Senior/Staff Software Engineer – Localization (Visual Odometry)
GatikMountain View, California, United States
Posted August 8, 2025
170000 - 260000 USD year
Full Time
About the Company
Gatik is a leader in autonomous middle mile logistics, specializing in short-haul B2B deliveries for Fortune 500 customers. Utilizing Class 3-7 autonomous trucks, Gatik operates fully driverless commercial deliveries and partners with industry leaders like Isuzu and Ryder. Founded by veterans of the autonomous technology sector, Gatik has been recognized for its innovative approach and is named one of America’s Best Startup Employers.
Job Description
Gatik, a leader in autonomous middle-mile logistics, is looking for a Senior or Staff Software Engineer with a strong background in Visual Odometry (VO) and Localization to join its autonomy team. The ideal candidate will have hands-on experience deploying VO systems in real-world environments, particularly in the autonomous vehicle (AV) domain, and bring solid C++ engineering skills to architect robust, high-performance software solutions.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Robotics, Electrical Engineering, or a related field.
- 5+ years of experience in robotics, computer vision, or autonomy; 3+ years specifically in Visual Odometry or VIO.
- Experience working on Autonomous Vehicle platforms (e.g., development, testing, or deployment of AV systems).
- Expert proficiency in C++ (C++14/17/20) and modern software engineering best practices.
- Solid understanding of epipolar geometry, camera calibration, bundle adjustment, and optimization techniques.
- Hands-on experience with open-source VO/SLAM libraries such as ORB-SLAM, VINS-Fusion, OpenVINS, or similar.
- Experience working with ROS/ROS2, Linux development environments, and version control systems.
Benefits
- Generous Paid Time Off
- 401k Matching
- Retirement Plan
- Visa Sponsorship
- Four Day Work Week
- Generous Parental Leave
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Relocation Assistance