Remote Principal Software Engineer, State Estimation

Description:

• Outrider is a software company focused on automating distribution yards with electric, self-driving trucks, enhancing safety and efficiency.
• The company aims to promote sustainable freight transportation and has been operational since 2018, backed by notable investors.
• The Principal Software Engineer will work on perception algorithms and state estimation for online autonomy.
• Responsibilities include designing and developing state estimation solutions for autonomous vehicles, defining metrics, collaborating with teams, and mentoring team members.

Requirements:

• Candidates must be skilled in modern C++ and Python.
• Experience in developing state-of-the-art state estimation solutions for real-time applications in robotics is required, including E/KFs, factor graphs, and optimization.
• Candidates should have experience with mapping and calibration solutions.
• Familiarity with camera, lidar, and/or radar data in autonomy applications is necessary.
• The ability to iterate on complex problems and models, including problem definition, data handling, debugging, evaluation, and deployment, is essential.
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to work independently as a self-starter are required.

Benefits:

• The salary range for this position is $160,000 - $250,000, with actual compensation based on skills, qualifications, experience, and work location.
• Employees will have ownership of projects from day one, working in highly collaborative teams within a dynamic environment.
• The position offers a 100% remote work setup with a flexible work schedule under a Flex Time Off Policy.
• An annual career development stipend is provided to support career growth.
• There is an allowance for home office setup and opportunities for business trips to the headquarters in Denver, Colorado, 3-4 times a year.