Cyngn
Software Engineer, Autonomy - Calibration, Mapping & Localization
Mountain View, CA
Sponsorship not specified$162k-$180kDetected 80 days ago
PythonC++AlgorithmsCode ReviewGitProject ManagementJiraRoboticsElectrical EngineeringSensorsResearchCommunicationCollaborationMentoring
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About the role
- This role is a strong fit for an early-career engineer who has solid robotics fundamentals and is eager to deepen their expertise in mapping and localization on real production hardware.
Responsibilities
- Implement, tune, and test mapping, localization, and sensor calibration algorithms for our autonomous vehicle platforms using C++ and Python, with guidance and code review from senior team members.
- To build this emergent technology, we are looking for innovative, motivated, and experienced leaders to join us and move this field forward.
- If you like to build, tinker, and create with a team of trusted and passionate colleagues, then Cyngn is the place for you.
- We build today and deploy tomorrow.
- We just develop them.
- Collaboration and trust drive our creative environment.
Requirements
- Working knowledge of matrix factorization algorithms and Lie algebra/groups, or a strong willingness to learn.
- Familiarity with 3D Lidar-based mapping and localization concepts for autonomous vehicles (e.g., LOAM series, GICP, FastLIO, bundle-adjustment).
- 2-4 years of experience (including internships, research, or academic projects) building robotics or autonomous vehicle software.
- Proficiency writing C++ in a collaborative software environment-familiarity with unit testing, code review, and version control.
- Proficiency in Python.
- Solid foundation in probability theory, linear algebra, 3D geometry, and spatial coordinate transformations.
- Exposure to state estimation frameworks such as EKFs and/or nonlinear optimization libraries (GTSAM, G2O, Ceres-Solver, etc.).
- Excellent written & verbal communication skills, and eagerness to learn from and collaborate with a senior team.
- Bonus Qualifications
Nice to have
- Academic publications, patents, or notable open-source contributions.
- Experience with GPU programming, CUDA.
- Hands-on experience tuning or deploying algorithms on physical robots or vehicles.
- Experience with multi-sensor calibration or sensor mis-alignment detection.
- Experience with camera-based SLAM and 3D multi-view geometry.
- Exposure to modern software development version control and project management tools-Git, Jira, etc.
- BS or MS in robotics, computer science, electrical engineering, or a similar technical field (MS a plus).
Compensation
- $162k-$180k
Benefits
- This means our employees not only work in close-knit teams with mentorship from company leaders-they also get access to the liquidity of our publicly-traded equity.
- Balance assigned project tasks, code reviews, and learning to meet product-driven milestones in a fast-paced startup environment.
Company info
- Key reasons to join Cyngn: We are small and big.
- We are small and big.
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