Full-Time
Technical Lead
Perception
Confirmed live in the last 24 hours
Gatik AI
51-200 employees
Autonomous transportation for B2B logistics
Senior, Expert
Mountain View, CA, USA
- PhD in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, Robotics, or a related field, with a focus on sensor fusion, computer vision, signal processing, and/or machine learning
- At least 5+ years of hands-on experience in developing perception systems for autonomous vehicles, with a strong portfolio in LiDAR and camera-based perception, modern perception technologies, and synthetic data application
- Experience in managing teams of +4-5 research and/or software engineers
- Expertise in programming languages and tools critical for high-performance computing and machine learning, including C++, Python, CUDA, TensorFlow, and PyTorch
- Hands-on experience with sensor calibration, vehicle dynamics, and environmental modeling
- Strong foundation in data structures, algorithm design, and complexity analysis specifically tailored to real-time, high-reliability systems
- Experience with deep learning optimization for edge deployment, including quantization, pruning, and knowledge distillation
- Demonstrated ability to publish research findings in top-tier technical journals and conferences
- Design and implement cutting-edge perception algorithms for autonomous vehicles, focusing on areas such as sensor fusion, 3D object detection, segmentation, and tracking in complex dynamic environments
- Design and implement ML models for real-time perception tasks, leveraging deep neural networks to enhance the perception capabilities of self-driving trucks
- Lead initiatives to collect, augment, and utilize large-scale datasets for training and validating perception models under various driving conditions
- Develop robust testing and validation frameworks to ensure the reliability and safety of the perception systems across diverse scenarios and edge cases
- Conduct field tests and simulations to validate and refine perception algorithms, ensuring robust performance in real-world trucking routes and conditions
- Work closely with the data engineering team to build and maintain large-scale datasets for training and evaluating perception models, including the development of data augmentation techniques
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
6 month growth
↑ 9%1 year growth
↑ 26%2 year growth
↑ 71%
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