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Lyte AISDK SW Engineer
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LocationBucharest, Romania
Typefull-time
SenioritySenior
Experience5+ yrs
DepartmentSystem & Hardware Engineering
EquityIncluded
Company size201–500 people
First seenOct 16, 2026 · 3w ago
Verified live15h ago
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BS or MS in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or a related field
5+ years developing SDKs, libraries, or systems software in C/C++ (and Python)
Strong API design and cross-platform development skills
Experience with device communication (USB, PCIe, Ethernet) and data streaming
Solid understanding of memory management, concurrency, and performance optimization
Excellent documentation and developer-experience mindset
Experience shipping SDKs used by external developers
Sensor, camera, or LiDAR data-pipeline experience
Python bindings (pybind11) or packaging experience
ROS / ROS 2 integration
CUDA expertise
Robotics or autonomous systems background
Skills
C/C++
Python
USB
PCIe
Ethernet
pybind11
ROS
ROS 2
CUDA
Benefits
Equity
Flexible vacation
About the role
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We are seeking SDK Software Engineers to build the host-side SDK, APIs, and tools that let customers integrate Lyte’s perception hardware into their products. You will shape the developer experience for everyone who builds on Lyte.
What you’ll do
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Design and develop the host-platform SDK and APIs (C/C++ and Python) for Lyte’s sensing products
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Build host drivers, data streaming, and device configuration/control interfaces
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Develop sample applications, reference integrations, and developer documentation
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Ensure cross-platform support (Linux, Windows) and clean, stable API design
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Optimize host-side data pipelines for throughput and latency
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Work with firmware and perception teams to expose device capabilities
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Support customer integration and debug SDK issues
Required Qualifications
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BS or MS in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or a related field
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5+ years developing SDKs, libraries, or systems software in C/C++ (and Python)
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Strong API design and cross-platform development skills
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Experience with device communication (USB, PCIe, Ethernet) and data streaming
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Solid understanding of memory management, concurrency, and performance optimization
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Excellent documentation and developer-experience mindset
Preferred Qualifications
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Experience shipping SDKs used by external developers
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Sensor, camera, or LiDAR data-pipeline experience
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Python bindings (pybind11) or packaging experience
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ROS / ROS 2 integration
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CUDA expertise
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Robotics or autonomous systems background
Benefits
Benefits (subject to location and local regulations)
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Competitive salary and equity
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Flexible vacation and time-off policy
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Collaborative, fast-paced, and inclusive work environment
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Opportunity to work on cutting-edge technologies with a highly cross-functional team
About the company
About Lyte
Lyte builds perception systems for Physical AI operating in complex environments. The company combines custom silicon, integrated sensors, and software into a unified platform for robotics, mobility, and next-generation automation. Lyte is headquartered in Sunnyvale, California, with a global presence. For more information, visit www.lyte.ai
If you’re excited about building impactful technology in a dynamic, hands-on environment, we’d love to hear from you!