Hiring: Senior Software Engineer, Autonomy - Calibration, Mapping & Localization Company: Cyngn Location: San Francisco Bay Area Job Posted Time: 2026-09-16 13:30:01 Target Skills & Keywords : AI, C++, Git, Jira, Linear, 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: •$180,000 - $198,000 / year •Health benefits (Medical, Dental, Vision, HSA and FSA (Health & Dependent Daycare), Employee Assistance Program, 1:1 Health Concierge) 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!