Perception Algorithms

4 days ago


Kitchener, Ontario, Canada Outrider Full time

About Outrider

Outrider is a software company that specializes in automating distribution yards with electric, self-driving trucks. Our system eliminates hazardous and repetitive manual tasks while improving safety and efficiency. Our mission is to drive the rapid adoption of sustainable freight transportation.

The Role

We are seeking a skilled Perception Algorithms & State Estimation Engineer to develop and deploy complex perception and state estimation solutions for online autonomy. The ideal candidate has experience developing and deploying algorithms in robotics using camera, lidar, and/or radar data. The types of problems the candidate will address may include:

  • Object detection and tracking
  • State estimation for localization, mapping, and sensor calibration
  • Modeling and estimating tractor/trailer states, including path curvature, ego, trailer pose, trailer angle, trailer wheelbase, and length

Key Responsibilities

  • Design and develop state estimation solutions that run online on our autonomous vehicle
  • Define meaningful metrics and deliver solutions to achieve them
  • Work within the perception team to leverage data, and with other teams to deliver solutions ready for deployment on the autonomous vehicle
  • Mentor and guide other team members to help achieve overall perception goals

Requirements

  • Skilled with modern C++, Python
  • Experience building state-of-the-art state estimation solutions for real-time applications in robotics, including E/KFs, factor graphs, optimization
  • Experience building mapping and calibration solutions
  • Experience working with camera, lidar, and/or radar data in autonomy applications
  • Comfort iterating on complex problems and models: problem definition, data, bring-up, debugging, evaluation, and deployment
  • Excellent communication skills
  • Self-starter, able to work and overcome challenges independently

Preferred Qualifications

  • Familiarity with state-of-the-art, best practices, and research in motion planning and/or controls
  • Ability to design, implement, and deploy motion planning and/or control software stacks

What We Offer

  • Competitive compensation package
  • Ownership of projects from day one, highly collaborative teams, and a dynamic work environment
  • 100% remote work setup, flexible work schedule (Flex Time Off Policy)
  • Annual career development stipend to support and encourage your career growth
  • Allowance for home office setup
  • Business trips to our headquarters in Denver, Colorado to stay connected with the team (3-4 times/year)

Our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion

We believe in cultivating an environment where there is diversity of perspectives, experiences, and knowledge with the expectation that we thrive in an inclusive environment. Outrider is committed to a workforce where everyone's opportunities are limitless regardless of race, national origin, gender, age, religion, disability, veteran status, or any others that are protected by law.



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