Senior Motion Planning Engineer – Trajectory Optimization

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in United States, +4 more locations.

📋 Description

• Design, create, and enhance motion planning algorithms, which include trajectory generation, trajectory selection, behavior planning, and optimization-based planning.

• Develop planning solutions utilizing graph search, sampling-based approaches, optimization techniques, spline/B-spline trajectories, convex optimization, and Frenet-frame methods.

• Integrate vehicle kinematic and dynamic constraints into planning frameworks.

• Create high-quality modern C++ software in a Linux environment.

• Engage in discussions about software architecture and participate in technical design activities.

• Formulate and implement validation strategies across SiL, HiL, and ViL settings.

• Work collaboratively with Safety, Controls, Perception, Validation, and Simulation teams.

• Analyze and troubleshoot vehicle behavior through simulation and system-performance evaluation.

• Assist in vehicle integration, deployment, and post-deployment assessments.

• Take part in technical design reviews, code evaluations, and continuous improvement efforts.

• Mentor junior engineers.

⛳️ Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Robotics, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a related technical discipline with over 5 years of industry experience; OR a Master's degree with over 3 years of experience; OR a PhD with at least 1 year of experience.

• Strong expertise in modern C++ development within Linux-based environments.

• Experience in developing robotics, autonomous vehicles, ADAS, or other intricate real-time software systems.

• Significant experience in motion planning, trajectory generation, trajectory optimization, behavior planning, or decision-making systems for robotics or autonomous vehicles.

• Comprehensive knowledge of vehicle dynamics, vehicle kinematics, trajectory feasibility, and planning system architecture.

• Strong foundation in linear algebra, numerical optimization, geometry, and robotics algorithms.

• Solid understanding of software engineering principles, system design concepts, and scalable development methodologies.

• Experience throughout the complete software development lifecycle, from design and implementation to validation, deployment, and operational support.

• Strong analytical skills and the ability to troubleshoot complex system-level challenges.

• Excellent communication and teamwork skills in cross-functional engineering groups.

• Capacity to work autonomously while effectively contributing in a highly collaborative setting.

🏝️ Benefits

• Bonus component.

• Stock options.

• 100% covered medical, dental, and vision premiums for full-time employees.

• 401K plan with a 6% employer match.

• Flexible work schedule.

• Generous paid vacation available immediately upon start date.

• Company-wide holiday office closures.

• AD+D and Life Insurance.

• Potential sign-on bonuses.

• Possible relocation assistance.

• Additional forms of compensation as part of the overall compensation package.

• Medical, financial, and/or other benefits.