Motional
Senior Engineer - SLAM
Job Summary
This role involves designing and developing advanced mapping and localization systems for autonomous vehicles, with a focus on scalable and efficient software solutions. The candidate should have a strong background in computer science, robotics, or related fields, with experience in SLAM algorithms, C++ programming, and optimization techniques. Collaboration across teams such as perception, motion planning, and controls is essential, emphasizing safety and innovation. The position offers benefits like health coverage, retirement plans, and insurance, supporting a comprehensive employee package.
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Job Description
We are actively seeking an exceptional Mapping and Localization Software Engineer to design and develop cutting-edge systems and software for our current and future autonomous driving efforts. As a member of the Localization, Mapping and Calibration (LMC) organization, you will play a critical role in architecting and developing next-generation mapping and localization solutions. This is an exciting opportunity to have a direct impact on the company’s goals by solving technical problems which allow us to scale by reducing the cost and resources to map an area.
What You'll Be Doing
- Solve complex challenges associated with large-scale mapping and localization by applying state-of-the-art methods and techniques.
- Drive innovation and deliver impactful solutions by applying state-of-the-art methods and techniques to scale production maps.
- Develop and deploy scalable and efficient onboard and offboard software.
- Collaborate with experts across autonomy, including perception, motion planning and controls.
- Prioritize safety above all else in designing and implementing software solutions, ensuring the highest standards of safety in our autonomous driving efforts.
What We're Looking For
- Masters or PhD in Computer Science, Robotics or a related field.
- 2+ years of experience shipping production software in mapping and localization.
- Strong C++ software engineering and algorithm skills in a Unix environment.
- Deep understanding of SLAM, particularly state-of-the-art visual and visual-inertial SLAM.
- Strong fundamentals in nonlinear optimization and numerical linear algebra.
- Strong problem-solving skills and ability to learn.
- Ability to communicate and collaborate across multiple teams, researchers and engineers.
Bonus Points (not required)
- Experience applying machine learning techniques to SLAM problems.
The salary range for this role is an estimate based on a wide range of compensation factors including but not limited to specific skills, experience and expertise, role location, certifications, licenses, and business needs. The estimated compensation range listed in this job posting reflects base salary only. This role may include additional forms of compensation such as a bonus or company equity. The recruiter assigned to this role can share more information about the specific compensation and benefit details associated with this role during the hiring process.
Candidates for certain positions are eligible to participate in Motional’s benefits program. Motional’s benefits include but are not limited to medical, dental, vision, 401k with a company match, health saving accounts, life insurance, pet insurance, and more.
Motional is a driverless technology company making autonomous vehicles a safe, reliable, and accessible reality. We’re driven by something more.
Our journey is always people first.
We aren't just developing driverless cars; we're creating safer roadways, more equitable transportation options, and making our communities better places to live, work, and connect. Our team is made up of engineers, researchers, innovators, dreamers and doers, who are creating a technology with the potential to transform the way we move.
Higher purpose, greater impact.
We’re creating first-of-its-kind technology that will transform transportation. To do so successfully, we must design for everyone in our cities and on our roads. We believe in building a great place to work through a progressive, global culture that is diverse, inclusive, and ensures people feel valued at every level of the organization. Diversity helps us to see the world differently; it’s not only good for our business, it’s the right thing to do.
Scale up, not starting up.
Our team is behind some of the industry's largest leaps forward, including the first fully-autonomous cross-country drive in the U.S, the launch of the world's first robotaxi pilot, and operation of the world's longest-standing public robotaxi fleet. We’re driven to scale; we’re moving towards commercialization of our technology, and we need team members who are ready to embrace change and challenges.
Formed as a joint venture between Hyundai Motor Group and Aptiv, Motional is fundamentally changing how people move through their lives. Headquartered in Boston, Motional has operations in the U.S and Asia. For more information, visit www.Motional.com and follow us on Twitter, LinkedIn, Instagram and YouTube.
Motional AD Inc. is an EOE. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. To comply with Federal Law, we participate in E-Verify. All newly-hired employees are queried through this electronic system established by the DHS and the SSA to verify their identity and employment eligibility.
Motional
Motional harnesses deep industry experience in our mission to develop and deploy autonomous vehicles and to make driverless technology safe and reliable.
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