Principal Perception Architect - Site Scan
Core
Define and own the architecture strategy for construction site scanning and site intelligence, integrating technologies like robotic scanning, lidar, and photogrammetry to generate 3D data for autonomy and operations.
Role type
Principal Perception Architect (Site Scan)
Builds
3D site data products, inspection reports, and data pipelines for autonomy, simulation, and customer workflows.
Domain
Construction technology, autonomous systems, spatial data, and physical AI.
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis
Required skills
construction site scanning, 3D mapping, lidar scanning, photogrammetry, 360-degree imaging, robotic inspection, drone-based scanning, spatial data capture, 3D environments, localization, mapping accuracy, data quality, build/buy/partner strategy evaluation.
Preferred skills
experience in construction or infrastructure field environments, ability to evaluate emerging technologies vs. vendor demos, cross-functional collaboration with perception and robotics teams.
Technologies
lidar, photogrammetry, BIM-to-field comparison, 3D point clouds, semantic site features, fixed sensors, AI-based site understanding tools.
Responsibilities
Define architecture strategy for site scanning and intelligence; evaluate internal and external site scan technologies; define site scan data requirements; define data consumption methods for downstream services; assess capability gaps and recommend build/buy/partner strategies.
Seniority
Principal, strategy & mentorship