Applied Intuition

Software Engineer - Mapping and Localization

Applied Intuition$125K — $222K *
Transportation
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • BS in Computer Science, Robotics, Applied Mathematics, or related engineering field
  • 3+ years of software development experience focused on mapping and localization
  • Deep understanding of localization concepts and error analysis
  • Knowledge of performance analysis of localization hardware
  • C++ programming expertise

Responsibilities

  • Design and implement an advanced mapping and localization system for diverse vehicle platforms
  • Build a scalable local and global mapping system that fuses live data
  • Develop real-time onboard and offboard localization methods
  • Utilize a range of sensors for effective mapping and localization
  • Continuously enhance system performance through data-driven methods

Benefits

  • Comprehensive health, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance coverage
  • 401k retirement benefits with employer match
  • Learning and wellness stipends
  • Paid time off
  • Equity in the form of options and/or restricted stock units
Full Job Description
About the role

We are looking for a software engineer with passion and expertise in mapping and localization for autonomous vehicles or mobile robots. Your contributions will build a system that is best-in-class, highly reliable for autonomous and advanced driver-assistance use cases.

In addition to your engineering contributions, by working in our dynamic and customer-focused team culture, you will be a key contributor for a new business that builds on and informs best practices in the nascent autonomy industry. We move fast and focus on excellence, for our products and for our business. If you are hands-on and looking for a place to have a multiplying effect on making autonomous systems a reality, Applied is the place for you!

We are hiring for all levels.
At Applied Intuition, you will:
  • Design and implement a state of the art mapping and localization system capable of running on a variety of vehicles platforms, providing lifelong mapping and localization in dynamic environments
  • Build a scalable system that can build local or global map, fuse live data with map
  • Build real time onboard localization with high integrity as well as offboard localization methods
  • Make best use of available resources and sensors including Inertial sensors, vehicle signals, GNSS, cameras, lidars, radars etc for mapping and localization
  • Continuously and relentlessly improve the system performance using large-scale data driven methods rooted in first principles
We're looking for someone who has:
  • BS in in Computer Science, Robotics, Applied Mathematics, or related engineering field
  • 3+ yrs of experience building software components or (sub) systems that address real-world mapping and localization challenges
  • Deep understanding of the core localization concepts, world representations and transforms, the intersection of mapping of localization, and error analysis and characterization
  • Knowledge about how to analyze and compare the performance of various hardware solutions for localization
  • C++ programming expertise
Nice to have:
  • MS / PhD with focus on localization, mapping closely related field
  • Deep hands-on expertise in relevant algorithms or methods, such as SLAM, state estimation, non-linear optimization, Computer Vision, 3D geometry, numerical analysis, or distributed systems
  • Deep understanding of sensors used for localization, state of the art industry solutions, and common approaches for production systems
  • Experience with large-scale data processing using frameworks

Compensation at Applied Intuition for eligible roles includes base salary, equity, and benefits. Base salary is a single component of the total compensation package, which may also include equity in the form of options and/or restricted stock units, comprehensive health, dental, vision, life and disability insurance coverage, 401k retirement benefits with employer match, learning and wellness stipends, and paid time off. Note that benefits are subject to change and may vary based on jurisdiction of employment.

Applied Intuition pay ranges reflect the minimum and maximum intended target base salary for new hire salaries for the position. The actual base salary offered to a successful candidate will additionally be influenced by a variety of factors including experience, credentials & certifications, educational attainment, skill level requirements, interview performance, and the level and scope of the position.

Please reference the job posting's subtitle for where this position will be located. For pay transparency purposes, the base salary range for this full-time position in the location listed is: $125,000 - $222,000 USD annually.

Don't meet every single requirement? If you're excited about this role but your past experience doesn't align perfectly with every qualification in the job description, we encourage you to apply anyway. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles.

About Applied Intuition

Applied Intuition is a software company that provides a simulation platform for autonomous vehicles. The platform allows developers to test and validate their autonomous vehicle software in a virtual environment before deploying it on real vehicles. Applied Intuition was founded in 2017 and is headquartered in Mountain View, California.
Learn more about Applied Intuition
Size
200 employees
Industry
Founded
2017

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