Director, Motion Planning & Autonomous Driving

PlusAI

Santa Clara (CA)

On-site

USD 200,000 - 280,000

Full time

14 days+
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Job summary

PlusAI is seeking an experienced software developer to lead the development of safety-critical software for self-driving vehicles. You will manage and expand a team focused on motion forecasting and planning, ensuring compliance with quality standards while fostering a culture of innovation.

Ideal candidates will have 7-10 years of experience in data-driven systems, proficiency in C++ and Python, and a strong background in deep learning and robotics. The position offers a competitive salary range of $200,000 to $280,000 based on skills and experience.

Qualifications

  • 7-10 years of experience building data-driven, fault-tolerant systems.
  • Proven record of delivering a DL based system.
  • Extensive experience designing and building modern planning systems.

Responsibilities

  • Develop safety-critical software for self-driving vehicles.
  • Assume responsibility for the planning and success of projects.
  • Scale end-to-end ML pipelines from data ingestion to monitoring.
  • Present progress to senior leadership and teams.

Skills

C++
Python
Data-driven systems
Fault-tolerant systems
Deep learning
Mobile robotics
Geometric modeling
Trajectory generation

Education

MS or PhD in Computer Science or equivalent experience

Job description

PlusAI is seeking an experienced software developer to lead the development of safety-critical software for self-driving vehicles. You will manage and expand a team focused on motion forecasting and planning, ensuring compliance with quality standards while fostering a culture of innovation.

Ideal candidates will have 7-10 years of experience in data-driven systems, proficiency in C++ and Python, and a strong background in deep learning and robotics. The position offers a competitive salary range of $200,000 to $280,000 based on skills and experience.

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