Senior Software Engineer, Autonomy Platform
About The Position
Zendar is seeking an experienced Software Engineer with a passion for SW design and a desire to bring things to life in the real world. The ideal candidate will have years of SW background, a strong inclination for good design, and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced startup environment. Zendar builds a radar-centric autonomy stack that enables any vehicle to become autonomous in any environment. Their solution prioritizes RF sensing for perception, excelling in long range, high speeds, and adverse weather conditions. This approach is highly compute- and data-efficient, significantly reducing the hardware cost for autonomous vehicles. The company has developed its entire stack in-house, from hardware to planning, offering engineers a comprehensive view of autonomy stack architecture and the impact of their decisions on real-world navigation.
Requirements
- Ability to work from the office in Berkeley, CA, at least from Tuesday to Thursday.
- 5+ years of experience in SW engineering.
- Proficiency with C++ and Python.
- Experience leading features from design through production.
- Ability to break down complex problems into well-defined technical solutions.
- A proactive approach to solving problems and willingness to take on new challenges as they arise.
- Solid opinions based on experience, yet open-minded and flexible to find the best solution for the situation.
Nice To Haves
- Experience working with hardware, especially automotive sensors (radar, lidar, camera, CANbus)
- Experience with Javascript or UI development
- Experience with working with Linux
- A track record of excelling in ambiguous or evolving roles in a fast-paced environment
Responsibilities
- Enable Development of New Perception-based Platforms
- Integrate new models and algorithms into existing application
- Work with research teams to support Motion planning and Control of vehicle development
- Develop and Maintain Data Collection Platform
- Support data collection requirements from our ML team by adapting the current platform with new sensors and features
- Set and Maintain Software Standards
- Drive the team to uphold good SW development practices like testing or efficient deployment
- Work with teams in the company to maintain unified SW architecture across platforms
Benefits
- medical, dental, and vision insurance
- flexible PTO
- equity
- Daily catered lunch
- stocked fridge
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
Education Level
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