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!
About the role
- 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
- Design and develop the host-platform SDK and APIs (C/C++ and Python) for Lyte’s sensing products
- Build host drivers, data streaming, and device configuration/control interfaces
- Develop sample applications, reference integrations, and developer documentation
- Ensure cross-platform support (Linux, Windows) and clean, stable API design
- Optimize host-side data pipelines for throughput and latency
- Work with firmware and perception teams to expose device capabilities
- Support customer integration and debug SDK issues
Required Qualifications
- 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
Preferred Qualifications
- 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
Benefits (subject to location and local regulations)
- Competitive salary and equity
- Flexible vacation and time-off policy
- Collaborative, fast-paced, and inclusive work environment
- Opportunity to work on cutting-edge technologies with a highly cross-functional team
Skills Required
- 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 using USB, PCIe, or Ethernet and data streaming
- 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 with pybind11 or packaging experience
- ROS or ROS 2 integration experience
- CUDA expertise
- Robotics or autonomous systems background
What We Do
Lyte develops perception technology for robots and physical AI systems. Its LyteVision platform combines 4D sensing, RGB imaging, motion awareness, custom silicon, compute, and AI to provide unified spatial and visual data through a modular, plug-and-play system. The company serves robotics developers building autonomous systems for applications including industrial automation and last-mile delivery, helping machines perceive, understand, and operate safely in complex real-world environments.
