Senior/Staff Software Engineer in Localization

Join Waymo, a leader in autonomous vehicle technology, as a Software Engineer focused on Sensor/Vehicle Testing and Calibration. In this role, you will be integral to enhancing our vehicle systems and ensuring optimal performance through rigorous testing and calibration processes. Your expertise will contribute to the development of cutting-edge technologies that aim to revolutionize transportation.

About UsNuro is at the forefront of self-driving technology, dedicated to making autonomy available to everyone. Established in 2016, we are developing the world's most scalable driver by merging innovative AI with robust automotive hardware. Our flagship technology, the Nuro Driver™, is licensed to facilitate a variety of applications, from robotaxis to commercial fleets and personal vehicles. With years of successful self-driving deployments, Nuro is paving the way for automakers and mobility platforms to achieve commercial-scale autonomy, enabling a safer, more interconnected future.Role OverviewOur Sensor Data and Calibration team is expanding, and we are seeking a Senior Software Engineer with a strong background in robotics and machine learning. You will be responsible for designing both online and offline unstructured (targetless) sensor calibration algorithms. The ideal candidate will have extensive hands-on experience in the research, development, and application of machine learning methods utilizing various sensor data types (IMU, camera, lidar, radar, etc.). Familiarity with classical state estimation techniques, such as non-linear least-squares optimization and Lie algebra, is a plus.Key ResponsibilitiesDevelop cutting-edge state estimation and calibration algorithms leveraging both traditional robotics and modern machine learning techniques.Evaluate and characterize the accuracy and performance metrics of state estimation and calibration algorithms.Integrate calibration pipelines into the autonomy system while monitoring onboard performance and resource usage.Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance ML model training and overall performance assessment.Address critical inquiries regarding sensor data and overall autonomy effectiveness.

Role overview This Senior Software Engineer position at Aurora Innovation focuses on sensor infrastructure for autonomous vehicles in Mountain View, California. The role centers on building and improving sensor technologies to ensure they operate reliably in real-world scenarios. Daily work involves designing, implementing, and refining sensor systems that are critical to the performance of autonomous vehicles. What you will do Develop and optimize software to integrate sensors into autonomous vehicles Create solutions that enhance the performance and reliability of sensor systems Work closely with engineers from other teams to maintain seamless sensor operations Requirements Significant experience in software development, particularly with sensor systems Proven ability to design and implement complex technical solutions Strong collaboration skills and a commitment to advancing autonomous vehicle technology

About Us Nuro is a pioneering self-driving technology firm focused on democratizing autonomy for everyone. Established in 2016, we are on a mission to create the world's most scalable autonomous driver. Our innovative approach blends advanced AI with automotive-grade hardware, allowing us to license our core technology, the Nuro Driver™, across diverse applications including robotaxis, commercial fleets, and personal vehicles. Our proven technology, tested through numerous self-driving deployments, provides automakers and mobility platforms with a clear path to commercial-scale autonomous vehicles, fostering a safer, more connected future. Position OverviewWe are excited to expand our robotics team and are seeking a talented Senior Software Engineer to join our Sensor Data and Calibration unit. The ideal candidate will possess a strong background in robotics and machine learning, with a focus on developing sophisticated synthetic sensor simulation models and algorithms. Experience in research, development, and application of machine learning techniques (such as NeRF or Gaussian splatting) for generating synthetic sensor data, including photorealistic images and realistic LiDAR or radar outputs, is essential. Key Responsibilities Research and create cutting-edge synthetic sensor simulation methodologies. Evaluate and characterize the realism and effectiveness of synthetic sensor data. Address essential inquiries regarding sensor data and autonomous performance. Collaborate with various teams across autonomy, infrastructure, and systems to define mapping requirements. Qualifications One of the following: PhD in machine learning, computer science, electrical engineering, robotics, or a related field, with 3+ years of industry experience. Master's degree with 4+ years of industry experience. 5+ years of industry experience. In-depth knowledge of machine learning fundamentals with practical experience in training and assessing contemporary ML models. Proficient in Python, with experience in deep learning frameworks such as PyTorch, TensorFlow, or JAX. Preferred Qualifications Strong grasp of 3D geometry and state estimation principles. Experience in systems-level coding. Familiarity with simulating and modeling real sensors (camera, LiDAR, radar, IMU, etc.), including noise modeling. Expertise in modern ML graphics techniques, such as NeRF, Gaussian Splatting, and/or generative models.

