Principal Engineer, Team Lead- Motion Planning
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