Job Title: Staff Engineer XR Perception Validation
Company: Qualcomm India Private Limited
Team: XR Research Software Engineering

Role Summary:
We are looking for a Staff Engineer to own validation of XR perception systems, with a strong focus on SLAM and multisensor algorithms for AR/VR/MR technologies. The role involves defining KPIs, building scalable automation, deep failure analysis, and close collaboration with algorithm and system teams.

Key Responsibilities:

- Validate SLAM (visual, visualinertial, multisensor) and perception algorithms across XR use cases
- Define and track perception KPIs (accuracy, drift, stability, robustness)
- Analyze logs, trajectories, and 3D outputs using statistical and mathematical methods
- Design scenariobased validation strategies and automation frameworks
- Debug perception failures and provide actionable insights to stakeholders

Required Skills:

- Strong fundamentals in linear algebra, geometry, probability, and optimization




- Strong Python expertise for automation and data analysis
- Solid understanding of SLAM, perception pipelines, and sensor calibration (camera/IMU)
- Experience with largescale data/log analysis and metrics generation
- Robust communication and crossfunctional collaboration skills

Education:

- Bachelors degree in Engineering, Computer Science, Information Systems, or related field with 4+ years of experience, OR
- Masters degree in a relevant field with 3+ years of experience, OR
- PhD in a relevant field with 2+ years of experience

Preferred:

- 9+ years of experience in perception, computer vision, robotics, XR, or autonomous systems
- M.Tech/MS in CS, Robotics, EE, Applied Mathematics, or related field
- Experience with tools such as GTSAM, Ceres, OpenCV, ROS
- Exposure to groundtruth systems (MoCap, GNSS, fiducials)

📌 Perception System Validation (Bengaluru)
🏢 Qualcomm
📍 Bengaluru