Ouster · 3 days ago
Senior Autonomy Engineer
San Francisco Bay Area
Full-time
Hybrid
Mid, Senior Level
4+ years expOuster is a company that creates cutting-edge sensors and software solutions aimed at enhancing safety and efficiency. They are seeking a Senior Autonomy Engineer to develop systems and features for autonomous applications, particularly in robotics and Advanced Driver Assistance Systems, while collaborating with internal teams and external stakeholders.
Autonomous VehiclesElectronicsIndustrial AutomationManufacturingRoboticsSensor
Hiring Manager
Tien Van
Responsibilities
Develop custom systems for autonomy, robotics and ADAS applications based on Ouster SDK features
Translate customer requirements into engineering implementation
Design, implement, and test features in C++ and Python for the open-source Ouster Lidar Sensor SDK
Develop and maintain clean, high-performance, robust cross-platform code
Prototype, design, and implement in-house tools to support internal engineering teams from embedded software to optics and manufacturing in building lidar sensors
Enhance internal perception and mapping capabilities
Document, plan, and track your work
Demonstrate new products to customers and stakeholders
Qualification
Required
4+ years of experience in high-performance C++ and Python
4+ years of experience developing autonomy systems with localization, obstacle avoidance and path planning algorithms
Proven track record of defining, developing and deploying fully autonomous robotic systems
Proven ability to troubleshoot complex systems, particularly in robotics, autonomous driving, and multi-sensor environments
Ability to integrate and process data from multiple sensors (LiDAR, cameras, IMUs) to achieve robust system performance
Strong communication, collaboration, and leadership skills
Significant Linux experience
Some knowledge of Linux networking, networking protocols and Python packaging
Experience working with Robotics Processing Platforms such as Nvidia Jetson, RaspberryPi
Experience developing and deploying with Docker
Ability to travel twice a quarter to customer sites
Preferred
Experience with cross-platform development, especially Windows or macOS
Past experience working directly with customers
LiDAR-based approaches for precise positioning
Network programming experience
Pybind11
Experience with Jenkins or other CI/CD systems
Experience with CMake, build, packaging
Web assembly
OpenGL
Experience maintaining an open-source codebase
Experience designing and implementing APIs for lidar, imaging, or other sensors
Benefits
Equity & benefits
Company
Ouster
Ouster builds high-resolution digital lidar sensors for industrial automation, smart infrastructure, robotics, and automotive.
201-500 employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$282MKey Investors
Runway Growth CapitalCox Enterprises
2022-05-20Post Ipo Debt· $50M
2021-03-12Post Ipo Equity· $100M
2021-03-12IPO
Leadership Team
Angus Pacala
Cofounder, CEO
Eric Younge
Co-Founder, Principal Engineer
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