Principal Engineer Motion Planning
Core
Define motion planning and control systems for secure, effective, and comfortable fleet operation in complex environments for autonomous vehicles.
Role type
Principal Engineer Motion Planning
Builds
Production-ready autonomous vehicle motion planning and control systems
Domain
Autonomous driving / Robotics
Deliverable
production ML models
Required skills
Advanced algorithm development, probabilistic approaches, C++ software development, system architecture, cross-functional leadership, technical mentorship
Preferred skills
Probabilistic models (Gaussian mixture models, Hidden Markov Models, Particle Filters), machine learning techniques (Bayesian modeling, inference), Bazel build framework
Technologies
C++, Bazel
Responsibilities
Lead R&D of novel algorithms and sub-systems for motion planning, architect and integrate complex combinations of motion planning and prediction algorithms, design and build robust scalable codebase for rapid exploration and evaluation, drive technical collaboration with perception and prediction components, mentor junior and senior team members
Seniority
Principal, hands-on IC with strategy & mentorship