Cyngn
Software Engineer, Autonomy - Calibration, Mapping & Localization
About this role
Cyngn seeks a Software Engineer to develop calibration, localization, and mapping systems for autonomous industrial vehicles deployed in real-world warehouses and factories. You'll work on a focused team building production software that enables HD map creation and robust fleet localization while collaborating across autonomy subsystems.
What you'll do
- Develop and improve calibration, localization, and mapping subsystems for autonomous vehicles
- Build production-quality software for HD map creation at deployment sites
- Own well-scoped components while collaborating with vehicle infrastructure, hardware, and QA teams
- Integrate CLAM systems with Perception, Decision, Planning, and Control teams
- Conduct comprehensive testing to ensure safe and efficient autonomous vehicle operation
- Support the transition from development to real-world deployment scenarios
What they're looking for
- Robotics fundamentals and autonomous systems knowledge
- Localization and mapping algorithms (SLAM, visual odometry, etc.)
- C++ or Python for robotics/embedded systems
- Sensor calibration and data processing
- Software integration and testing in production environments
- Cross-functional collaboration and communication
- Version control and software development best practices
- Understanding of HD maps and geospatial systems
Benefits
- Publicly-traded company equity with liquidity access
- Mentorship from experienced company leaders in a small team
- Tangible impact—your work deploys to real clients immediately
- Collaborative, welcoming team environment
- Opportunity to deepen expertise in mapping and localization
- Work on cutting-edge autonomous vehicle technology
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Cyngn
Cyngn builds autonomous vehicles for industrial applications, including self-driving tuggers deployed in real warehouses and facilities. The company is hiring robotics engineers, field service engineers, and deployment specialists to integrate hardware and software systems, support customer deployments, and ensure reliable operations of autonomous vehicles in production environments.
- Website
- cyngn.com
Likely interview questions
- Describe your experience with localization or mapping algorithms—how have you applied them in past projects?
- Walk us through a time you owned a component in a larger system; how did you handle dependencies and cross-team coordination?