# Senior Engineer - HD Maps

**Company:** [Applied Intuition](https://hotfix.jobs/companies/applied-intuition)
**Location:** Sunnyvale, CA
**Role:** Fullstack Engineering
**Salary:** $153k – $222k/yr
**Experience:** 2+ years
**Skills:** C++, Python, Hd Maps, Mapping, Localization, Autonomous Vehicles, Simulation, Data Pipelines, Ui Development, SDKs
**Posted:** 2026-04-21

> Senior Engineer owns and maintains HD maps end-to-end for products in autonomous vehicles and simulation. Leads implementation, defines storage formats, and collaborates on features. Requires 2+ years experience in AV/simulation, mapping/localization expertise, C++/Python.

## Job Description

## Responsibilities
- Lead HD maps implementation and own related feature areas across all products
- Define map storage format to handle more features and distribute map data focusing on UIs, data pipelines, storage, and SDKs
- Collaborate with engineers and customers on existing and future designs and features

## Requirements
- Experience building software components or systems that address real-world mapping and localization challenges
- 2+ years of experience working in either autonomous vehicles or simulation products
- Working knowledge of **C++** and/or **Python**

## Compensation
- Base salary: **$153,000 - $222,000 USD** annually
- Equity, comprehensive health/dental/vision/life/disability insurance, 401k with employer match, learning/wellness stipends, paid time off

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