Software Engineer - Mapping and Localization
Applied Intuition· Engineering
Sunnyvale$125k - $222kfull-timePosted 10mo ago
About the role
Software engineer with a focus on mapping and localization for autonomous vehicles or mobile robots, building a state-of-the-art, reliable system for autonomous and driver-assistance use cases; join a fast-moving, customer-focused team and contribute to a growing autonomy business.
Responsibilities
- 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
Qualifications
- 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
Skills
Required:BS in Computer Science, Robotics, Applied Mathematics, or related engineering fieldMapping and localizationC++Hardware/system performance analysisSensor fusion and perception tools
Benefits
- comprehensive health, dental, vision, life and disability insurance coverage
- 401k retirement benefits with employer match
- learning and wellness stipends
- paid time off
Last updated May 26, 2026. Interested? Apply on the company site.
About Applied Intuition
Building vehicle intelligence | Applied Intuition
Applied Intuition is the vehicle intelligence company with the tools, Vehicle OS, and autonomy stacks for creating safe, AI-powered vehicle experiences.
AIAutonomy stacksSelf-Driving SystemSimulationTesting & ValidationVehicle IntelligenceVehicle OSai-infrastructure-and-development
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