Software Engineer- Maps Rendering

Applied Intuition • Sunnyvale, CA

7d • Onsite

About The Position

Applied Intuition is hiring a Software Engineer for its Maps team to build and maintain web-based rendering and editing tools for high-definition maps used in autonomous vehicles. The role involves developing map visualization tools across the autonomy development process, vehicle types, and real-world and simulation contexts. The tools will visualize standard and high-definition map data, LiDAR point clouds, detailed 3D models, and other data.

The map editor is used by Applied Intuition mapping specialists and commercial customers to triage and edit maps. The team also uses its visualization engine to support mapping experiences across the company. The engineer will help build a robust engine for varied use cases, including on-vehicle visualization, and will advise customers on using map visualization to improve product quality and advance autonomy programs.

Applied Intuition describes itself as an in-office company. Full-time employees are expected to work primarily from an Applied Intuition office five days a week, with occasional remote work and schedule flexibility. The company was founded in 2017, is valued at $15 billion, and has offices in the United States and several international locations.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Robotics, Applied Mathematics, Computer Graphics, or a related engineering field.
• At least 3 years of deep experience with web-based graphics such as WebGL, WebGPU, three.js, or similar.
• At least 2 years of frontend development experience, including TypeScript and a modern frontend framework such as React, Svelte, Vue, or SolidJS.
• At least 3 years of mapping experience, preferably with HD maps used for autonomous driving.
• Experience with scalable distributed systems, CI/CD workflows, version control, and cross-team collaboration using Jira and Git-based tooling.

Nice To Haves

• At least 2 years of backend programming and systems experience with technologies such as C++, Python, Go, JavaScript, SQL, Linux, and Git.
• At least 2 years working on performance-critical code in systems languages such as C, C++, and Rust.
• Experience with native graphics APIs, particularly on mobile devices.
• Experience with WebAssembly.

Responsibilities

• Own and advance a 3D WebGPU map visualization and editing engine.
• Integrate the engine into experiences across the company, including the primary map editor.
• Build multiplayer, web-based editing experiences.
• Maintain and improve performance, with a target of 120 frames per second on modern machines for country-scale HD maps.
• Integrate mapping tools from across the company and industry, including map querying, map validation, and programmatic map transforms.
• Help define data storage formats that support map visualization.
• Work with engineers to develop visualization-friendly data schemas and APIs.
• Coordinate across the company's 3D experiences to ensure an integrated fit and feel.
• Advise customers on effective map visualization to improve product quality and advance autonomy programs.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level