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Principal Engineer, Team Lead- Motion Planning

💼 Full-time💰 $240,000–$240,000🗓 2026-06-23 → 2026-09-30

Core

Lead a team in designing and implementing production-ready motion planning and control systems for autonomous vehicles to ensure safe and comfortable operation in intricate settings.

Role type

Senior IC/Lead motion planning engineer (autonomous driving)

Builds

Robust, scalable motion planning algorithms and constraint generation for robotaxi fleets

Domain

Autonomous driving / Robotics

Deliverable

production ML models | product features

Required skills

Motion planning algorithms, Search algorithms, C++, Python, Linux, Robotics algorithms (localization, perception, prediction, control), ML integration, Team leadership, Technical strategy

Preferred skills

Autonomous vehicle industry experience, Simulation tools, Verification & Validation for safety-critical systems

Responsibilities

Lead and develop a team within the motion planning organization, Collaborate with other leaders to provide technical direction and manage architectural strategies, Deliver a robust and scalable planner prioritizing safety, Mentor team members and cultivate an inclusive work environment, Implement and review algorithms and code applying rigorous engineering methodologies, Partner with project managers to develop roadmaps and execute plans

Seniority

Senior, hands-on IC with leadership responsibilities

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