Senior Algorithm Engineer -- Autonomous Vehicles

Ladders; United States; Remote; USD 184,000 - 357,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Equity opportunities

Comprehensive benefits package

Job summary

Ladders is seeking a Senior Algorithm Engineer for Autonomous Vehicles to join a leader in the Telecommunications & Hardware space. This remote role focuses on developing algorithms that fuse perception, mapping, and sensor data into real-time driving intelligence, shaping core autonomy capabilities for safety and robustness across diverse conditions.

You will collaborate with global teams, mentor engineers, and deliver scalable AV solutions while leading technology initiatives and driving

Qualifications

• Bachelor's, Master's, or PhD in Computer Science or a related field, or equivalent experience.
• 10+ years of experience, including at least 2 years in autonomous vehicles or robotics.
• 2+ years of technical leadership experience.
• Deep passion for robotics and autonomous vehicles.

Responsibilities

• Develop core autonomous driving features by merging perception DNNs and map data.
• Build real-time 3D world models using sensor and external inputs.
• Enable HD mapless driving with enriched bird's-eye-view models.
• Enhance AV scenarios by constructing fused static obstacle and occupancy grids.
• Lead technology initiatives to solve challenging autonomous vehicle problems and drive innovation.
• Mentor and grow the team by recruiting and developing talented engineers.
• Ensure quality and safety by developing reliable algorithms across varied conditions.

Skills

Analytical software engineering

Leadership experience

Communication & collaboration

Robotics passion

Education

CS/Robotics degree

Job description

For our client, we are seeking a Senior Algorithm Engineer -- Autonomous Vehicles to join the team of a leader in the Telecommunications & Hardware space.

This role will focus on advanced algorithm development for autonomous vehicle systems, with an emphasis on fusing perception, mapping, and sensor data into reliable real-time driving intelligence. The engineer will help shape core autonomy capabilities that improve safety, robustness, and performance across diverse driving conditions. This position also partners closely with technical teams to drive innovation, mentor engineers, and deliver scalable solutions for complex AV challenges.

Location: Remote

Compensation: $184,000 – $356,500 annually

Responsibilities

• Develop core autonomous driving features by merging perception DNNs and map data.
• Build real-time 3D world models using sensor and external inputs.
• Enable HD mapless driving with enriched bird's-eye-view models.
• Enhance AV scenarios by constructing fused static obstacle and occupancy grids.
• Lead technology initiatives to solve challenging autonomous vehicle problems and drive innovation.
• Mentor and grow the team by recruiting and developing talented engineers.
• Ensure quality and safety by developing reliable algorithms across varied conditions.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's, Master's, or PhD in Computer Science or a related field, or equivalent experience.
• 10+ years of experience, including at least 2 years in autonomous vehicles or robotics.
• 2+ years of technical leadership experience.
• Deep passion for robotics and autonomous vehicles.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills, especially with global teams.
• Strong independent and analytical software engineering abilities.
• Experience with embedded or automotive software development.

Benefits

• Equity opportunities.
• Comprehensive benefits package.

Our client is an equal opportunity employer. We encourage you to apply even if you don’t meet every qualification—your background could be exactly what this team needs.