Senior State Estimation Engineer

Date PostedJune 22, 2026LocationRemote (Mountain View, CA hybrid requirement if within 50 miles)CompanyGeneral MotorsSalary$170,600.00 - $261,300.00TypeSenior Level

Job Summary

As a Senior State Estimation Engineer, you will drive cutting-edge sensor calibration and state estimation solutions for autonomous driving performance. You will architect, design, and deploy advanced systems for vehicle localization and multi-sensor calibration. The role involves technical leadership, mentoring engineers, and shaping the future of onboard autonomous capabilities.

Responsibilities

  • Design and deploy state estimation and localization systems
  • Lead complex technical projects and architecture
  • Develop multi-sensor calibration strategies
  • Mentor engineering team members
  • Collaborate on autonomous system integration

Required Skills

  • C++ and Python proficiency
  • Expertise in State Estimation/Localization
  • Sensor Calibration experience
  • Technical leadership
  • Real-time onboard software development

Job Details

Responsibilities: - Drive the design, development, and deployment of advanced solutions for state estimation, localization, and sensor calibration. - Lead and architect complex projects from conception through validation to onboard implementation, emphasizing scalability, robustness, and safety-critical operation. - Champion innovation in multi-sensor self-calibration in unstructured environments, state estimation architectures, and fault tolerance strategies. - Provide technical mentorship and thought leadership, elevating engineering practices across teams. - Collaborate closely with multidisciplinary engineering groups to ensure seamless integration of localization and sensor alignment into autonomous vehicle systems. - Influence technical roadmaps and shape strategic priorities. Qualifications: - Master's or Ph.D. in Robotics, Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or a related technical field. - 8-10+ years of extensive experience developing and deploying advanced state estimation and/or sensor calibration systems in real-time onboard applications. - Proven track record as a technical leader and expert in sensor calibration, state estimation, and/or localization. - Strong software engineering proficiency in C++ and Python. - Extensive hands-on experience with development, integration, and testing tools. - Excellent communication, collaboration, and mentoring abilities. - AV/ADAS experience is a big plus.