Semantic Map Software Engineer

Tensor is an agentic AI company dedicated to building agentic products that empower individual consumers. Our flagship product, the Tensor Robocar, is the world’s first personal Robocar and the first AI agentic vehicle — fully autonomous, automotive-grade, and built for private ownership at scale. Founded in 2016 in Silicon Valley, Tensor is headquartered in San Jose, California, with offices in Barcelona, Singapore, and Dubai. At Tensor, we champion personal AI autonomy and ownership. Our vision is to build a future where everyone owns their own Artificial General Intelligence — a personal AGI that enables more time, freedom, and autonomy. We’re forging an alternative path where AGI serves only you, and is controlled solely by you.

We provide a competitive compensation package, opportunities for professional growth, participation in a discretionary equity incentive plan, and access to a comprehensive company benefits program, subject to eligibility requirements.

Join us to shape the future! Work with brilliant minds on technology transforming automotive industry and make a lasting impact.

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We're seeking talented and self-motivated software engineers, passionate in tackling complex and difficult problems, to join the Semantic Map Infra team. In this role, you play a crucial role in providing a reliable and scalable semantic map and routing infrastructure.

Locations

• San Jose, California, US (Salary Range: $75k—$300k USD)
• Barcelona, Catalonia, Spain
• Singapore
• Dubai, UAE

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and deploy features and services in a large-scale distributed infrastructure.
• Cloud Server of semantic map and graph building and quality inspection software stack.
• Onboard(AV) semantic map engine and map fusion post-process with real-time data and external data.
• Participate in building an auto annotation system, data post-processing and quality inspection.
• Optimize the infrastructure for usability, reliability, low latency, high efficiency, etc.

Qualifications

• BS/MS in Computer Science, similar technical field of study, or equivalent practical experience.
• Experience in site reliability engineering or a similar role, with a strong background in designing and maintaining large-scale distributed systems.
• Strong programming skills in languages such as C/C++ or Python.
• Proven experience with cloud platforms such as AWS cloud.
• Expertise in container orchestration technologies like Kubernetes.
• Understanding of Networking, GIS, Storage, and Database technologies like Postgresql.

Preferences

• Experience in semantic map building, auto annotation system, and navigation system.
• 3+ years of industrial experience in the backend.
• Deep understanding of one or more of the following: Computational geometry algorithms, GIS, Database, Protobuf, GRPC.
• Professional C++ experience designing navigation algorithms such as Dijkstra, A*, D*.
• Experinece in OpenDrive and OpenStreetMap.
• Excellent analytical and troubleshooting skills, with a proactive approach to identifying and addressing potential issues.
• Effective communication skills and the ability to collaborate with cross-functional teams in a fast-paced environment.

We appreciate your interest in joining Tensor. Tensor is an equal employment opportunity employer, dedicated to fostering a respectful, supportive, and inclusive workplace for all. We do not discriminate against, and strictly prohibit harassment of, any applicant or employee on the basis of race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, religion, national origin, age, disability, military or veteran status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. Tensor also considers qualified applicants with criminal histories in accordance with applicable laws. We are committed to providing equal opportunities for qualified individuals with disabilities. Tensor is an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.