Applied Intuition · 1 day ago
Software Engineer - Mapping and Localization
Sunnyvale, CA
Full-time
Onsite
Mid Level
$125K/yr - $222K/yr
3+ years expApplied Intuition is powering the future of physical AI, creating the digital infrastructure needed for autonomous systems. The role involves designing and implementing a state-of-the-art mapping and localization system for various vehicle platforms, ensuring high reliability for autonomous applications.
Artificial Intelligence (AI)Autonomous VehiclesEnterprise SoftwareInfrastructureSoftware
Responsibilities
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
Qualification
Required
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
Preferred
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
Benefits
Comprehensive health, dental, vision, life and disability insurance coverage
401k retirement benefits with employer match
Learning and wellness stipends
Paid time off
Company
Applied Intuition
Applied Intuition provides software infrastructure to safely develop, test, and deploy autonomous vehicles
at scale.
1001-5000 employees
H1B Sponsorship
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2025 (122)
2024 (56)
2023 (33)
2022 (16)
2021 (4)
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$1.5BKey Investors
BlackRock,Kleiner PerkinsLux Capital,Porsche Investments ManagementAddition,Coatue,Elad Gil
2025-06-17Series F· $600M
2024-07-25Secondary Market· $300M
2024-03-11Series E· $250M
Leadership Team
Qasar Younis
Co-Founder and CEO
Peter Ludwig
CTO, Co-founder
Recent News
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