Senior Software Engineer - Robotics/Perception

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We’re Cruise, the self-driving ride-hailing service.

We are building the world’s most advanced, all-electric, self-driving cars to safely connect people to the places, things, and experiences they care about. We believe self-driving cars will help save lives, reimagine cities, redefine time in transit, and restore freedom of movement for many.

At Cruise, our engineers have opportunities to grow and develop while learning from leaders at the cutting-edge of their fields. With a culture of internal mobility, there's opportunity to thrive in a variety of disciplines. This is a place for dreamers and doers to succeed.

If you are looking to solve one of today’s most complex engineering challenges, see the results of your work in hundreds of self-driving cars, and make a positive impact in the world starting in our cities, join us.

About the role:

In this role, you will be working on all robotics aspects of our Perception stack. This versatile role requires a broad skill set and extensive collaboration with various teams within Cruise. You will collaborate with various specialists to get algorithms and ML models deployed and integrated into the stack, with an eye on optimization and simplification of these procedures. You will collaborate on runtime optimization and architect highly performant perception pipelines. 

You will work with hardware teams to guide compute requirements, sensor selection and sensor suite architecture in support of the perception stack, both for current and future vehicle generations. You will work on integration of the sensor data into the stack, by designing highly efficient preprocessing pipelines that feed into our algorithms. You will gather and organize requirements for coordinating our collaboration with hardware and sensor teams.

You will apply a systems-level, data-driven approach to inform analysis and decision making. You will spot and collaboratively close gaps in tooling and data introspection to accelerate engineer velocity within Perception.

You should apply for this role if you have the following qualifications:

  • BS, MS, or higher degree, in CS/CE/EE, or equivalent in industry experience
  • Strong programming skills in modern C++
  • Passionate about self driving car technology and its impact on the world
  • (bonus) PhD in computer science
  • (bonus) Experience with ROS, OpenCV, or PCL
  • (bonus) Experience in deploying perception algorithms into real world environments

We seek expertise in at least one of these two areas for this role:

Integration & Optimization

  • Strong understanding of runtime optimization and software development for runtime-critical systems on Linux
  • (bonus) Experience with profiling CPU and/or GPU software
  • (bonus) Experience with process scheduling and resource allocation.
  • (bonus) Experience with CUDA
  • (bonus) Experience with ML and ML frameworks such as Tensorflow, Caffe, and PyTorch

Sensors & Hardware

  • Experience working with various sensor technologies, including Lidar, Radar, and Camera
  • (bonus) Experience working with simulated sensor data


Perks of being a Cruiser

While doing meaningful work is rewarding in itself, we also offer the following programs and benefits to support the extraordinary humans who serve as the backbone in making our self-driving cars go:

  • Competitive salary and benefits including 401(k) Cruise matching program to help you meet your long-term financial goals
  • Medical / dental / vision, AD+D and Life
  • Flexible vacation and paid company holidays
  • Healthy lunch, snacks, dinner
  • Paid parental leave & family expansion stipend
  • Monthly gym stipend
  • Quarterly offsites & working retreats
  • On-site massages
  • State-of-the-art equipment for your work station

Learn more about Life at Cruise through the lens of a Cruiser on our LinkedIn Page.

Cruise LLC provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran status, or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements, Cruise LLC complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training. Pursuant to applicable laws, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records. And if you believe that you will need any type of accommodation, please let us know.

Note to Recruitment Agencies: Cruise does not accept unsolicited agency resumes. Furthermore, Cruise does not pay placement fees for candidates submitted by any agency other than its approved partners.

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Location

Our sleek, modern offices in San Francisco's SoMa neighborhood include catered meals, an on-site gym and stunning city views from our roof decks.

What are Cruise Perks + Benefits

Cruise Benefits Overview

A job at Cruise is meaningful. Your work on all-electric, self-driving vehicles will save lives, help the planet, and make cities better. It’s something to be proud of. It’s career-defining work. When you’re building something that’s never been done before, it’s important to feel safe — safe to experiment, safe to fail, safe to share, and safe to express yourself. At Cruise, we’re committed to the safety, inclusivity, and professional development of our employees from the recruiting process through retirement — and every professional milestone along the way. In addition to professional development perks, Cruise offers a range of robust medical, family and wellness benefits that ensure you and your family feel supported, safe, and healthy—whether working onsite or working from home.

Culture
Volunteer in local community
Partners with nonprofits
OKR operational model
Team based strategic planning
Open office floor plan
Flexible work schedule
Remote work program
Diversity
Dedicated diversity and inclusion staff
Mandated unconscious bias training
Diversity employee resource groups
Cruise Community Groups include: AAPI, Chai-paani, Cruisers of the African Diaspora, Empowering Women of Cruise, Families at Cruise, Latinx, LGBTQruise, Middle Easterners @ Cruise, and Veterans.
Health Insurance & Wellness Benefits
Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
Disability insurance
Dental insurance
Vision insurance
Health insurance
Life insurance
Wellness programs
Mental health benefits
Financial & Retirement
401(K)
401(K) matching
Company equity
We’ve developed a unique Recurring Liquidity Opportunity that gives Cruisers the potential upside of a private company and the liquidity of a public company.
Performance bonus
Child Care & Parental Leave Benefits
Generous parental leave
Family medical leave
Company sponsored family events
Vacation & Time Off Benefits
Unlimited vacation policy
Generous PTO
Paid holidays
Paid sick days
Office Perks
Commuter benefits
Company-sponsored outings
Free daily meals
Free snacks and drinks
Company-sponsored happy hours
Recreational clubs
Home-office stipend for remote employees
Onsite gym
Professional Development Benefits
Job training & conferences
Lunch and learns
Promote from within
Mentorship program
Continuing education stipend
Online course subscriptions available

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