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Zoox

Senior / Staff Lidar Engineer

Foster City, CA

$217K - $300K/yr

Evaluate and compare lidar technologies to drive down-selection decisions with customer teams ... The salary range listed in this posting is representative of the range of levels Zoox is ...

Zoox

Senior / Staff Lidar Engineer

Foster City, CA · On-site

$217K - $300K/yr

Evaluate and compare lidar technologies to drive down-selection decisions with customer teams ... The salary range listed in this posting is representative of the range of levels Zoox is ...

Zoox

Senior / Staff Lidar Engineer

Foster City, CA · On-site

$217K - $300K/yr

Evaluate and compare lidar technologies to drive down-selection decisions with customer teams ... The salary range listed in this posting is representative of the range of levels Zoox is ...

Dewberry

Lidar Calibration Analyst

Fairfax, VA · On-site

$55K - $71K/yr

Dewberry is currently seeking a Lidar Calibration Analyst in our Tampa, FL or Fairfax, VA offices ... Salary Range The projected range for this position is $55,000-$71,000 annually. Depending upon ...

David Evans & Associates Inc

$55 - $60/hr

Lead, LiDAR Data Extraction Technician Surveying and Geomatics Jobs with David Evans and Associates ... Potential salary range: $55.00/hour - $60.00/hour The posted salary range represents the typical ...

Entarian

LIDAR Technician / Cartographer

$75K - $85K/yr

The salary for this position is approximately $75,000 - $85,000/year. This is a fully remote ... LIDAR data. * 4+ years making and using DEMs for quality control. * 4+ years using ArcMap Suite ...

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As of Aug 22, 2026, the average yearly pay for salaried lidar in the United States is $87,853.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $67,000.00 and $107,500.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is the difference between Salaried Lidar vs Lidar Technician?

AspectSalaried LidarLidar Technician
CredentialsTypically requires a degree in geospatial, surveying, or related fields; certifications like ASPRS or GIS certifications are commonOften requires technical training or certifications in lidar data collection and processing; associate degrees or technical diplomas are common
Work EnvironmentOffice-based planning, project management, and data analysis; some fieldwork for site assessmentsPrimarily fieldwork collecting lidar data; some data processing in labs or offices
Employer & IndustryEmployed by geospatial firms, government agencies, or engineering companiesEmployed by survey firms, construction, or environmental companies

In summary, Salaried Lidar roles often involve project management and data analysis with a focus on planning, while Lidar Technicians focus on data collection and fieldwork. Both roles require related certifications and work within the geospatial industry, but their daily tasks and work environments differ.

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Infographic showing various Salaried Lidar job openings in the United States as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 95% Full Time, and 5% Part Time. Highlights an 95% Physical, 2% Hybrid, and 3% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $87,853 per year, or $42.2 per hour.

Senior / Staff Lidar Engineer

Zoox

Foster City, CA

$217K - $300K/yr

Full-time

Posted 18 days ago

Job description

Zoox is developing the first ground-up, fully autonomous vehicle fleet and the supporting ecosystem required to bring this technology to market. Sitting at the intersection of artificial intelligence, robotics, and design, Zoox aims to provide the next generation of mobility-as-a-service in urban environments. We’re looking for top talent that shares our passion and wants to be part of a fast-moving and highly execution-oriented team

In this role, Zoox is looking for a candidate with a background in lidar to support hardware selection and validation for autonomous vehicles. In this role, candidates are expected to:

in This Role, You Will:
  • Evaluate and compare lidar technologies to drive down-selection decisions with customer teams.
  • Develop test plans, perform testing, and report results for lidar systems, including procedures that are traceable to corresponding system requirements.
  • Generate, analyze, and interpret large LiDAR datasets for KPIs/metrics across a variety of scenarios and conditions.
  • Lead root-cause analysis, corrective action, and validation for fleet issues, with internal and external entities.
  • Support and maintain lidar at scale in an autonomous vehicle fleet.
  • Deliver traceable, testable lidar requirements, enforcing compliance in the design phase with internal and external stakeholders.
Qualifications
  • B.S., M.S., PhD in Physics, EE, or Optics
  • Minimum 7+ years of experience working with lidar systems
  • Strong understanding of lidar physics, as well as experience with common architectures and technologies in automotive lidar
  • Demonstrated ability to write high-quality, traceable performance requirements for lidar components
  • Experience with functional testing, reliability testing, and qualification of opto-mechanical or opto-electrical systems
  • Experience with optical systems, such as laser technology, detector technology, and imaging technology.
  • Strong technical documentation and communication skills
  • Quantitative, data-driven mindset
Bonus Qualifications
  • Integration of sensors with vehicle platforms
  • Unix/Linux, C++, Python, Git/GitHub, MATLAB
Base Salary Range
 
There are three major components to compensation for this position: salary, Amazon Restricted Stock Units (RSUs), and Zoox Stock Appreciation Rights. A sign-on bonus may be offered as part of the compensation package. The listed range applies only to the base salary. Compensation will vary based on geographic location and level. Leveling, as well as positioning within a level, is determined by a range of factors, including, but not limited to, a candidate's relevant years of experience, domain knowledge, and interview performance. The salary range listed in this posting is representative of the range of levels Zoox is considering for this position.
 
Zoox also offers a comprehensive package of benefits, including paid time off (e.g. sick leave, vacation, bereavement), unpaid time off, Zoox Stock Appreciation Rights, Amazon RSUs, health insurance, long-term care insurance, long-term and short-term disability insurance, and life insurance.

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