Senior Software Engineer (Pose)

Join our growing robotics team as a Senior Software Engineer, focusing on pose estimation systems for our current and future robots. You will develop high-quality, real-time vehicle pose estimation software, research and deploy state-of-the-art algorithms, and collaborate with various teams on sensor selection and architectures. This position offers benefits such as a free Caltrain pass, company stock options, work from home opportunities, and health insurance.

• Deliver high-quality, real-time vehicle pose estimation software that powers the next generation of mobile robots.
• Research, develop, and deploy state-of-the-art, safe and reliable vehicle pose estimation algorithms.
• Collaborate with stakeholders across autonomy, hardware, and systems teams on sensor selection and architectures for next generation vehicles.

• We're searching for an experienced engineer with deep experience building robust pose estimation 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
• You have experience developing pose estimation algorithms with sensors such as IMU, motor resolvers or encoders, GPS, etc., and sensor fusion
• Strong C/C++ programming skills, developing well-tested, safety critical software
• You have 3+ years of industry experience as a software engineer
• Hands-on experience developing sensor fusion or filtering algorithms for AV, drones, or similar applications
• You have a deep understanding of state estimation, probabilistic filtering, 3D geometry
• You have a PhD and/or Masters Degree in computer science, electrical engineering, robotics, or related field
• Experience developing software for embedded systems in C
• Experience working with AV safety standards, and redundant, fault-tolerant systems
• Proficiency with Python