Job Description
The Senior Staff Software Engineer will develop and optimize real-time sensor fusion and localization algorithms for autonomous vehicles, ensuring high accuracy and robustness in diverse environments as part of Gatik's autonomous middle-mile logistics fleet.
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
- Develop and integrate real-time SLAM techniques for various environments
- Collaborate with perception, mapping, and control teams to integrate localization outputs
- Conduct testing and validation in simulation and real-world scenarios
- Analyze and debug localization issues and implement improvements
- Research and incorporate advanced localization techniques and sensor processing advancements
- Contribute to performance benchmarking and system robustness improvements
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 and GNSS INS (Global Navigation Satellite System Inertial Navigation System).
- Experience with sensor fusion and sensor calibration techniques, particularly integrating IMU, GPS, and Lidar data for enhanced localization accuracy.
- Experience with performance optimization and meeting real-time system requirements.
Benefits & Perks
Salary Range: $180,000 - $250,000
Work schedule: Onsite 5 days a week
Work environment perks: Collaborative, inclusive, and diverse culture emphasizing respect, agility, and growth
Additional benefits: Opportunities to contribute to innovative autonomous vehicle technology, professional growth in a cutting-edge industry, and being part of a leader in autonomous middle-mile logistics
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