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Senior/Staff Software Engineer

C++

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Gatik AI

Gatik AI

51-200 employees

Autonomous transportation for B2B logistics

Robotics & Automation
Automotive & Transportation
Hardware
Industrial & Manufacturing
AI & Machine Learning
Consumer Goods

Senior, Expert

Mountain View, CA, USA

Category
Embedded Engineering
Software QA & Testing
Software Engineering
Required Skills
JIRA
Confluence
Development Operations (DevOps)
Requirements
  • Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, Robotics or in a related degree
  • 7+ years relevant industry work experience in a production environment
  • Expert software developer in C++ and build systems (Conan, Cmake, Bazel)
  • Experience using software project management software (Jira, Confluence, etc.)
  • Proven system integration and software architecture skills
  • Strong background in linear/non-linear optimization, linear algebra or statistics
  • Experience with building frameworks/software infrastructure for large scale projects
Responsibilities
  • Design, implement, integrate, and support real-time mission-critical software for the Gatik’s autonomy stack
  • Work with the research engineers to develop maintainable, testable and robust software designs
  • Architect and implement solutions to complex issues between components partitioned across the large software stack
  • Be at the forefront of guiding & ensuring best SDLC practices while contributing to improving the safety in the core autonomy stack
  • Collaborate with the Infrastructure and DevOps teams for efficient, secure and scalable software delivery to a network of Gatik’s autonomous fleet
  • Guide and mentor autonomy researchers and algorithm developers to make sure their components are running efficiently and with optimal compute and memory usage
  • Review and refine technical requirements and translate them into high-level design & plans to support the development of safe AV technology
  • Conduct code and design reviews and advise on technical matters

Gatik AI specializes in autonomous transportation for business-to-business (B2B) logistics, focusing on the middle mile, which is the delivery of goods from distribution centers to retail locations. Their Gatik Carrier™ uses Level 4 autonomous technology to transport freight safely in both highway and urban environments, operating on known short-haul routes to enhance safety and efficiency. Gatik's Autonomous Transportation as a Service (ATaaS) model integrates into clients' supply chains, helping to lower costs and improve sustainability. The company's goal is to optimize supply chain efficiency for major clients like Tyson Foods and Kroger while ensuring safe operations in collaboration with various stakeholders.

Company Stage

Series B

Total Funding

$181.9M

Headquarters

Mountain View, California

Founded

2017

Growth & Insights
Headcount

6 month growth

9%

1 year growth

26%

2 year growth

71%
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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • Partnerships with major companies like Tyson Foods and Kroger validate Gatik's technology and market potential.
  • The $30 million investment from Isuzu and the development of a new truck chassis for mass production by 2027 indicate strong future growth and technological advancements.
  • Gatik's focus on safety and collaboration with government and local communities enhances its reputation and operational reliability.

What critics are saying

  • The autonomous vehicle sector is highly competitive, with significant investments going to other players like Wayve and Motional, which could overshadow Gatik.
  • The long timeline for mass production (targeted for 2027) may delay revenue realization and market penetration.

What makes Gatik AI unique

  • Gatik focuses exclusively on the 'middle mile' of logistics, a niche often overlooked by competitors who target either last-mile or long-haul routes.
  • Their Level 4 autonomous technology, Gatik Carrier™, is designed for both highway and urban environments, offering versatility that many competitors lack.
  • The company's ATaaS model allows for rapid scaling and integration into existing supply chains, providing a unique value proposition in terms of cost-efficiency and sustainability.

Benefits

Very competitive salaries and stock options

Medical, dental and vision benefits which go above and beyond

Company building events throughout the year, including an annual company retreat

Pet friendly offices

Catered lunches and snacks throughout the week

Stunning, spacious offices in the US and Canada