Staff Motion Planning Engineer
Motional
full-time
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Location Type: Remote
Location: United States
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Salary
💰 $168,000 - $225,000 per year
Job Level
About the role
- Lead the research and development of novel algorithms for motion planning in autonomous driving, including but not limited to advanced search-based methods, sophisticated geometry-based methods, and decision making under uncertainty with a strong emphasis on probabilistic approaches.
- Architect and integrate complex combinations of motion planning and prediction algorithms, driving their evaluation and refinement for real-world deployment.
- Design and build a robust, scalable, and high-performance codebase that facilitates rapid exploration, prototyping, and rigorous evaluation of innovative motion planning approaches and algorithms.
- Drive technical collaboration and interface seamlessly with perception and prediction components upstream and trajectory optimization, tracking and control components downstream, ensuring end-to-end system performance.
- Leverage your deep software development and research expertise to teach others better software practices and principles, fostering a culture of technical excellence.
- Guide and mentor junior team members, cultivating a culture of product-focused engineering, rigorous research, and advanced development.
Requirements
- PhD preferred in Robotics, Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a related field; or a Master's degree with 2+ years of experience in the robotics (preferably AV industry)
- 5+ years of research experience in robotics / motion planning, with a proven track record of contributing to state-of-the-art solutions
- 3+ years of C++ software development, with an emphasis on developing high-performance and reliable systems
- Past experience owning and leading technical development on complex features from problem formulation through research, implementation, and deployment in a production environment.
- Thirst for knowledge, continuous innovation, and a drive to push the boundaries of autonomous driving technology.
Benefits
- Candidates for certain positions are eligible to participate in Motional’s benefits program.
- Motional’s benefits include but are not limited to medical, dental, vision, 401k with a company match, health saving accounts, life insurance, pet insurance, and more.
Applicant Tracking System Keywords
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Hard Skills & Tools
C++motion planning algorithmssearch-based methodsgeometry-based methodsprobabilistic approachessoftware developmenthigh-performance systemsrigorous evaluationprototypingtechnical development
Soft Skills
leadershipmentoringcollaborationcommunicationinnovationtechnical excellenceproblem formulationproduct-focused engineeringresearchcultivating culture
Certifications
PhD in RoboticsPhD in Computer SciencePhD in Computer EngineeringPhD in Mechanical EngineeringMaster's degree in related field