Remote Principal Software Engineer, State Estimation

Description:

• Outrider is a software company focused on automating distribution yards with electric, self-driving trucks, aiming to improve safety and efficiency while eliminating hazardous manual tasks.
• The company is seeking a Perception Algorithms & State Estimation Engineer to tackle complex perception and state estimation challenges for online autonomy.
• The role involves designing and developing state estimation solutions for autonomous vehicles, defining metrics, and collaborating with the perception team and other teams for deployment.
• Responsibilities include mentoring team members and delivering solutions ready for deployment on autonomous vehicles.

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, including Extended/Unscented Kalman Filters (E/KFs), factor graphs, and optimization is required.
• Applicants should have experience in building mapping and calibration solutions.
• Familiarity with camera, lidar, and/or radar data in autonomy applications is essential.
• Candidates must be comfortable iterating on complex problems and models, including problem definition, data handling, debugging, evaluation, and deployment.
• Excellent communication skills are necessary.
• Candidates should be self-starters, capable of working independently and overcoming challenges.

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, work in highly collaborative teams, and enjoy a dynamic work 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.
• Employees will have opportunities for business trips to the headquarters in Denver, Colorado, to stay connected with the team (3-4 times per year).