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Senior Computer Vision Engineer (Localization)

Niantic SpatialSan Francisco, CAEngineering
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Salary
$189K – $255K
Job type
Full-time
Work mode
Remote
Posted
18 Sept 2026
Status
Open · checked 7d ago

About this role

Niantic Spatial seeks a Senior Computer Vision Engineer to join the Applied Algorithms team in San Francisco, with remote flexibility. This full-time position suits an experienced technologist eager to lead the development of centimeter-level accurate Visual Positioning Systems and global 3D mapping technologies.

Role Overview

The incoming professional will take ownership of core localization components within the engineering department. Responsibilities involve bridging the divide between experimental research and robust production code to support living geospatial world models. Team members collaborate closely across departments to ensure spatial intelligence systems operate with high efficiency and reliability.

Key Responsibilities

Architect, build, and maintain production-grade computer vision pipelines that drive mapping and positioning functions.
Scale and refine algorithms including Structure from Motion and Feed Forward models for superior mapping accuracy and recall.
Optimize machine learning and computer vision software to guarantee low latency across cloud and mobile hardware.
Build robust benchmarking frameworks to measure spatial grounding performance against accurate ground-truth datasets.
Provide technical mentorship to junior team members, guide design reviews, and steer complex architectural choices.
Partner alongside product, research, and operations groups to deliver seamless geospatial features.

Requirements

Holds a degree in Computer Science, Robotics, Computer Vision, or a related technical discipline, or possesses equivalent professional background.
Minimum of five years of professional practice building and launching algorithms focused on 3D reconstruction, image processing, or computer vision.
Advanced programming capabilities in Python and C++.
Demonstrated background creating solutions for Visual Positioning Systems, Structure from Motion, or 3D mapping.
Hands-on familiarity with Git and deep learning tools such as PyTorch or JAX.
Requirement to work on-site three days per week.

Nice to Have

Proven history guiding technical initiatives from the initial concept phase straight through to production deployment.
Documented contributions to open-source computer vision utilities like COLMAP or OpenCV.
Prior practice utilizing CUDA or shader programming for hardware optimization.

Skills and Tools

Python and C++
PyTorch and JAX
Git version control
Computer Vision and Structure from Motion (SfM)
3D mapping and Visual Positioning Systems (VPS)

Salary and Benefits

Annual base salary range of $189,000 to $255,000 USD

About the Company

Niantic Spatial creates physical artificial intelligence foundations powered by a vast proprietary database of posed images. Their mapping technology empowers both people and machines to understand and navigate the physical environment safely.

How to Apply

Interested candidates should visit the official Niantic Spatial careers page to submit an application and review the candidate privacy policy.

Skills and tech stack

PythonPyTorchJAXComputer VisionC++Deep LearningCUDA

Questions candidates ask

What is the salary range for this role?

The yearly base salary ranges from $189,000 to $255,000 USD.

Where is the position located?

The job is based in San Francisco, California, with remote flexibility and a requirement to work in-office three days per week.

How many years of experience are required?

Applicants must have at least five years of experience building and shipping algorithms for computer vision, image processing, or 3D reconstruction.

What programming languages are needed?

Expert-level proficiency in Python and/or C++ is required for this position.

Which department does this position belong to?

This role sits within the Engineering department, specifically on the Applied Algorithms team.

Ready to apply?

The application is on the official Niantic Spatial careers page.

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