Senior Real-Time Autonomy Software Engineer

Gatik; Santa Clara (CA); On-site; USD 180,000 - 250,000; Full time

Job summary

Gatik is seeking passionate Software Engineers with strong fundamentals in software development and expert-level C/C++ and Matlab/Simulink in production environments. You will contribute to the AV control and optimization features of our autonomous fleet, collaborating with research and software engineers to design, test, and validate mission-critical software.

This onsite role at the Santa Clara, CA office requires deep knowledge of MPC, Kalman filters, and optimization, with a focus on safe,

Qualifications

• 5+ years of production-level experience in C/C++ and Matlab/Simulink.
• MSc or PhD in Mechanical/Electrical Engineering, Robotics, or Computer Science with a background in controls and optimization.
• Deep understanding of optimal control, MPC, and Kalman filtering.
• Experience with optimization techniques and solvers to create robust controllers.
• 2+ years of experience in the AV/ADAS industries.
• Experience using source control, containerization, ROS2, CAN, Python, and Linux.

Responsibilities

• Design, implement, integrate, and support real-time mission-critical software for Gatik’s autonomy stack.
• Work with research engineers to develop maintainable, testable software designs.
• Collaborate with the Control team to develop, design, and implement control and optimization methods in simulation and in-vehicle testing.
• Support rapid prototyping of new methodologies via SiL and HiL.
• Participate in tuning, calibration, and in-vehicle testing.
• Participate in visualization and post-processing of test data.
• Collaborate with planning, localization, dbw, and testing teams for secure, scalable software integration.

Skills

C/C++

Matlab/Simulink

Control & Optimization

Kalman Filtering

Python

Linux

Education

MSc or PhD in Mechanical/Electrical Engineering, Robotics, or Computer Science

Tools

ROS2

CAN

Containerization

Python

Linux

Job description

Gatik is seeking passionate Software Engineers with strong fundamentals in software development and expert-level C/C++ and Matlab/Simulink in production environments. You will contribute to the AV control and optimization features of our autonomous fleet, collaborating with research and software engineers to design, test, and validate mission-critical software.

This onsite role at the Santa Clara, CA office requires deep knowledge of MPC, Kalman filters, and optimization, with a focus on safe,