State Estimation Engineer – Localization

General Motors

. Design, develop, and deploy advanced solutions for state estimation, localization, and sensor calibration .

Posted 9/22/2026full-timeSunnyvale • California • United StatesJuniorMid-Level💰 $138,200 - $261,300 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in designing and deploying advanced solutions for state estimation, localization, and sensor calibration in autonomous vehicle systems, with strong software engineering skills in C++ and Python. Proven ability to collaborate with multidisciplinary teams and influence technical strategy to align with product milestones.

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C++ ProgrammingPython ProgrammingState EstimationSensor CalibrationReal-Time Applications

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Hard Skills

Software DevelopmentCloud InfrastructureIntegration TestingRegression TestingSimulation Scenarios

Soft Skills

CommunicationCollaborationInfluencing Strategy

Tools & Technologies

Development ToolsTesting ToolsContinuous Integration

Industry Keywords

Autonomous VehiclesADASTechnical Roadmaps

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

CloudPythonC++

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Design, develop, and deploy advanced solutions for state estimation, localization, and sensor calibration
Architect infrastructure for validating localization and sensor calibration systems
Continuously monitor localization performance on deployed vehicles
Build continuous integration components, including regression test suites and simulation scenarios
Own tools for prototyping solutions, debugging issues on real vehicles, and accelerating test-infrastructure development
Collaborate with multidisciplinary engineering groups to integrate localization, sensor alignment, and related capabilities into autonomous vehicle systems
Influence technical roadmaps and shape strategic priorities aligned with company objectives and product milestones
Work with senior engineers and cross-functional teams on autonomous driving initiatives

Requirements

What you’ll need

Master's or B.S. in Robotics, Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or a related technical field
2+ years of experience developing and deploying software for real-time applications and/or cloud infrastructure
Senior roles require 3+ years of experience developing and deploying software for real-time applications and/or cloud infrastructure
1+ years of background in state estimation and/or sensor calibration
Strong software engineering proficiency in C++ and Python
Extensive hands-on experience with development, integration, and testing tools
Excellent communication and collaboration abilities
Comfortable influencing technical strategy and guiding engineering excellence across the organization
AV/ADAS experience is a plus

Benefits

Comp & perks

Bonus potential through an incentive pay program based on company performance, job level, and individual performance
Medical, dental, and vision benefits
Health Savings Account
Flexible Spending Accounts
Retirement savings plan
Sickness and accident benefits
Life insurance
Paid vacation and holidays
Tuition assistance programs
Employee assistance program
GM vehicle discounts
Relocation benefits for candidates who qualify under company policy