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 promoting sustainable freight transportation.
• The company is seeking a Principal Software Engineer specializing in Perception Algorithms & State Estimation 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 departments to ensure deployment readiness.
• Responsibilities include mentoring team members to achieve perception goals and addressing problems related to object detection, tracking, localization, mapping, and sensor calibration.

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, factor graphs, and optimization is required.
• Applicants should have experience with mapping and calibration solutions and working with camera, lidar, and/or radar data in autonomy applications.
• Comfort with complex problem iteration, 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 necessary.
• Ideal candidates should be familiar with best practices and research in motion planning and/or controls and have the ability to design, implement, and deploy motion planning and/or control software stacks.

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 and opportunities for business trips to the headquarters in Denver, Colorado, to maintain team connections (3-4 times per year).