Pittsburgh, PA Hybrid Employment $141,000 - $242,000 USD

Waabi is hiring a Senior / Staff Software Engineer, Localization

About the Role

The role involves developing core software for high-accuracy localization in autonomous vehicles, integrating sensor inputs, refining algorithms, and ensuring robust performance across diverse conditions.

Responsibilities

  • Design and implement software for precise vehicle positioning
  • Develop algorithms that process sensor data for location estimation
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to integrate localization into broader systems
  • Optimize code for real-time performance and reliability
  • Work with lidar, radar, and camera data to improve positional accuracy
  • Troubleshoot and resolve issues in production environments
  • Contribute to architecture and design decisions for scalable systems
  • Ensure software meets safety and quality standards
  • Evaluate new technologies and methodologies for localization
  • Support testing and validation across different scenarios
  • Improve system resilience in GPS-denied or challenging environments
  • Maintain clean, documented, and testable code
  • Participate in code reviews and technical discussions
  • Drive improvements in system accuracy and computational efficiency
  • Assist in defining metrics for localization performance

Nice to Have

  • PhD in a relevant technical field
  • Prior work on autonomous vehicle localization systems
  • Hands-on experience with lidar-based mapping and localization
  • Knowledge of SLAM algorithms and implementations
  • Familiarity with real-time operating systems
  • Experience with high-performance computing environments
  • Background in machine learning applied to sensor data
  • Contributions to open-source robotics projects
  • Published research in localization or robotics
  • Experience leading technical projects or mentoring engineers

Compensation

Competitive salary and equity package

Work Arrangement

Hybrid work model

Team

Engineering team focused on autonomous vehicle technology

About the Team

  • This team builds the core software that enables vehicles to understand their exact position in real time, using a combination of sensor inputs and advanced algorithms.
  • Members work closely with hardware, perception, and planning teams to ensure seamless integration and high reliability.

What We Value

  • Technical excellence with a focus on practical solutions
  • Ownership of projects from concept to deployment
  • Collaborative problem-solving across disciplines
  • Continuous learning and innovation in a fast-evolving domain

Visa sponsorship available for qualified candidates

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Department Software – Software Engineering
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Posted a month ago