Waymo is at the forefront of autonomous driving technology, dedicated to becoming the world's most trusted driver. Originating from the Google Self-Driving Car Project in 2009, Waymo has tirelessly worked to develop the Waymo Driver—The World’s Most Experienced Driver™—with a goal to enhance mobility access while preventing countless traffic-related fatalities. The Waymo Driver facilitates our fully autonomous ride-hail service and can be adapted for various vehicle platforms and applications. With over ten million rider-only trips accomplished, our technology has autonomously navigated more than 100 million miles on public roads and an impressive amount in simulation across 15+ U.S. states.Our Systems Engineering team is dedicated to innovatively integrating software and hardware systems. We establish rigorous performance standards that guarantee the seamless operation of our vehicles and ensure passenger safety. We are seeking passionate individuals who thrive in a collaborative environment and are committed to delivering impactful results.This role follows a hybrid work schedule and reports to a Systems Engineer Lead.

About CyngnLocated in Mountain View, CA, Cyngn is a pioneering publicly traded company focused on autonomous technology. We specialize in deploying self-driving industrial vehicles, such as forklifts and tuggers, across factories, warehouses, and facilities throughout North America. To advance this innovative sector, we seek driven, creative, and experienced professionals to join our mission. If you thrive in a collaborative environment where you can build, innovate, and explore alongside a passionate team, Cyngn is the perfect place for you.Dynamic Work Environment.With a tight-knit team of under 100 employees, Cyngn operates with the excitement of a startup while being publicly traded. This unique blend offers our team members both close collaboration with leadership and the benefits of publicly traded equity liquidity.From Concept to Reality.Our autonomous vehicles are not just concepts; they are actively deployed for real clients today, ensuring that your contributions will have a significant and visible impact.A Human-Centric Team.We pride ourselves on being a diverse and welcoming team of intelligent individuals who value collaboration and trust. At Cyngn, every team member's perspective is valued, driving our innovative spirit.Role Overview: As a Senior Software Engineer on our Calibration, Localization, & Mapping (CLAM) team, you will be instrumental in delivering vital enhancements and new functionalities to our calibration, localization, and mapping systems. You will work within a focused, agile team to develop production-grade software that facilitates the efficient and accurate generation of HD maps at Cyngn deployment sites, as well as reliable localization for our autonomous vehicle fleets. Collaborative efforts with cross-functional teams, including vehicle infrastructure, hardware, QA, and other autonomy divisions (such as Perception, Decision, Planning, and Control), will be essential to ensure seamless integration, thorough testing, and ultimately safe and efficient operations for the next generation of Cyngn's autonomous vehicles.

Join Waymo, a leader in autonomous vehicle technology, as a Senior Software Engineer specializing in Behavior Test Engineering. In this role, you will collaborate with cross-functional teams to design, develop, and implement robust test frameworks that ensure the safety and reliability of our self-driving technology.Your expertise will contribute to creating innovative solutions that push the boundaries of what is possible in autonomous driving. You will be responsible for enhancing the testing processes and ensuring our software meets the highest standards of quality and performance.

