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 robust 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




Solid 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)

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