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Applied Intuition

Software Engineer - Mapping and Localization

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In-Office
Sunnyvale, CA
125K-222K Annually
Mid level
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Sunnyvale, CA
125K-222K Annually
Mid level
This role involves designing and implementing mapping and localization systems for autonomous vehicles, improving backend infrastructure, and developing robust localization algorithms.
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About Applied Intuition

Applied Intuition is the vehicle intelligence company that accelerates the global adoption of safe, AI-driven machines. Founded in 2017 and now valued at $15 billion following its recent Series F funding round, Applied Intuition delivers the Vehicle OS, Self-Driving System, and toolchain to help customers build intelligent vehicles and shorten time to market. 18 of the top 20 global automakers and major programs across the Department of Defense trust Applied Intuition's solutions to deliver vehicle intelligence. Applied Intuition services the automotive, defense, trucking, construction, mining, and agriculture industries and is headquartered in Mountain View, CA, with offices in Washington, D.C., San Diego, CA, Ft. Walton Beach, FL, Ann Arbor, MI, London, Stuttgart, Munich, Stockholm, Bangalore, Seoul, and Tokyo. Learn more at applied.co.

We are an in-office company, and our expectation is that employees primarily work from their Applied Intuition office 5 days a week. However, we also recognize the importance of flexibility and trust our employees to manage their schedules responsibly. This may include occasional remote work, starting the day with morning meetings from home before heading to the office, or leaving earlier when needed to accommodate family commitments. (Note: For EpiSci job openings, fully remote work will be considered by exception.)

About the role

We are looking for a software engineer with passion and expertise in mapping and localization for autonomous vehicles or mobile robots. Your contributions will build a system that is best-in-class, highly reliable for autonomous and advanced driver-assistance use cases. 

In addition to your engineering contributions, by working in our dynamic and customer-focused team culture, you will be a key contributor for a new business that builds on and informs best practices in the nascent autonomy industry. We move fast and focus on excellence, for our products and for our business. If you are hands-on and looking for a place to have a multiplying effect on making autonomous systems a reality, Applied is the place for you!

We are hiring for all levels.

At Applied Intuition, you will:
  • 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
We're looking for someone who has:
  • 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
Nice to have:
  • MS / PhD with focus on localization, mapping closely related field
  • Deep hands-on expertise in relevant algorithms or methods, such as SLAM, state estimation, non-linear optimization, Computer Vision, 3D geometry, numerical analysis, or distributed systems
  • Deep understanding of sensors used for localization, state of the art industry solutions, and common approaches for production systems
  • Experience with large-scale data processing using frameworks

Compensation at Applied Intuition for eligible roles includes base salary, equity, and benefits. Base salary is a single component of the total compensation package, which may also include equity in the form of options and/or restricted stock units, comprehensive health, dental, vision, life and disability insurance coverage, 401k retirement benefits with employer match, learning and wellness stipends, and paid time off. Note that benefits are subject to change and may vary based on jurisdiction of employment.

Applied Intuition pay ranges reflect the minimum and maximum intended target base salary for new hire salaries for the position. The actual base salary offered to a successful candidate will additionally be influenced by a variety of factors including experience, credentials & certifications, educational attainment, skill level requirements, interview performance, and the level and scope of the position.

Please reference the job posting’s subtitle for where this position will be located. For pay transparency purposes, the base salary range for this full-time position in the location listed is: $125,000 - $222,000 USD annually. 

Don’t meet every single requirement? If you’re excited about this role but your past experience doesn’t align perfectly with every qualification in the job description, we encourage you to apply anyway. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles.

Applied Intuition is an equal opportunity employer and federal contractor or subcontractor. Consequently, the parties agree that, as applicable, they will abide by the requirements of 41 CFR 60-1.4(a), 41 CFR 60-300.5(a) and 41 CFR 60-741.5(a) and that these laws are incorporated herein by reference. These regulations prohibit discrimination against qualified individuals based on their status as protected veterans or individuals with disabilities, and prohibit discrimination against all individuals based on their race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or national origin. These regulations require that covered prime contractors and subcontractors take affirmative action to employ and advance in employment individuals without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status or disability. The parties also agree that, as applicable, they will abide by the requirements of Executive Order 13496 (29 CFR Part 471, Appendix A to Subpart A), relating to the notice of employee rights under federal labor laws.

Top Skills

C++
Python

Applied Intuition Sunnyvale, California, USA Office

157 S Murphy Ave, Sunnyvale, CA, United States

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