# Technical Lead, Computer Vision at Niantic Spatial

- Company: Niantic Spatial
- What the company does: Niantic Spatial builds real-world foundational models for physical AI, so people and machines can work efficiently and safely together. Backed by Javelin Venture Partners.
- Company website: https://nianticspatial.com
- Type: Startups (AI role)
- Level: Senior
- Location: San Francisco, CA
- Work setup: Remote
- Pay: $257K to $315K base salary per year (USD)
- Posted: 2026-09-18
- Apply by: 2026-11-02
- Apply: https://jobs.ashbyhq.com/niantic-spatial/7d21bc69-aeb7-4c9d-84bd-98b9680313e3
- Page: https://www.1752.vc/careers/jobs/niantic-spatial-technical-lead-computer-vision/

## About the role

Applied Research & Implementation: Actively translate top-tier research papers (e.g., from CVPR, ECCV, NeurIPS) into production-grade features within our tech stack. Technical Leadership: 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.

## What they're looking for

- Years of Experience: 8+ years of professional experience in Computer Vision, Machine Learning, or a related field (or 6+ years with a PhD in a relevant domain)
- Education: Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related technical field, Master's or PhD preferred
- Core Technical Skills: Strong proficiency in C/C++ and Python for production-level software development
- Specialized Expertise: Proven experience in 3D Computer Vision/ML, specifically with Structure from Motion (SfM), 3D reconstruction, and Gaussian Splatting rendering techniques
- Hardware Optimization: Demonstrated ability to optimize algorithms for GPUs in Android or Linux environments
- Graphics Knowledge: Experience with computer graphics and C++ shader-based implementations

Tags: Engineering