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Gatik · 9 months ago

Software Engineer - Lidar/HD Mapping

positionMountain View, CA
timeFull-time
remoteOnsite
seniorityMid Level
money$150K/yr - $240K/yr
date3+ years exp

Gatik is a leader in autonomous middle-mile logistics, focused on revolutionizing the B2B supply chain with its autonomous transportation solutions. They are seeking a Software Engineer with expertise in LiDAR mapping and HD map pipeline development to enhance their mapping infrastructure for autonomous vehicles, ensuring high-precision 3D maps and optimizing geospatial data processing.

Artificial Intelligence (AI)AutomotiveAutonomous Vehicles
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Responsibilities

Develop and maintain scalable HD map pipelines ensuring real-time accuracy
Process LiDAR and sensor data for precise 3D maps and point cloud optimization
Implement geospatial data processing for large-scale mapping
Work with perception, localization, and planning teams to integrate HD maps into autonomous vehicles
Work with Lanelet2, OpenDRIVE, and industry mapping standards
Build QA tools to validate map accuracy and reliability
Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance mapping capabilities
Develop tools to validate and maintain map accuracy and reliability
Stay updated on advancements in HD mapping and geospatial tech

Qualification

HD map pipelinesLiDAR data processingGeospatial processingC++PythonGIS toolsGDALOpenDRIVELanelet2Debugging skillsPerformance optimizationAgilityCollaboration

Required

B.S./M.S. in Computer Science, Geospatial Sciences, Robotics, or related field
3+ years in HD maps and autonomous vehicle map pipelines
Strong C++ skills (modern C++ preferred)
Familiarity with Python (a plus)
Expertise in geospatial processing, GIS tools, and coordinate systems
Experience with GDAL, Proj4, GeoPandas, and LiDAR data processing
Knowledge of Lanelet2, OpenDRIVE, and Git, CI/CD pipelines
Strong debugging and performance optimization skills

Preferred

Experience in localization, perception, or motion planning
Knowledge of mapping visualization tools (Foxglove, RViz)
Exposure to ML-based mapping techniques
Familiarity with ML-based map annotation and geospatial databases (PostGIS, Oracle Spatial)

Company

Gatik

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Gatik is developing technology for autonomous light & medium duty trucks for B2B short-haul logistics.
dateFounded in 2017
location
Mountain View, California, USA
people-size201-500 employees
web-link
http://www.gatik.ai/

H1B Sponsorship

Gatik has a track record of offering H1B sponsorships. Please note that this does not guarantee sponsorship for this specific role. Below presents additional info for your reference. (Data Powered by US Department of Labor)
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2025 (20)
2024 (17)
2023 (10)
2022 (8)
2021 (5)
2020 (1)

Funding

Current Stage
Growth Stage
Total Funding
$152.86M
Key Investors
Nippon Express USAITOCHU CorporationIsuzu
2024-08-21Corporate Round
2024-06-10Series Unknown
2024-05-14Corporate Round· $30M

Leadership Team

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Gautam Narang
CEO & Co-Founder
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Apeksha Kumavat
Co-Founder & Chief Engineer
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