Lead Motion Planning Engineer – Autonomous Driving

applied; Sunnyvale (CA); On-site; USD 231,295 - 300,500; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive health, dental, vision insurance

401k retirement benefits with employer match

Learning and wellness stipends

Job summary

Applied Intuition in Sunnyvale, California is seeking a Technical Lead for Motion Planning. In this role, you will guide the development of motion planning modules for autonomous vehicles, mentor engineers, and ensure software quality and performance under strict timing constraints.

Join Applied Intuition to drive autonomy technology at scale and collaborate with cross-functional teams. The position offers a competitive salary range of $231,295 - $300,500 annually along with benefits.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in production software teams focused on planning algorithms for autonomous vehicles.
• Proven ability to lead technical projects end-to-end and mentor junior engineers.
• Familiarity with safety-critical software development and automotive industry standards is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Guide development of sophisticated motion planning modules for autonomous vehicles.
• Mentor engineers and set technical direction for projects.
• Collaborate cross-functionally to drive autonomy technology.

Skills

Leadership and mentorship

Modern C++ proficiency

Problem-solving

Performance-critical software experience

Communication skills

Education

BS in Computer Science, Robotics, Applied Mathematics, or related field

Job description

Applied Intuition in Sunnyvale, California is seeking a Technical Lead for Motion Planning. In this role, you will guide the development of motion planning modules for autonomous vehicles, mentor engineers, and ensure software quality and performance under strict timing constraints.

Join Applied Intuition to drive autonomy technology at scale and collaborate with cross-functional teams. The position offers a competitive salary range of $231,295 - $300,500 annually along with benefits.