CoStar

Sr. Staff 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.

About Matterport:

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.

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.

About the Role:

We are looking for a Senior Staff 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

What you will do:

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

Basic Qualifications:

• BS/MS/PhD in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Robotics, or a related field.
• 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

Preferred Qualifications:

• 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

Perks & Benefits:

• When you join CoStar Group, you’ll experience a collaborative and innovative culture working alongside the best and brightest to empower our people and customers to succeed.
• We offer you generous compensation and performance-based incentives. CoStar Group also invests in your professional and academic growth with internal training, tuition reimbursement, and an inter-office exchange program.
• Our benefits package includes (but is not limited to):
• Comprehensive healthcare coverage: Medical / Vision / Dental / Prescription Drug
• Life, legal, and supplementary insurance
• Virtual and in person mental health counseling services for individuals and family
• Commuter and parking benefits
• 401(K) retirement plan with matching contributions
• Employee stock purchase plan
• Paid time off
• Tuition reimbursement
• On-site fitness center and/or reimbursed fitness center membership costs (location dependent)
• Access to CoStar Group’s Culture Employee Resource Groups
• Complimentary in office gourmet coffee, tea, hot chocolate, fresh fruit, and other healthy snacks

Pay Transparency:

This position offers an annual OTE pay range from $181,700-$294,200 determined by relevant skills and experience, in addition to uncapped commission opportunities and a generous benefits plan.

Sponsorship Statement:

US: We welcome all qualified candidates who are currently eligible to work full-time in the United States to apply. However, please note that CoStar Group is not able to provide visa sponsorship for this position.

CoStar Group is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer; we maintain a drug-free workplace and perform pre-employment substance abuse testing

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CoStar Group is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer; we maintain a drug-free workplace and perform pre-employment substance abuse testing