Hiring: Senior Software Engineer, Autonomy - Calibration, Mapping & Localization Company: Cyngn Location: Mountain View, CA Job Posted Time: 2026-09-03 14:33:51 Employment Type: On-site Target Skills & Keywords : AI, C++, Git, Jira, Linear, Project Management, Python, Unit Testing About the job Experience: •6+ years of industry experience as an autonomous vehicle or robotics software engineering professional including hands-on implementation and tuning on production hardware. •6+ years industry experience writing C++ software in a production environment - architecture design, unit testing, code review, algorithm performance trade-offs, etc. •5 years with the company Required Skills: •Design, implement, tune, and test mapping, localization, and sensor calibration algorithms for our autonomous vehicle platforms using C++ and Python. •Develop tooling and metrics for performance validation and continuous testing frameworks. •Balance project tasks, code reviews, and research to meet product-driven milestones in a fast-paced startup environment. Qualifications: •MS/Phd with focus in robotics or a similar technical field of study •Solid foundation in probability theory, linear algebra, 3D geometry, and spatial coordinate transformations. •In-depth understanding of matrix factorization algorithms and Lie algebra/groups. •Solid theoretical knowledge of state-of-the-art techniques in 3D Lidar-based mapping and localization for autonomous vehicles (LOAM series, GICP, FastLIO, bundle-adjustment) •Operational familiarity with state estimation frameworks such as EKF’s as well as modern nonlinear optimization libraries. •Excellent written & verbal communication skills. •Proven record of top-tier publications or patents. Compensation: •Health benefits (Medical, Dental, Vision) through Aetna, Kaiser Permanente, and Guardian, with multiple plan tiers to choose from Interested candidates, please apply directly through the job posting on company's career page or try via AI auto apply on this platform. Don't miss this opportunity to join a forward-thinking team!