Full-Time
Principal Engineer
Simulation
Confirmed live in the last 24 hours
Outrider
201-500 employees
Automates yard operations for logistics hubs
Mid, Senior
Remote in USA
- Bachelor or Master in Computer Science or other engineering discipline with sufficient software engineering experience
- 3-5 years experience leading efforts with simulation and other offline tools in the autonomous vehicle or other safety critical space
- Experience in using one or more autonomous vehicle simulation and/or synthetic data generation platforms such as Applied Intuition, Parallel Domains, or even a homegrown solution.
- Experience working in a Linux environmentFluent in C++, Python, shell scripting
- Excellent communication skills for leadership and stakeholders
- Be the technical leader for the Virtual Vehicle Interfaces and Automation team.
- Help to design/improve our key offline development/testing tools including simulation, synthetic data generation, and offline data-replay.
- Lead cross-functional/cross-team efforts to accelerate the development of our autonomous vehicle.
- Communicate with leadership
- Lead make/buy decisions
Outrider focuses on automating yard operations for logistics hubs. The company offers an integrated system that replaces manual yard tasks with automated processes, which enhances efficiency, reduces turn time, and improves asset tracking. Their system utilizes electric yard trucks instead of traditional diesel trucks, aiming to lower the carbon footprint of logistics operations. Outrider's primary clients are logistics hubs that benefit from increased safety and efficiency through automation. The company generates revenue by selling its system and providing ongoing support and maintenance. Outrider's goal is to transform yard operations, making them more efficient and sustainable.
Company Stage
Series C
Total Funding
$253.2M
Headquarters
Golden, Colorado
Founded
2017
6 month growth
↓ -4%1 year growth
↓ -3%2 year growth
↑ 64%
Simplify's Take
What believers are saying
- Outrider's continuous innovation, evidenced by their 11th U.S. patent, positions them as a leader in yard automation technology.
- The expansion of their engineering workforce globally supports rapid commercialization and technological advancements.
- Their new trailer inventory management system addresses a critical pain point in logistics, potentially leading to widespread adoption and customer satisfaction.
What critics are saying
- The niche focus on yard operations may limit market size and growth potential compared to broader logistics automation solutions.
- High dependency on AI and robotics technology could lead to operational disruptions if technical issues arise.
What makes Outrider unique
- Outrider focuses exclusively on automating yard operations, a niche often overlooked by broader logistics automation companies.
- Their use of electric yard trucks not only enhances efficiency but also significantly reduces carbon emissions, setting them apart in sustainability.
- The company's AI-driven perception technology, trained on millions of data points, provides a robust and adaptive solution for complex yard environments.