Navigation Software Engineer

Job Title

Navigation Software Engineer

Protingent Staffing has an exciting contract Navigation Software Engineer with our client located in San Jose, CA.

• Develop, implement and optimize C/C++ code for the Motion Sensor and/or Positioning algorithms within our embedded software solution.
• Improve the software implementation for efficiency in code footprint, throughput and CPU/RAM usage.
• Optimize parameters in the software solution to improve KPIs (Key Performance Indices) per the requirements from the customer and the target use cases of the solution.
• Develop necessary software tools for the analysis.
• Collaborate effectively with teams within and outside the organization for realizing the best product outcomes.
• Prepare and present detailed technical reports on algorithms, software and test results.
• Algorithm development may include areas such as pedestrian navigation, Dead Reckoning (DR), vehicular navigation, sports activity optimization using GNSS and various motion sensors under challenging environments, precise GNSS navigation (e.g. PPP, RTK) and scenarios necessary to enhance product performance KPIs.
• Travel internationally and/or domestically to support product optimization for customers and to collaborate with team members in other geographies.

• Master with 3+ years or PhD (preferred) related experience in Electrical Engineering, Geomatics Engineering, Applied physics, Aeronautical Engineering or related disciplines.
• Embedded software development in C/C++ and rapid prototyping in Python or MATLAB.
• Hands‑on experience in Motion Sensor software development, Kalman Filter, GNSS/MEMS integration and sensor fusion.
• Experience with Jira, Gerrit, Git.
• Analysis of complex software to determine anomalies and potential areas of improvement.
• Strong debugging skills.
• Understanding about VIO (Vision Inertial Odometer) is plus.
• Strong communication skills (verbal and written).
• Able to work with minimal supervision, and highly collaborative in a team environment.
• Fast learning, hard‑working, and self‑driven.

• Job Type: Contract
• Salary Range: $65-$75 an hour.
• Location:
  
  San Jose, CA (onsite)

Protingent offers competitive salaries, insurance plan options (HDHP plan or POS plan), education/certification reimbursement, pre‑tax commuter benefits, Paid Time Off (PTO), and an administered 401k plan.