Jakob Hoellerbauer

Jakob Hoellerbauer has extensive work experience in the field of autonomous driving and robotics. Jakob most recently worked at SkySpecs as a Robotics Autonomy Engineer starting in June 2022. Prior to that, they were a Software Engineer IV at Toyota Research Institute from December 2017 to June 2022.

Before their time at Toyota, Jakob worked at Ford Motor Company from 2015 to 2017. During their tenure, they held the position of Autonomous Driving Research Engineer, where they focused on object detection, tracking, and classification using sensor fusion techniques. Jakob also contributed to the Localization and Mapping team, identifying areas for improvement in the High Definition (HD) map creation process and collaborating with third-party HD map providers. Jakob extensively tested algorithms in autonomous vehicles as both a safety driver and a test engineer.

Jakob's career in the automotive industry began as an Engineering Intern at BWI Group in 2012. Jakob also gained experience as an Engineering Intern at Bosch North America in 2013 and as an Engineering Intern in Product Development at Ford Motor Company in 2014.

Overall, Jakob's work experience showcases their expertise in the development and implementation of algorithms for autonomous driving systems, as well as their strong background in software engineering and robotics.

Jakob Hoellerbauer holds a Bachelor of Engineering (BEng) degree in Electrical Engineering from the University of Michigan, which they obtained between the years 2010 and 2013. Following this, they pursued further education and completed a Master of Science in Engineering degree in Electrical Engineering: Systems from the same institution, which they achieved between the years 2013 and 2014.