Senior Path Planning Engineer — Autonomous Driving

Micropolis Holding Co.; Dubai; On-site; AED 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading robotics company in Dubai is seeking an experienced engineer to design and develop algorithms for autonomous vehicle navigation. The ideal candidate will have at least 3 years of experience in path planning and control systems, with a strong background in modern C++. Responsibilities include working on behavior planning and trajectory optimization across various driving environments. This role requires hands-on experience with real-time software development and familiarity with tools such as ROS and CARLA.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3+ years of experience in Path Planning and Control Systems.
• Hands-on experience with modern C++ programming.
• Experience developing real-time and high-performance software systems.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop autonomous vehicle path planning and high-level control algorithms.
• Develop capabilities for behavior planning, trajectory generation, and obstacle avoidance.
• Work on multiple autonomous driving stacks including urban, closed community, and off-road.

Skills

Path planning algorithms (A*, Hybrid A*, RRT)

Trajectory generation and optimization

Behavior planning and decision-making systems

Vehicle kinematics and dynamics in Model Predictive Control (MPC)

Strong programming skills in modern C++ 14/17

Education

Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Robotics, or related field

Tools

ROS/ROS2

CARLA

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Job description

A leading robotics company in Dubai is seeking an experienced engineer to design and develop algorithms for autonomous vehicle navigation. The ideal candidate will have at least 3 years of experience in path planning and control systems, with a strong background in modern C++. Responsibilities include working on behavior planning and trajectory optimization across various driving environments. This role requires hands-on experience with real-time software development and familiarity with tools such as ROS and CARLA.