Autonomous Driving Systems Project Manager

Deeproute.ai; Colorado; On-site; USD 117,000 - 143,000; Full time

Job summary

A technology firm specializing in autonomous vehicles is seeking a skilled project manager to lead the development of autonomous vehicle planning modules. Responsibilities include managing the project lifecycle, defining technical roadmaps, and contributing to platform architecture. Candidates must have a Master's degree in Mechanical Engineering and at least 2 years of experience in the autonomous driving industry. Proficiency in C++, Python, and Machine Learning is essential. The position offers an annual salary of $130,000.

Qualifications

• 2+ years’ experience in algorithms planning and software systems within the autonomous driving industry.
• Experience in developing and testing planning systems.
• Proficiency in executing software development lifecycles.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end project management for autonomous vehicle planning modules.
• Define and oversee the technical roadmap for key planning functionalities.
• Manage the full project lifecycle, including requirements definition and risk identification.

Skills

C++

Python

Machine Learning

Git

Simulation tooling

Education

Master’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related field

Job description

Responsibilities

Lead end-to-end project management for the development of autonomous vehicle planning modules, working closely with cross-functional teams, and testing to ensure timely and quality-driven execution of project deliverables.

Define and oversee the technical roadmap and execution plans for key planning functionalities, including rare-scenario handling, constraint-aware motion planning, and overall system robustness, leveraging deep technical understanding of autonomous driving software systems.

Manage the full project lifecycle, including requirements definition, milestone planning, resource coordination, risk identification and mitigation, technical documentation, and regular status reporting to stakeholders and senior leadership.

Contribute to platform architecture and integration strategy, coordinating the deployment of planning algorithms into both simulation platforms and real-world driving environments, ensuring alignment with system-level goals and performance KPIs.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, or a related field.
• At least 2 years’ experience in algorithms planning and software systems within the autonomous driving industry including:
• Develop and test planning systems.
• Execute software development lifecycles.
• Integrate in real-time systems.
• Optimize motion-planning performance and robustness.
• Proficiency in C++, Python, Machine Learning, Git, simulation tooling.

Salary

Annual salary is $130,000.