Software Engineer - 3D Mapping (Autonomous Driving)

TL;DR

Software Engineer - 3D Mapping (Autonomous Driving): Design, develop, and validate mapping algorithms for cities and highway driving with an accent on challenging scenarios including difficult environments. Focus on building scalable multi-modality 3D mapping systems, SLAM, pose estimation, and probabilistic methods for safe autonomous mobility.

Hybrid in Foster City, CA, USA

Base Salary: $189,000 - $227,000 a year

Company

hirify.global is developing autonomous robotaxis to deliver safe and reliable urban mobility.

What you will do

• Design, develop, and validate mapping algorithms for urban and highway environments.
• Build a highly automated, scalable, multi-modality 3D mapping system.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to define system requirements and technical roadmaps.
• Contribute across the full software development lifecycle from prototyping to validation.

Requirements

• M.S. or Ph.D. in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or related field
• Proficient in C++ and Python
• Experience with factor graphs, pose estimation, SLAM, probabilistic filtering, and 3D data
• Strong mathematical skills

Nice to have

• Experience with autonomous robots
• Experience with real-time sensor fusion (e.g., IMU, LiDAR, camera, GNSS)
• Experience working with geospatial data and coordinate systems

Culture & Benefits

• Comprehensive compensation: base salary, Amazon RSUs, hirify.global Stock Appreciation Rights, possible sign-on bonus
• Full benefits package including health insurance, long-term/short-term disability, life insurance
• Paid time off (sick leave, vacation, bereavement) and unpaid time off
• Collaborative environment focused on ambitious goals in autonomous driving