Staff Motion Planning Engineer
Core
Lead research and development of novel motion planning algorithms for production-ready autonomous vehicles, focusing on safe, comfortable, and intuitive routes.
Role type
Staff Motion Planning Engineer (Research & IC)
Builds
Production-ready motion planning algorithms and robust software for autonomous driving
Domain
Autonomous driving / Robotics
Deliverable
production ML models
Required skills
C++ development, probabilistic modeling, Bayesian inference, algorithm architecture, system integration, technical mentorship
Preferred skills
Gaussian mixture models, Hidden Markov Models, Particle Filters, Bazel build framework
Technologies
C++, Bazel
Responsibilities
Lead R&D of novel motion planning algorithms; Architect and integrate complex motion planning and prediction systems; Design and build scalable high-performance codebases; Interface with perception, prediction, trajectory optimization, and control components; Mentor junior team members and foster technical excellence
Seniority
Staff, hands-on IC with research leadership