Gatik · 5 months ago
Staff Software Engineer – Localization (Lidar Odometry & Pose Graph Optimization)
Mountain View, CA
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$200K/yr - $260K/yr
6+ years expGatik, a leader in autonomous middle-mile logistics, is seeking a Staff Software Engineer with expertise in localization for autonomous systems, particularly in Lidar Odometry and Pose Graph Optimization. The role involves designing and implementing real-time localization algorithms to ensure accurate navigation of autonomous vehicles while collaborating with various teams to integrate localization into the autonomy stack.
Artificial Intelligence (AI)AutomotiveAutonomous Vehicles
Responsibilities
Design and develop high-performance localization modules using Lidar-based odometry and pose graph optimization techniques
Architect robust and scalable systems for real-time state estimation on autonomous platforms
Contribute to the full software lifecycle: design, implementation, testing, deployment, and maintenance
Collaborate closely with mapping, perception, and Control teams to integrate localization into the broader autonomy stack
Drive algorithmic innovation in SLAM, loop closure detection, outlier rejection, and sensor fusion
Optimize code for efficiency, robustness, and real-time performance on embedded and edge compute systems
Provide technical leadership, mentorship, and code reviews to elevate the team's overall engineering quality
Stay current with the latest research in the localization and SLAM domain and evaluate opportunities to apply new techniques
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Robotics, Electrical Engineering, or a related field
6+ years of total experience and 3+ years of hands-on experience working with Lidar Odometry and Pose Graph Optimization in real-world applications
Expert proficiency in modern C++ (C++14/17/20) and strong software engineering fundamentals (design patterns, concurrency, memory management)
Strong understanding of SLAM, factor graphs, optimization frameworks (e.g., g2o, Ceres, GTSAM)
Experience with 3D point cloud processing, ICP, scan matching, and Lidar SLAM pipelines
Familiarity with ROS/ROS2 and real-time robotics software development
Preferred
Experience working on autonomous vehicles, robotics platforms, or drone systems
Knowledge of sensor fusion techniques combining IMU, GPS, Lidar, and camera
Familiarity with Linux-based development, CI/CD pipelines, and performance profiling
Publications or open-source contributions in the area of localization or SLAM
Company
Gatik
Gatik is developing technology for autonomous light & medium duty trucks for B2B short-haul logistics.
201-500 employees
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