Staff Software Engineer, Calibration
$189k - $303k USD
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We’re searching for a Staff Software Engineer for the calibration team. The calibration team is responsible for ensuring all sensors on all vehicles remain well aligned to support higher-level autonomy functions. Our software ranges from low-level intrinsics models for our in-house FMCW lidar to high-level continuous/online calibration.
In this role, you will
- Provide technical leadership for the development and ownership of online calibration and state estimation systems to ensure high-level autonomy.
- Design and implement efficient algorithms to process sensor data in real-time.
- Architect high-performance software to support continuous, real-time calibration as trucks operate in the field.
- Collaborate across multidisciplinary teams such as software, hardware, manufacturing, and operations.
Required Qualifications
- 8+ years of professional experience building software for safety critical applications.
- Advanced proficiency in C++, with a focus on high-performance engineering.
- Broad expertise in sensor calibration for various modalities, including cameras, lidars, radars, and IMUs.
- Deep technical knowledge of state estimation and both offline and online calibration techniques.
Desirable Qualifications
- Prior experience within robotics or autonomous vehicle domains.
- Experience with Eigen or other linear algebra libraries.
- Experience with Ceres or G2O or other optimization libraries.
The base salary range for this position is $189,000 - $303,000 per Year. Aurora’s pay ranges are determined by role, level, and location. Within the range, the successful candidate’s starting base pay will be determined based on factors including job-related skills, experience, qualifications, relevant education or training, and market conditions. These ranges may be modified in the future. The successful candidate will also be eligible for an annual bonus, equity compensation, and benefits.
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