At Waymo, we are at the forefront of autonomous driving technology, striving to become the world’s most trusted driver. Since our inception as the Google Self-Driving Car Project in 2009, we have dedicated ourselves to developing the Waymo Driver—The World's Most Experienced Driver™. Our mission is to enhance mobility access while potentially saving thousands of lives lost to traffic accidents. The Waymo Driver powers our fully autonomous ride-hailing service and can be adapted to various vehicle platforms and applications. With over ten million rides completed, our technology has driven more than 100 million miles on public roads and tens of billions in simulation across 15+ states in the U.S.We are looking for innovative and collaborative individuals to join our Hardware Engineering team, which includes electrical, mechanical, reliability, software, and vehicle engineers. Together, we design, build, and refine the products that serve as the eyes and ears of Waymo's autonomous driving technology, integrating them into our vehicle platforms. If you are curious and talented, we want you on our team!This position follows a hybrid work model, and you will report to the Tech Lead Manager of the Sensor Software Team.

Join Waymo, a pioneering autonomous driving technology company dedicated to creating the world's most reliable driver. Originating from the Google Self-Driving Car Project in 2009, Waymo has made significant advancements in developing the Waymo Driver—The World's Most Experienced Driver™. Our mission is to enhance mobility and save lives by providing safe, fully autonomous ride-hail services. With over ten million rides completed and more than 100 million miles driven autonomously across 15+ U.S. states, we are at the forefront of innovation in transportation. As a Software Engineer specializing in Vehicle Dynamics Planning, you will:Collaborate with a dynamic team to ensure our vehicles operate safely and comfortably in complex environments with unpredictable inputs.Develop and implement algorithms to assess and enhance the performance of cutting-edge technologies, ensuring adaptability across various urban landscapes and weather conditions.Engage in groundbreaking projects that integrate traditional robotics with modern machine learning techniques.

About UsAt Aurora Innovation, we are on a mission to revolutionize transportation through the safe and efficient deployment of self-driving technology.The Aurora Driver is set to transform mobility and logistics, paving the way for a more secure, efficient, and accessible future for all. Joining Aurora means tackling intricate challenges alongside a team of passionate and intelligent individuals, enhancing your expertise as you expand your knowledge base. Stay updated on our latest developments at aurora.tech or connect with us on LinkedIn. We seek talented individuals from diverse backgrounds eager to contribute to a transportation ecosystem designed to enhance road safety, facilitate the timely delivery of essential goods, and improve mobility for everyone.We are in search of a Software Engineer II to join our calibration team. This team plays a critical role in ensuring that all vehicle sensors are precisely aligned to support advanced autonomy functions. Our software solutions range from low-level intrinsic models for our proprietary FMCW lidar to high-level continuous and online calibration.Key ResponsibilitiesDesign and implement efficient algorithms for real-time sensor data processing.Own the complete software lifecycle, including design, implementation, testing, deployment, and maintenance of online calibration software for our vehicles. Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams across software, hardware, manufacturing, and operations.

Who We AreNuro is a pioneering self-driving technology company dedicated to making autonomous vehicles accessible for everyone. Established in 2016, Nuro is at the forefront of developing the world's most scalable driver, merging advanced AI with automotive-grade hardware. Our signature technology, the Nuro Driver™, is licensed to support an array of applications including robotaxis, commercial fleets, and personal vehicles. With years of successful self-driving deployments behind us, we provide automakers and mobility platforms a clear pathway to commercial-scale autonomous vehicles, contributing to a safer, more connected future.About the RoleIn the capacity of Senior Software Engineer focusing on Collision Avoidance Testing, you will collaborate with various teams, including onboard autonomy, evaluation infrastructure, data science, operations, and simulation, to assess the performance of our autonomous vehicles in collision avoidance situations. Your key responsibilities will include pinpointing gaps in on-road and simulation tests, crafting suitable tests to address these gaps, evaluating test results, and refining test designs. You will analyze outcomes, propose product enhancements, and communicate residual risks to both leadership and within the safety case framework.About the WorkDesign realistic scenarios to enhance collision avoidance and detection test coverage utilizing log replay simulations and synthetic reconstructions of third-party accidents.Create validation methodologies for testing Automated Emergency Braking functionalities through simulations and structured testing.Identify deficiencies in both simulation and public road testing, formulating structured test scenarios to bridge these gaps in compliance with standards from NHTSA or NCAP.Assist in developing models to quantify risks in scenarios with non-zero collision probabilities.Draft test and residual risk reports, offering strategic recommendations to enhance simulation realism and autonomy architecture.Support the safety assessment by identifying, documenting, and communicating claims related to collision avoidance and simulation realism.Effectively communicate across teams including onboard and offboard software engineers, test operations, and leadership to present risks and requirements clearly.

