Software Engineer Geometric Generation
Job description
You will develop and own geometric map-generation algorithms that turn lidar logs into offline maps. You will optimize sensors and pose graphs, diagnose failure modes, ship algorithmic fixes, improve distributed pipeline performance, and define data contracts for system integration.
Responsibilities
- Design, implement, and own geometric map-generation algorithms
- Optimize sensors, pose graphs, and multi-modal alignment
- Identify failure modes and ship algorithmic fixes
- Improve runtime and scalability of distributed map-build pipelines
- Define data contracts and integration requirements with neighboring teams
Requirements
- 3+ years of professional C++ software-development experience
- 3D geometry
- Point-cloud processing
- Registration
- Pose-graph optimization
- Nonlinear least-squares optimization
- Surface reconstruction
- Lidar-based SLAM or mapping
- Linear algebra
- Spatial transforms
- Numerical optimization
- Probability
- Data-quality debugging
Benefits
- Annual bonus
- Equity compensation
Skills mentioned
Aurora Innovation, Inc., founded in 2017, is pioneering the future of transportation through its development of self-driving vehicle technology. The company was established by a trio of visionaries: Chris Urmson, a former chief technology officer at Google’s self-driving division; Sterling Anderson, who led Tesla's Autopilot program; and Drew Bagnell, who was responsible for autonomy and perception at Uber. Based in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, with additional offices in Mountain View, California, Aurora has rapidly positioned itself as an avant-garde force in automotive technology. The core of Aurora's offerings is the Aurora Driver, an intelligent driving system designed to power a variety of vehicles, from freight trucks to passenger cars. This technology is not only geared towards enhancing safety but also promises efficient and reliable transportation solutions for the future. Aurora collaborates with major industry players, including Toyota, FedEx, and Volvo, to bring its self-driving technology to market, demonstrating its commitment to advancing the autonomous vehicle ecosystem. By utilizing a combination of cutting-edge sensors and sophisticated software, the Aurora Driver encapsulates the potential to make transportation safer, more accessible, and environmentally friendly. Aurora stands at the intersection of technology and innovation, shaping the way goods and people will navigate the roads of tomorrow.
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