Autonomy Engineer - Map Systems - Glydways

Meet the team:

You’ll join the autonomy motion team responsible for routing, planning, and control across a fleet of autonomous vehicles. We’re looking for an engineer to lead the design and development of our map system architecture, tools, and workflows. This role works cross-functionally with teams focused on infrastructure, localization, track testing, and simulation.

Roles & Responsibilities:

• Design and build map infrastructure, including databases, APIs, and internal tools.
• Develop scalable systems for large-scale map management, enabling frequent updates and validation.
• Implement tooling for both automated and manual map creation, ensuring precision and reliability for autonomy use.
• Build GUIs and visualization tools that allow users to view, inspect, and edit map data..
• Define map validation criteria and develop integrity-checking systems to detect and respond to map quality issues.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

1. 5+ years of experience in C++ software development.
2. Strong foundation in 3DOF spatial transformations, quaternions, and vehicle kinematics.
3. Demonstrated experience building GUIs or visualization tools for complex data.
4. Ownership mindset with a track record of driving projects from design through delivery.

How to Apply

Please submit:

1. A brief write-up describing your past experience in each of the following areas:
• (a) 3DOF transformations and kinematics
• (b) GUI and visualization development
• (c) End-to-end project ownership
2. Your resume