About UsAt Aurora Innovation, we are dedicated to revolutionizing the transportation industry by harnessing the power of self-driving technology. Our mission is to make this technology accessible, safe, and efficient for everyone.The Aurora Driver will usher in a new era of mobility and logistics, contributing to a safer and more efficient future.Joining Aurora means collaborating with a team of passionate and intelligent individuals to tackle complex challenges head-on while continuously honing your expertise. For the latest updates, visit aurora.tech or follow us on LinkedIn.We are on the lookout for a Staff Software Engineer to join our calibration team. This team is pivotal in ensuring that all vehicle sensors are correctly aligned to support advanced autonomy functions. Our software solutions span from low-level intrinsic models for our proprietary FMCW lidar to sophisticated continuous and online calibration methodologies.In this position, you will:Lead the technical direction for the development and management of online calibration and state estimation systems that guarantee high-level autonomy.Create and implement algorithms that efficiently process sensor data in real-time.Design high-performance software solutions to facilitate continuous, real-time calibration while trucks operate in the field.

Join our dynamic team as a Vehicle Test Driver in the innovative tech hub of Mountain View, CA. In this role, you will be responsible for conducting comprehensive tests on various vehicles, ensuring they meet the high standards of performance, safety, and quality that our clients expect.

About Waymo Waymo began as the Google Self-Driving Car Project in 2009. Since then, the team has focused on building the Waymo Driver to improve mobility and reduce traffic fatalities. Waymo’s technology powers a fully autonomous ride-hailing service and adapts to a range of vehicle platforms. With over ten million rider-only trips and more than 100 million autonomous miles on public roads, the company brings deep experience to the field. Team Overview The Hardware Engineering team brings together electrical, mechanical, reliability, software, and vehicle engineers. This group designs, builds, and improves the systems that form the sensory backbone of Waymo’s autonomous vehicles. The team works closely to integrate these systems into vehicle platforms and continually refines them to support safe and reliable autonomous driving. Role Overview: Senior Software Engineer - Vehicle Platforms (C++) This position focuses on software engineering for vehicle platforms, with an emphasis on C++. The Senior Software Engineer will contribute to the development and integration of systems that enable Waymo’s autonomous vehicles. The role is based in Mountain View, CA, and follows a hybrid work schedule. The position reports to the Senior Staff Software Engineer for Embedded Systems.

At Reliable Robotics, we are pioneering innovative technologies that enhance aviation safety and save lives. Our automated aviation systems are designed to revolutionize air transportation, making it safer, more convenient, and fundamentally transforming the movement of goods—and eventually people—across the globe. Our team consists of dedicated engineers with expertise in aerospace, robotics, and autonomous vehicles, all committed to making this vision a reality.In your role as a Flight Software Test Verification and Validation (V&V) Engineer, you will create robust test cases that support our verification processes, ensuring the safety and reliability of our aviation products. Your work will facilitate a high-fidelity training environment for our flight-test crews.Key ResponsibilitiesAs a Flight Software Test V&V Engineer within the Simulation and Test Systems team, you will play a vital role in testing and deploying software for autonomous aircraft. You will help design, implement, and maintain the hardware and software infrastructure needed to verify aircraft performance prior to flight testing. Your responsibilities will include verifying flight software functionality across various integrated test environments, including software-in-the-loop (SIL), hardware-in-the-loop (HITL), and on-aircraft testing. Additionally, you will author and execute test procedures for on-ground aircraft testing.A significant aspect of this position involves developing and maintaining automated test scripts within our testing ecosystem, which are essential for functional testing and requirements-driven software assessments necessary for FAA certification.This position requires strong collaboration skills as you will work closely with various engineering teams to develop test plans, execute tests, troubleshoot issues, and drive resolution. You will also oversee the maintenance, installation, and troubleshooting of test and simulation equipment.

