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About Us

42dot is a mobility AI company committed to solving mobility challenges with software and AI. As the Global Software Center of Hyundai Motor Group, 42dot pioneers the future of mobility by advancing the development of software-defined vehicles.

We develop safety-first, user-centric software-defined vehicle technologies that deliver the latest performance through continuous updates like smartphones. By advancing software and AI technology, 42dot envisions a world where everything is connected and moves autonomously through a self-managing urban transportation operating system.

About the Role

ML-first does not mean ML-only: every model this team ships depends on a vehicle that knows precisely where its sensors are, where it is in the world, and how confident it can be in both. This role owns that foundation, building the calibration, mapping, and localization stack that every perception and planning model is built on top of, across a multi-vehicle-class fleet spanning passenger vehicles, robotaxis, buses, and trucks.

Founding Team Opportunity

Most autonomy programs set their calibration and localization architecture years ago and are now stuck maintaining it. This team is establishing its framework now, and an early hire will help shape:

Sensor calibration methodology and tooling, both online and offline

Mapping strategy, representation, and drift-detection pipelines

Localization architecture and the technical roadmap as the fleet scales

Responsibilities

Design and implement sensor calibration systems (camera, LiDAR, radar, IMU) for factory and in-field use

Build and maintain mapping pipelines, including map creation, versioning, and drift detection

Develop and improve localization algorithms, including sensor fusion, odometry, and SLAM

Define accuracy, latency, and reliability requirements for outputs consumed by downstream teams

Build tooling to validate calibration and localization quality at fleet scale

Diagnose and resolve calibration and localization failures from on-road and simulation testing

Qualifications

A demonstrated ability to take difficult technical problems from ambiguity to successful deployment

Bachelor's, Master's, or PhD in Computer Science, Robotics, EE, Mathematics, or related field

5+ years of experience in sensor calibration, SLAM, mapping, localization, or multi-sensor fusion

Strong grasp of estimation theory, including Kalman filters, factor graphs, or optimization-based fusion

Strong software engineering skills in C++ and/or Python, with a track record of leading projects from concept through deployment

Preferred Qualifications

Autonomous driving or robotics background across multiple vehicle classes

Experience with HD map creation and maintenance pipelines at scale

Experience with LiDAR, camera, or radar extrinsic calibration in production vehicles

Familiarity with functional safety requirements such as ISO 26262

Interview Process

Application Review - Coding Test - 1st interview - 2nd interview - Offer Negotiation - Hiring

The screening procedures may vary depending on the position, schedule, or other circumstances.

You will be individually notified of the screening schedule and results via the email address provided in your application.

Compensation

$200,000 - $300,000

Additional Information

In accordance with fair hiring practices, do not include any personal information unrelated to your job qualifications (e.g., Social Security Number, family relations, marital status, age, photo, physical condition, place of birth, etc.) in your resume.

All documents must be submitted in PDF format and under 30MB in size.

If you experience issues uploading your resume, please send it along with the job posting URL to recruit@42dot.ai.

We strongly encourage applications from U.S. veterans and candidates eligible for employment preference under applicable laws.

Qualified individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA).

42dot does not accept unsolicited resumes and will not pay fees for any such submissions. Equal Opportunity Statement