Job Description
A Software Engineer at Gatik is responsible for developing and maintaining high-precision HD mapping pipelines, processing LiDAR and sensor data for autonomous vehicles, and integrating geospatial data into the vehicle's perception and localization systems to support safe and accurate autonomous middle-mile logistics.
Key Responsibilities
- Develop and maintain scalable HD map pipelines for real-time accuracy
- Process LiDAR and sensor data to create precise 3D maps and optimize point clouds
- Implement geospatial data processing for large-scale mapping projects
- Integrate HD maps into autonomous vehicle systems in collaboration with perception, localization, and planning teams
- Utilize 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 technologies
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 programming skills; modern C preferred.
- Familiarity with Python programming language.
- 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 version control and CI/CD pipelines.
- Strong debugging skills and ability to optimize performance.
- 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.
- Experience collaborating with cross-functional teams to enhance mapping capabilities.
- Stay updated on advancements in HD mapping and geospatial technology.
Benefits & Perks
Salary range of $150,000 to $240,000
Work schedule: five days onsite per week
Work environment perks: collaborative, inclusive, and diverse company culture
Additional benefits: opportunities for growth and development in autonomous vehicle technology, involvement in innovative projects, and contribution to sustainable supply chain solutions
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