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Software Engineer, Autonomy - Calibration, Mapping & Localization

Cyngn, Inc. · Mountain View, CA · $162k–$180k

The role

Cyngn is hiring a Software Engineer to join its Calibration, Localization & Mapping (CLAM) team. The role involves implementing, tuning, and testing algorithms for autonomous tuggers using C++ and Python, with a focus on production-quality software. This position is suited for an early-career engineer with solid robotics fundamentals.

Pay
$162k–$180k
Location
Mountain View, CA
Work mode
Hybrid
Employment
Intern
Level
Mid
Experience
2+ yrs
Education
Bachelors

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About Cyngn, Inc.

Cyngn is a publicly-traded autonomous technology company based in Mountain View, CA, deploying self-driving industrial vehicles, specifically autonomous tuggers, to factories and warehouses across North America.

What you would do

  • Implement, tune, and test mapping, localization, and sensor calibration algorithms using C++ and Python.
  • Contribute to tooling and metrics for performance validation and continuous testing frameworks.
  • Debug and analyze algorithm performance using real-world and simulated sensor data.
  • Iterate on algorithms based on results from vehicle testing.
  • Balance project tasks, code reviews, and learning to meet product-driven milestones.
  • Collaborate cross-functionally with vehicle infrastructure, hardware, QA, and other autonomy teams.

Must have

  • BS or MS in robotics, computer science, electrical engineering, or similar technical field.
  • Solid foundation in probability theory, linear algebra, 3D geometry, and spatial coordinate transformations.
  • Working knowledge of matrix factorization algorithms and Lie algebra/groups, or strong willingness to learn.
  • Familiarity with 3D Lidar-based mapping and localization concepts for autonomous vehicles.
  • Exposure to state estimation frameworks such as EKFs and/or nonlinear optimization libraries.
  • 2-4 years of experience 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.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
  • Eagerness to learn from and collaborate with a senior team.

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.
  • Experience working with ROS2 to design, build, and operate robotic systems.
  • Exposure to modern software development version control and project management tools like Git and Jira.

What you get

  • Health benefits including medical, dental, vision, HSA, FSA, and employee assistance program.
  • Life, short-term, and long-term disability insurance with 100% of premiums funded by company.
  • Company 401(k) plan.
  • Commuter benefits.
  • Flexible vacation policy.
  • Remote or hybrid work opportunities.

Experience and education

  • 2+ years of relevant experience
  • Bachelors degree or equivalent experience

Key skills

  • c++
  • python
  • lidar
  • mapping
  • localization
  • calibration
  • ekf
  • gtsam
  • g2o
  • ceres-solver
  • ros2
  • cuda
  • gpu programming
  • slam
  • multi-view geometry
  • git
  • jira
  • probability theory
  • linear algebra
  • 3d geometry
  • lie algebra
  • matrix factorization

About the role As a Software Engineer on our Calibration, Localization & Mapping (CLAM) team, you will help deliver improvements and new features to our calibration, localization, and mapping subsystems. You will work on a small, highly focused team building production-quality software that enables…

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