Job Description
The Senior Staff Software Engineer will develop and optimize real-time sensor fusion and localization algorithms for autonomous vehicles, ensuring accurate positioning in diverse environments. The role involves collaborating with cross-functional teams, testing in real-world scenarios, and advancing state-of-the-art localization technologies to support autonomous middle-mile logistics.
Key Responsibilities
- Design, develop, and optimize sensor-based localization and odometry algorithms for autonomous vehicles
- Implement sensor fusion algorithms utilizing IMU, GPS, Lidar, and other sensors to create a robust localization pipeline
- Develop and integrate real-time SLAM techniques for structured and unstructured environments
- Collaborate with perception, mapping, and control teams to integrate localization outputs into the autonomous driving stack
- Conduct testing and validation of localization systems in simulation and real-world scenarios, including challenging environments
- Analyze and debug localization issues, implementing improvements based on test data and feedback
- Research and apply state-of-the-art techniques in lidar and camera-based localization to enhance system performance
Requirements
- M.S. or Ph.D. in Robotics, Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or a related field.
- 6 years industry experience writing C software in a production environment, including architecture design, unit testing, code review, and algorithm performance trade-offs.
- 2 years of experience in the autonomous vehicle (AV) or Advanced Driver Assistance Systems (ADAS) industries.
- Experience in developing localization algorithms for autonomous vehicles or robotic systems, with a strong focus on GPS-IMU sensor fusion and SLAM.
- Proficiency in C and Python programming languages, with hands-on experience in ROS and ROS2.
- Experience with pose estimation, SLAM, probabilistic filtering, Kalman filtering, and non-linear optimization.
- Practical experience in processing large-scale and real-world data sets.
- Experience implementing mathematical principles effectively in software.
- Expert-level knowledge of SLAM, GNSS, and INS technologies.
- Experience with sensor fusion and sensor calibration techniques, particularly integrating IMU, GPS, and Lidar data for enhanced localization accuracy.
- Experience with performance optimization and real-time system requirements.
Benefits & Perks
Salary range of $180,000 to $250,000
Onsite work schedule (5 days a week at Mountain View, CA office)
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