Waymo is seeking a highly skilled Senior Research Scientist to join our innovative team focused on sensor simulation. In this role, you will be responsible for developing cutting-edge simulation technologies that enhance our autonomous vehicle systems.Your expertise will contribute to improving the accuracy and efficiency of our simulations, playing a crucial role in the advancement of self-driving technology. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams to drive innovation and ensure our systems are at the forefront of the industry.

About UsAurora Innovation is on a mission to revolutionize transportation through safe and rapid deployment of self-driving technology. Our flagship product, the Aurora Driver, aims to usher in a new era of mobility and logistics, ensuring a safer, more efficient, and accessible future for everyone.Join us at Aurora, where you will collaborate with a team of passionate experts to solve complex challenges and expand your expertise. For the latest updates, visit aurora.tech or follow us on LinkedIn.We are looking for a talented Staff Software Engineer to join our Vehicle Connectivity team. This team is dedicated to developing Aurora's self-driving vehicle connectivity stack, ensuring reliable, observable, and secure vehicle-to-cloud communications.

At Reliable Robotics, we're pioneering cutting-edge technology to enhance safety in aviation, ultimately saving lives. Our vision for automated aviation systems is to create a future where air transportation is safer, more efficient, and transformative in the movement of goods and people across the globe. Our team is composed of dedicated engineers with backgrounds in aerospace, robotics, and autonomous vehicles, all striving to bring this vision to life.As a Software Engineer specializing in Test Platforms, you will be instrumental in developing the tools that support our testing and verification processes, ensuring the safety and reliability of our aviation products. Additionally, you will contribute to crafting a high-fidelity training environment for our flight-test teams.Key ResponsibilitiesIn this role, you will shape integrated verification procedures to affirm that our flight application software meets rigorous design and performance standards. You will play a vital role in the release and verification processes for flight software, a core aspect of our flight test program. Collaborating in a dynamic environment, you will coordinate with various engineering teams as you develop test plans, execute tests, troubleshoot issues, and facilitate prompt resolutions. Furthermore, you will have opportunities to create automated test frameworks, build analytical test tools, and enhance our hardware-in-the-loop testing capabilities. This is a hands-on position, requiring maintenance, installation, and troubleshooting of test and simulation equipment.Basic QualificationsMinimum of 2 years of professional experience in object-oriented Python developmentMinimum of 2 years of professional experience in object-oriented C++ developmentAt least 2 years of experience in testing integrated hardware/software products or mission-critical systemsBachelor's degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or a related fieldPreferred QualificationsExperience in robotics or other safety-critical software domainsFamiliarity with developing automated test cases using GitHub Actions, Jenkins, Travis CI, or similar CI/CD toolsProven capability in building or maintaining hardware-in-the-loop (HITL) test environments

Join Waymo, a leader in self-driving technology, as a Systems Test Engineer focused on sensing. In this pivotal role, you will engage in the testing and validation of advanced sensing systems that are critical to the safety and efficiency of autonomous vehicles. Your expertise will help shape the future of transportation and contribute to bringing self-driving technology to the public.You will collaborate with a multidisciplinary team, working closely with software engineers, hardware engineers, and product managers to ensure the highest quality standards in our sensing systems. Your responsibilities will include developing test plans, executing test cases, and analyzing results to ensure our technology meets stringent performance criteria.