DEVELOPMENT ENGINEER - MAPS AND LOCALIZATION, AUTONOMOUS DRIVING

Autonomous Transport Solutions (ATS) Pre-Development & Research is responsible for developing, testing and piloting future frontier ATS concepts. This work is done using agile and self-steered teams with the ambition to detect and evaluate upcoming technologies, and prepare these for industrialisation. We work in close cooperation with Volkswagen group, leading technology suppliers and academic institutions.
One of the groups within the department Fusion, ECPF, has the strategic and operational responsibility for the pre-development of next generation Sensor Fusion, Maps and Localization solutions for the ATS environment.
In this role, you will have the unique opportunity to be part of setting the future of Scania's innovative Autonomous Transport Solutions. You will be part of a highly competent multicultural team instrumental in developing cutting-edge autonomous technologies where your ideas will be encouraged and embraced.

Your work duties
As Development Engineer for ATS Maps and Localization, you will work with research, pre-development and advanced engineering of maps and localization with the goal of enabling our ATS vehicles to perceive, learn, and navigate through complex environments, while avoiding people and obstacles. This includes contributing to design, implementation, and assessment of mapping and localization solutions using techniques such as SLAM, perception, computer vision, visual geometry and deep learning algorithms. The position also includes coordination of internal/external development teams and evaluation of new potential technologies.
This position is located in Södertälje and you will be a part of an agile development team.
 
Your profile
Required Qualifications:

A Master's degree and/or Phd in any engineering discipline, (Mathematics, Computer science, Physics, or similar) and experience from similar or other realtime embedded systems.
You have good communication skills and knowledge in written and spoken English. International experience and cultural awareness is considered an advantage.
You will have extensive contacts internally and externally, it is therefore important that you have the ability to collaborate, and are a good team player.
You are a fast learner, flexible, innovative and have the ability to work independently in a dynamic, fast moving environment. 


Preferred Qualifications:

Exposure to various photogrammetry techniques (particle filter based or graph based), Computer vision, visual geometry, LIDAR perception, SLAM and/or deep learning.
Experience in mapping and localization methods in GPS-deprived environments using depth sensors, vision and LIDARs.
Exposure to environment perception (Camera, RADAR, LIDAR) and  experience with Advanced Driver Assistance Systems and vehicle prototyping.
Experience in using HD Maps, C/C++, Qt Creator, Jira, Perforce, NVIDIA Drive PX or any other similar tools. 

This position will give you considerable responsibility and you will be able to steer and control your day-to-day work together with your team. Are you the driving force we are looking for? Please, apply as soon as possible to one of the most interesting and challenging positions within Scania.
 
Further Information
As a Scania employee, you are offered several benefits in addition to personal and professional development opportunities. These benefits include mutual bonus, company car, occupational pension, flexible working hours, lunch at reduced prices and much more. If you live in Stockholm, we offer a direct bus service between Stockholm and Södertälje, Scania Job Express.
 
Do not hesitate to contact Naveenraj Vijayan, Manager, +46 8 553 532 08 or
Patricio Valenzuela, Team Leader, +46 8 553 722 45.
 
Your application should include a CV, cover letter and copies of relevant certificates. Applications will be reviewed and interviews held continuously during the recruitment process.