Mapping and Localization Engineer

Stride Search

San Francisco, California

JOB DETAILS
SKILLS
Algorithms, CUDA (Compute Unified Device Architecture), Cloud Computing, Control Systems, Develop Methodologies, Geographic Information Systems (GIS), Image Processing, Linear Algebra, Localization, Mathematics, Physics, Problem Solving Skills, Product Development, Prototyping
LOCATION
San Francisco, California
POSTED
10 days ago

We're the driverless car
company. We believe in building great products to improve people’s lives by
making transportation safer, more accessible, and more convenient. Our team is
small, but we move quickly. In less than a year, we built prototype vehicles
that have logged over 10,000 autonomous miles on California highways. We're
looking for smart, ambitious people to help develop our next generation
products, ensure they’re reliable and safe, and deploy them at scale. We're
looking for a mapping and localization expert to develop, evaluate, and improve
key parts of our localization stack and mapping infrastructure.


RESPONSIBILITIES


    • Design, build, and evaluate
      new multi-camera online localization techniques

    • Develop new techniques for
      improving 2d and 3d map quality and handling updates

    • Design and build GIS tools
      and automated map visualization, inspection, and semantic tagging
      systems




REQUIREMENTS


    • MS or PhD in CS, math,
      physics, or similar field

    • Experience working with GIS
      software, point clouds, 2d/3d SLAM and/or machine vision algorithms

    • Excellent knowledge of
      linear algebra, and image processing
      techniques




BONUS POINTS


    • Experience with sparse
      matrix solvers, ICP, and optimization

    • Experience with the CUDA
      platform

    • Used OpenCV, ROS, and/or LCM

    • Background in feedback
      control systems or trajectory planning




PERKS


    • Solve difficult problems
      that have immediate and valuable real-world applications

    • Competitive salary and
      benefits (401k, health / dental / vision insurance)

    • Competitive equity

    • State of the art equipment
      for your work station

    • Catered lunch, snacks, etc.

    • Free rides in self-driving
      cars



About the Company

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Stride Search