Technical Lead, Computer Vision

Niantic Spatial, Inc.

Tech Lead in Applied Computer Vision Algorithms at Niantic Spatial. Driving innovations in geospatial AI and 3D reconstruction with a high-performance software team.

Posted 4/12/2026full-timeSan Francisco • California • 🇺🇸 United StatesSenior💰 $256,500 - $315,000 per yearWebsite

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

AndroidLinuxPython

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Actively translate top-tier research papers into production-grade features within our tech stack.
Lead the design and implementation of 3D reconstruction pipelines, focusing on Structure from Motion (SfM) and high-fidelity mesh generation as well as 3D gaussian splats.
Develop and optimize Gaussian Splatting quality algorithms and general ML code for high-performance execution on CPU and GPU.
Write and maintain high-performance, shader-based production code in C++ for Android and Linux environments.
Work with engineering leadership to define the technical roadmap and quarterly objectives for the Applied CV Team; provide high-level mentorship and code governance to elevate the team’s technical bar.
Partner with the Research and Spatial Solutions teams to turn strategic goals into actionable plans.
Drive decision-making creating high quality data that allows the accurate spatial grounding of AI queries with structural, semantic and location specific knowledge.

Requirements

What you’ll need

8+ years of professional experience in Computer Vision, Machine Learning, or a related field (or 6+ years with a PhD in a relevant domain).
Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related technical field; Master's or PhD preferred.
Strong proficiency in C/C++ and Python for production-level software development.
Proven experience in 3D Computer Vision/ML, specifically with Structure from Motion (SfM), 3D reconstruction, and Gaussian Splatting rendering techniques.
Demonstrated ability to optimize algorithms for GPUs in Android or Linux environments.
Experience with computer graphics and C++ shader-based implementations.
Previous experience tech leading a team of computer vision engineers in a high-growth environment.
Work Location: This position requires 3 days per week in our San Francisco OR Sunnyvale office.

Benefits

Comp & perks

bonus + equity + benefits.

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Hard Skills & Tools

C++Python3D reconstructionStructure from Motion (SfM)Gaussian Splattingalgorithm optimizationshader-based production codehigh-performance executioncomputer graphicsmachine learning

Soft Skills

leadershipmentorshipdecision-makingcollaborationstrategic planning

Certifications

Bachelor's degree in Computer ScienceMaster's degree in Computer SciencePhD in relevant domain