Senior/Staff Software Engineer - Localization and Mapping
Description For Senior/Staff Software Engineer - Localization and Mapping
Gatik, the leader in autonomous middle mile logistics, is revolutionizing B2B short-haul logistics for Fortune 500 companies. We're seeking a Senior/Staff Software Engineer to join our Localization and mapping team in Mountain View, CA. You'll design and develop state-of-the-art lidar-based localization and odometry algorithms, implement sensor fusion techniques, and collaborate with various teams to integrate localization outputs within our autonomous driving stack. This role offers the opportunity to work on cutting-edge technology in autonomous vehicles, contributing to performance optimization and system robustness. You'll be part of a fast-moving, execution-oriented team, solving complex challenges in diverse environments. Join us in shaping the future of autonomous logistics, working with advanced technologies like SLAM, point cloud processing, and sensor fusion. At Gatik, we value diversity, collaboration, and innovation, offering a chance to make a significant impact on supply chain resilience and sustainability.
Responsibilities For Senior/Staff Software Engineer - Localization and Mapping
- Design, develop, and optimize lidar-based localization and odometry algorithms
- Implement algorithms for sensor fusion, utilizing data from Lidar, IMU, GPS, and other sensors
- Develop and integrate real-time SLAM and point cloud processing techniques
- Collaborate with perception, mapping, and control teams
- Conduct rigorous testing and validation in simulation and real-world scenarios
- Analyze and debug complex issues in localization
- Research state-of-the-art techniques in Lidar-based localization
- Contribute to performance benchmarking, tuning, and continuous improvement efforts
Requirements For Senior/Staff Software Engineer - Localization and Mapping
- Master's or Bachelor's degree in Robotics, Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or a related field
- 6+ years industry experience writing C++ software in a production environment
- Experience in developing localization algorithms for autonomous vehicles or robotic systems
- Proficiency in C++ and Python, with hands-on experience in ROS/ROS2 and point cloud processing libraries
- Experience with pose estimation, SLAM, probabilistic filtering, non-linear optimization and 3D data
- Practical experience in processing large-scale and real-world data
- Experience implementing mathematical principles effectively in software; experienced in Eigen, Ceres/G2O/GTSAM, Boost, etc
- Expert-level knowledge of SLAM - frontend and backend, point cloud registration, GNSS/INS
- Experience with sensor fusion techniques, particularly integrating Lidar, IMU, and GPS data
- Experience with performance optimization and real-time system requirements
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