Plus 2
Principal Engineer, Mapping and Localization
Santa Clara, CA · Principal
Sponsorship not specified$200k-$240kDetected 189 days ago
C++AlgorithmsCode ReviewComputer VisionRoboticsElectrical EngineeringSensors
About the role
- You will use fleet data to identify construction zones, lane shifts, or new signage and update the map in near real-time.
Responsibilities
- Lead the design and evolution of our localization architecture, making critical build-vs-buy decisions and defining long-term technical roadmaps.
- Design and implement robust, real-time algorithms for sensor fusion, visual/LiDAR odometry, and global localization using techniques like Factor Graphs, EKF/UKF, and particle filters.
- Develop pipelines to generate, maintain, and query High-Definition (HD) maps.
- Maintain and continuously update large-scale LiDAR-based HD maps to support autonomous driving systems.
- Optimize code for embedded compute constraints (latency, memory, and power) without sacrificing safety or accuracy.
Requirements
- Required Skills:
Nice to have
- PlusAI is a Physical AI company pioneering AI-based virtual driver software for factory-built autonomous trucks.
- Headquartered in Silicon Valley with operations in the United States and Europe, Plus was named by Fast Company as one of the World's Most Innovative Companies.
- Preferred Skills:
Skills
- M.S. or Ph.D. in Robotics, Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or a related field.
- 7+ years of industry experience in robotics, with at least 4 years dedicated to production-level localization or mapping systems.
- Expert-level Modern C++ (14/17/20) skills, with a deep understanding of memory management, multi-threading, and real-time systems.
- Deep understanding of 3D geometry, linear algebra, and coordinate transformations (quaternions, SE(3)).
- Familiarity with Eigen, Ceres, PCL, OpenCV, GTSAM
- Experience shipping localization stacks for deployed autonomous vehicles or mobile robots.
- Hands-on experience with LOAM, lego-LOAM, ORB-SLAM, or VINS.
- Experience with CUDA/GPU programming or optimization for ARM-based embedded platforms.
- Your opportunities joining PlusAI Work, learn and grow in a highly future-oriented, innovative and dynamic field.
- Wide range of opportunities for personal and professional development.
- Catered free lunch, unlimited snacks and beverages.
- Highly competitive salary and benefits package, including 401(k) plan.
Compensation
- Highly competitive salary and benefits package, including 401(k) plan.
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