Senior Motion Planning Engineer
Core
Develop advanced algorithms and robust software for safe, comfortable, and intuitive motion planning in production-ready autonomous vehicles.
Role type
Senior IC motion planning engineer (autonomous driving)
Builds
Production-ready motion planning algorithms and software for autonomous vehicles
Domain
Autonomous driving / Robotics
Deliverable
production ML models | product features
Required skills
Motion planning algorithms, probabilistic approaches, C++ high-performance development, system architecture, technical mentorship
Preferred skills
Bayesian modeling, Gaussian mixture models, Hidden Markov Models, Particle Filters, Bazel build framework
Technologies
C++, Bazel
Responsibilities
Lead R&D of novel motion planning algorithms (search-based, geometry-based, decision making under uncertainty); Architect and integrate complex combinations of planning and prediction algorithms; Design and build scalable, high-performance codebases for rapid prototyping and evaluation; Interface with perception, prediction, trajectory optimization, tracking, and control components; Mentor junior team members and foster technical excellence
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC with mentorship responsibilities