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Software Engineer - Lidar HD Mapping

Gatik
Mountain View, California
Full Time
Posted June 2, 2025
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Job Description

A Software Engineer specializing in LiDAR mapping and HD map pipeline development to build and optimize high-precision 3D maps for autonomous vehicles, ensuring real-time accuracy and seamless integration into the company's autonomous driving systems.

Key Responsibilities

  • Develop and maintain scalable HD map pipelines ensuring real-time accuracy
  • Process LiDAR and sensor data for precise 3D maps and point cloud optimization
  • Implement geospatial data processing for large-scale mapping
  • Integrate HD maps into autonomous vehicle systems in collaboration with perception, localization, and planning teams
  • Work with industry mapping standards such as Lanelet2 and OpenDRIVE
  • Build QA tools to validate map accuracy and reliability
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance mapping capabilities
  • Stay updated on advancements in HD mapping and geospatial technology

Requirements

  • A B.S. or M.S. degree in Computer Science, Geospatial Sciences, Robotics, or a related field.
  • At least 3 years of experience in HD maps and autonomous vehicle map pipelines.
  • Strong C skills, with modern C preferred.
  • Familiarity with Python is a plus.
  • Expertise in geospatial processing, GIS tools, and coordinate systems.
  • Experience with GDAL, Proj4, GeoPandas, and LiDAR data processing.
  • Knowledge of Lanelet2, OpenDRIVE, and industry mapping standards.
  • Experience with Git and CI/CD pipelines.
  • Strong debugging skills and performance optimization skills.
  • Ability to develop and maintain scalable HD map pipelines ensuring real-time accuracy.
  • Experience processing LiDAR and sensor data for precise 3D maps and point cloud optimization.
  • Ability to implement geospatial data processing for large-scale mapping.
  • Experience working with perception, localization, and planning teams to integrate HD maps into autonomous vehicles.
  • Ability to build QA tools to validate map accuracy and reliability.
  • Ability to collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance mapping capabilities.
  • Stay updated on advancements in HD mapping and geospatial technology.

Benefits & Perks

Salary range: 150,000-240,000 USD
Work schedule: Five days onsite per week
Work environment perks: Collaborative, inclusive, and diverse company culture emphasizing respect, agility, and growth opportunities

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