional Requirements and defining Requirement Based Tests

  • Experience performing HDL Synthesis/Simulation (eg. VCS, Synplicity, etc.)

  • Experience with design analyses (Timing, Lint, Clock Domain Crossings, Code Coverage, etc.) and IP compliance strategies

  • Experience designing portable, scalable Test Benches

  • Experience with UVM/OVM - Constrained random testing

  • Familiarity with hierarchical simulation and verification frameworks

  • Experience with intersystem communication protocols (I2C, UART, SPI, etc.)

  • Familiarity with microcontroller peripherals including one or more of the following: ADCs, DACs, Flash, EEPROM, timers and watchdogs

  • Working knowledge of data structures and algorithm fundamentals

  • Working knowledge of digital and analog electronics

Preferred Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
  • Knowledgeable of control systems and digital signal processing fundamentals

  • Proficient in other embedded software systems developed in C / Cpp / etc.

  • Hands on experience with High-Level Synthesis (HLS)

  • Excellent scripting and automation skills. Bash shell, python, Make/CMake, and TCL desired

  • Extensive project experience working on embedded laser applications including Lidar

  • Safety-critical industry experience. (FIT analysis, etc.)

  • Working knowledge of various computing architectures beyond FPGAs, such as DSPs, GPUs, or MCUs, and their associated hardware computing platforms used to program them

  • Experience with ASIC design & migration from FPGA prototypes to production ASICs

Required Education and Experience:
  • BS in Electrical Engineering or related field and 7+ years of experience or equivalent combination of education and experience

MicroVision offers flexible work schedule that could include a hybrid schedule of onsite and remote work subject to team and business needs. You must live and reside within commuting distance from MicroVision's office in Orlando, FL.
We are not able to provide visa sponsorship for this position. You must be able to work in the US without sponsorship.
Benefits:
MicroVision is also proud to offer a comprehensive benefit program including:
  • Competitive compensation and equity program

  • Choice between an HSA Medical plan or a Buy-Up PPO Medical plan

  • Dental plan 100% employer-paid for employees

  • Vision coverageVision coverage 100% employer-paid for employees

  • 401k plan with company match to help you save for your future (50% of your contributions up to the first 6% of your eligible pay)

  • Generous time off package including a flexible vacation program as well as incidental personal/sick days and floating holidays

  • Supplemental pay for Parental Leave

  • Company-paid basic life and AD&D insurance and long-term disability.

MicroVision is committed to an inclusive workplace. MicroVision is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, creed, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, status as a disabled veteran or Vietnam-era veteran or any other basis prohibited by local, state or federal law.Please let us know if you need reasonable accommodation in completing the application, attending and/or participating in an interview or in taking any test required for employment.
MicroVision is an E-Verify participant. We will provide the Social Security Administration, and if necessary, the Department of Homeland Security, with information from each new employees' Form I-9 to confirm work authorization. Please note that we do not use this information to pre-screen job applicants.
Visit our website at www.microvision.com to learn more about our company.

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