Offer summary

Qualifications:

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

Key responsabilities:

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.

Define map validation criteria and develop integrity-checking systems to detect and respond to map quality issues.

Job description

Who we are:

Glydways is reimagining what public transit can be. We believe that mobility is the gateway to opportunity—connecting people to housing, education, employment, commerce, and care. By making transportation more accessible, affordable, and sustainable, we empower communities to thrive and unlock economic and social prosperity.

Our mission is to revolutionize transit with a solution that delivers high capacity, exceptional user experiences, unmatched affordability, and minimal environmental impact.

The Glydways system is a groundbreaking network of carbon-neutral, interconnected transit pathways powered by standardized autonomous vehicles on dedicated roadways. Operating 24/7 with on-demand access, it offers personalized and efficient mobility—without the burden of heavy upfront infrastructure costs or ongoing taxpayer subsidies.

With Glydways, we’re building more than a transportation system; we’re creating a future where everyone, everywhere, has the freedom to move.

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:

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

How to Apply

Please submit:

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

Your resume

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