Cyngn · 1 week ago
Senior Software Engineer, Autonomy - Calibration, Mapping & Localization
Mountain View, CA
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$180K/yr - $198K/yr
6+ years expCyngn is a publicly-traded autonomous technology company based in Mountain View, CA, that deploys self-driving industrial vehicles. The Senior Software Engineer will be responsible for delivering improvements and new features to calibration, localization, and mapping subsystems, collaborating with cross-functional teams to ensure safe and efficient driving for autonomous vehicles.
Autonomous VehiclesFleet ManagementTransportation
Responsibilities
Design, implement, tune, and test mapping, localization, and sensor calibration algorithms for our autonomous vehicle platforms using C++ and Python
Develop tooling and metrics for performance validation and continuous testing frameworks
Balance project tasks, code reviews, and research to meet product-driven milestones in a fast-paced startup environment
Qualification
Required
MS/Phd with focus in robotics or a similar technical field of study
Solid foundation in probability theory, linear algebra, 3D geometry, and spatial coordinate transformations
In-depth understanding of matrix factorization algorithms and Lie algebra/groups
Solid theoretical knowledge of state-of-the-art techniques in 3D Lidar-based mapping and localization for autonomous vehicles (LOAM series, GICP, FastLIO, bundle-adjustment)
Familiarity with state estimation frameworks such as EKF's as well as modern nonlinear optimization libraries (GTSAM, G2O, Ceres-Solver, GNC-Solver, etc.)
6+ years of industry experience as an autonomous vehicle or robotics software engineering professional including hands-on implementation and tuning on production hardware
6+ years industry experience writing C++ software in a production environment - architecture design, unit testing, code review, algorithm performance trade-offs, etc
Proficiency in Python
Excellent written & verbal communication skills
Preferred
Proven record of top-tier publications or patents
Experience with GPU programming, CUDA
Experience in implementing automated map change detection and updating techniques
Experience implementing modern multi-sensor calibration and sensor mis-alignment detection algorithms
Experience with camera-based SLAM and 3D multi-view geometry
Experience working with ROS2 to design, build, and operate robotic systems
Exposure to modern software development version control and project management tools - Git, Jira, etc
Benefits
Health benefits (Medical, Dental, Vision, HSA and FSA (Health & Dependent Daycare), Employee Assistance Program, 1:1 Health Concierge)
Life, Short-term and long-term disability insurance (Cyngn funds 100% of premiums)
Company 401(k)
Commuter Benefits
Flexible vacation policy
Sabbatical leave opportunity after 5 years with the company
Paid Parental Leave
Daily lunches for in-office employees and fully-stocked kitchen with snacks and beverages
Company
Cyngn
Cyngn specializes in creating and implementing scalable autonomous vehicle technology tailored for industrial entities.
51-200 employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$322.5MKey Investors
Aegis Capital Corporation
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Leadership Team
Lior Tal
CEO
Natalie Russell
Chief Financial Officer
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