Lead Systems Engineer

Lead Systems Engineer

Job Description

CoStar Group (NASDAQ: CSGP) is a leading global provider of commercial and residential real estate information, analytics, and online marketplaces. Included in the S&P 500 Index and the NASDAQ 100, CoStar Group is on a mission to digitize the world’s real estate, empowering all people to discover properties, insights and connections that improve their businesses and lives.

We have been living and breathing the world of real estate information and online marketplaces for over 35 years, giving us the perspective to create truly unique and valuable offerings to our customers. We’ve continually refined, transformed, and perfected our approach to our business, creating a language that has become standard in our industry, for our customers, and even our competitors.

We continue that effort today and are always working to improve and drive innovation. This is how we deliver for our customers, our employees, and investors. By equipping the brightest minds with the best resources available, we provide an invaluable edge in real estate.

Matterport is leading the digital transformation of the built world. Our groundbreaking spatial computing platform turns buildings into data making every space more valuable and accessible. Millions of buildings in more than 170 countries have been transformed into immersive Matterport digital twins to improve every part of the building lifecycle from planning, construction, and operations to documentation, appraisal, and marketing.

We are looking for a Lead Systems Engineer to lead the development of advanced embedded systems powering our next‑generation drones, LiDAR modules, and robotic platforms. In this highly technical role, you will architect real‑time mechanical, motorized complete solutions that directly interface with complex sensors, actuators, and compute modules—driving autonomy, control systems and data gathering across our products.

This position is in Sunnyvale, CA and is onsite Monday through Friday.

• Sensor & Hardware Integration:
  Interface with LiDARs, IMUs, GPS, RTK, cameras, and other components via SPI, I2C, CAN, UART, and custom protocols.
  Firmware Architecture & Development:
  Design and implement robust embedded firmware for real‑time systems involving motor control and sensor fusion

• Hardware Bring‑up:
  Lead board bring‑up efforts for new prototypes and production hardware.

• Diagnostics & Debugging:
  Use tools like oscilloscopes, logic analyzers, and accelerometers to troubleshoot system‑level issues.

• System Optimization:
  Improve performance, power consumption, and reliability for embedded platforms under constrained environments.

• Technical Leadership:
  Mentor junior engineers, set best practices for system development, system testing and technical road mapping.

• Cross‑Disciplinary
  
  Collaboration:
  
  Work with mechanical, electrical, perception, and AI teams to ensure seamless hardware‑software integration.

• BS/MS/PhD in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Robotics, or a related field from an accredited, not‑for‑profit, in‑person college/university.

• 10+ years of embedded systems experience, ideally in robotics, aerospace, or automotive environments.

• Proficiency in C/C++ for microcontrollers and embedded motor control and/or sensor based systems

• Experience with control systems (e.g., PID, ESCs, PWM, motor drivers).
  Experience with sensors and electronic systems, have designed all parts of a hardware product.

• Experience with high precision, durable mechanical systems using automated motion control.

• Maker mindset, you have no problem grabbing a tool to just go get that prototype built!

• Experienced in first principles engineering and problem solving

• Track record of commitment to prior employers

• Familiarity with ROS/ROS 2, or SLAM systems.

• Experience with LiDAR calibration, point cloud data handling, and sensor synchronization.

• Python scripting for test automation or debugging.

• Experience in application development for iOS and Android

• When you join CoStar Group, you’ll experience a collaborative and innovative…