Senior Software Engineer, Localization and Mapping

Nuro•Mountain View, CA

15d

About The Position

Our robotics team is growing and we are looking for a Software Engineer to join our Localization & Mapping team. You will be working on challenging problems in the design and implementation of the map system used on our current and future robots. We're searching for an engineer with experience building robust map systems that work with real data in uncertain environments, and a strong desire to contribute to the future of robot navigation for logistics and transportation.

Requirements

2+ years of industry experience as a software engineer.
Strong C/C++ programming skills, developing well-tested, safety critical software.
Hands-on experience developing mapping and/or localization algorithms for AV, drones, or similar applications.
Deep understanding of state estimation, probabilistic filtering, 3D geometry.
Experience working with multiple sensors (lidar, camera, etc.).

Nice To Haves

PHD and/or Masters Degree in computer science, electrical engineering, robotics, or related field.
Experience with mapping data such as satellite imagery, lidar point clouds, standard definition (SD) maps.
Proficiency in python.
Experience with machine learning pipelines and/or machine learning for perception and/or mapping.

Responsibilities

Research, develop, and implement state of the art mapping and/or state estimation algorithms.
Analyze and characterize the accuracy and performance of mapping and/or state estimation algorithms while creating map solutions from various types of data sources.
Build well-tested C++ software and deploy and test on our robotic platforms and in simulation.
Work in a small, focused team to deliver high-quality mapping and localization solutions that power the next generation of mobile robots.
Collaborate with stakeholders across autonomy, infrastructure, and systems teams on map needs and requirements.