Software Engineer, State Estimation & Localization

4+ years of professional engineering or applied research experience in state estimation, localization, navigation, SLAM, or sensor fusion

Strong foundations in probabilistic estimation, linear algebra, 3D geometry, and numerical methods

Hands-on experience with one or more of GNSS/INS fusion, Kalman filtering, factor graphs, lidar or visual odometry, point-cloud registration, or sensor calibration

Strong production software skills in Rust or modern C++. Our production stack is primarily Rust, and we will support experienced C++ engineers as they ramp up

Experience measuring estimator performance using ground truth, recorded data, simulation, and real-world testing

Strong debugging and data-analysis skills, including the ability to investigate problems across algorithms, software, sensors, and hardware

A degree in Robotics, Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Applied Mathematics, or a related field, or equivalent practical experience

Experience deploying state-estimation systems on autonomous vehicles, robots, or embedded platforms

Experience with estimator monitoring, uncertainty, fault detection, redundancy, or safety-relevant systems

Experience with nonlinear optimization, factor graphs, or smoothing

Deep knowledge of GNSS, inertial sensing, lidar, sensor timing, calibration, and real-world failure modes

Experience with lidar localization, ICP, continuous-time estimation, or articulated-machine estimation

Experience building offline reference estimators or independent ground-truth systems

Production experience with Rust

Familiarity with construction, mining, agricultural, or other heavy industrial machines

Based in San Francisco with the ability to be onsite at our SF office 3 day a week

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