Waabi

Senior / Staff Software Engineer, Localization

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5 months ago
Remote, United States +3 moreSenior / Staff+

Base Salary

$141k - $242k/yr

Responsibilities

  • Act as a domain expert in real-time vehicle localization and state estimation.
  • Design, implement, and optimize multi-sensor fusion algorithms using IMU, LiDAR, Radar, Camera, GNSS, and wheel encoder data.
  • Develop mathematical models for factor graph optimization, Kalman filters, and related state estimation systems.
  • Write highly optimized, low-latency Rust code for real-time execution on vehicle compute devices.
  • Collaborate with Perception and Mapping teams to integrate map data and semantic landmarks into localization.
  • Build evaluation frameworks for localization accuracy, integrity, and fault tolerance across simulation and physical test environments.

Requirements

  • BS, MS, or PhD in Robotics, Computer Science, Aerospace Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a related field.
  • At least 5 years of industry experience.
  • Deep expertise in probabilistic robotics, state estimation, and 3D geometry, including Gaussian estimation, filtering, smoothing, and mapping.
  • Experience building and optimizing online or offline SLAM systems and knowledge of point-cloud registration algorithms such as ICP.
  • Hands-on experience processing and fusing physical sensor data, including IMU, LiDAR, Radar, and GNSS.
  • Strong systems-level programming skills in modern C++ and/or Rust, including memory management, concurrency, and real-time computing.
  • Proficiency in Python for data analysis, prototyping, and tooling.
  • Strong foundation in linear algebra, calculus, and probability theory.
  • Track record of deploying complex state estimation algorithms on physical robots or autonomous vehicles.
  • Familiarity with GTSAM, Ceres Solver, or g2o is preferred.
  • Experience applying deep learning or AI/ML models to localization and feature matching is preferred.
  • Experience with high-speed highway autonomous driving constraints is preferred.

Benefits

  • Competitive compensation and equity awards.
  • Medical, dental, and vision coverage for full-time employees.
  • Unlimited vacation.
  • Flexible hours and work-from-home support.
  • Daily drinks, snacks, and catered meals when in the office.
  • Regular on-site, off-site, and virtual team-building activities and social events.

Tech Stack

Categories

Robotics
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