Senior Real-Time AV Software Engineer (C/C++/Simulink)

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

Job summary

Gatik is seeking a Software Engineer to design, develop, test and validate real-time software for its autonomous fleet, based in Santa Clara, CA. You will work with researchers and software engineers to implement control and optimization features across the autonomy stack, supporting in-vehicle testing and simulations.

The role requires strong background in controls, MPC and Kalman filtering, with 5+ years of production C/C++ and Matlab/Simulink experience.

Qualifications

• 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.
• 5+ years of production-level experience in C++/C (high and low level coding) and Matlab/Simulink.
• Experience using optimization techniques and tools/solvers to create robust and performant controllers.
• Solid backgrounds in math and linear algebra, and vehicle dynamics modeling and controls.
• 2+ years of experience in the AV/ADAS industries.
• Experience using source control, containerization, bash scripting, ROS2, CAN, Python, and Linux.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Optimal control

MPC

Kalman filtering

C/C++

Matlab/Simulink

Optimization techniques

Vehicle dynamics modeling

ROS2

Python

Linux

Git

Containerization

Education

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

Tools

ROS2

CAN

Python

Linux

Git

Containerization

Job description

Gatik is seeking a Software Engineer to design, develop, test and validate real-time software for its autonomous fleet, based in Santa Clara, CA. You will work with researchers and software engineers to implement control and optimization features across the autonomy stack, supporting in-vehicle testing and simulations.

The role requires strong background in controls, MPC and Kalman filtering, with 5+ years of production C/C++ and Matlab/Simulink experience.