Motion Planning Engineer

WeRide; Emeryville (CA); On-site; USD 130,000 - 182,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Premium Medical, Dental and Vision Plan

Free Daily Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner

Paid vacations and holidays

401K plan

Job summary

WeRide, a leader in autonomous driving technologies based in Emeryville, California, is seeking skilled professionals to develop algorithms for path planning and vehicle control.

The ideal candidate holds a relevant degree and has over 3 years of experience in AI or motion planning. Benefits include a premium medical plan, daily meals, and a competitive salary ranging from $130,000 to $182,000.

This position emphasizes innovation in autonomous systems and the opportunity to work in a cutting-edge environment.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in motion planning, AI, or autonomy in real-world applications.
• Proven ability to produce efficient software that meets real-time requirements.
• Hands-on experience in robotic and/or vehicle system design and implementation.

Responsibilities

• Build and integrate software and algorithms for path planning, behavioral planning, and vehicle control.
• Develop, implement, evaluate, and launch algorithms in robotic motion planning.

Skills

Numerical optimization techniques

AI

Robotics

Motion planning

Software development for real-time systems

Education

BS/MS/PhD in relevant field

Tools

ROS

Linux

Job description

Established in 2017, WeRide (NASDAQ: WRD) is a leading global commercial‑stage company that develops autonomous driving technologies from Level 2 to Level 4. WeRide is the only tech company in the world that holds driverless permits in China, the UAE, Singapore and the US, conducting autonomous driving R&D, tests and operations in over 30 cities of 10 countries around the world. WeRide has operated a self‑driving fleet for more than 2,200 days.

What you will do:

• Building/Integrating software and algorithms for path planning, behavioral planning and vehicle control
• Developing, implementing, evaluating and launching algorithms in robotic motion planning (e.g., A*, CC-RRT), vehicle modeling and kinematics

Requirements:

• BS/MS/PhD degree in a relevant field of study (e.g., Computer Science, Computer Engineering)
• Skilled in numerical optimization techniques (e.g., nonlinear constrained optimization) or skilled in AI or Robotics
• Proven ability to produce computationally efficient software that can meet real‑time requirements
• 3+ years experience in motion planning, AI, or autonomy for real‑world applications

Plus:

• Hands‑on experience in robotic and/or vehicle system design and implementation
• Knowledge of ROS
• Knowledge of Linux, and development on Linux systems
• Experience working in an automotive, aerospace, environments
• Experience in writing safety‑critical code
• SLAM / Probabilistic Filtering experience
• Experience in doing reinforcement learning
• Experience with real‑time sensor fusion (e.g., IMU, lidar, camera, odometry, radar)

Salary Range: Your base pay is one part of your total compensation package. For this position, the reasonably expected pay range is between $130,000 - $182,000 for the level at which this job has been scoped. Your base pay will depend on several factors, including your experience, qualifications, education, location, and skills. In the event that you are considered for a different level, a higher or lower pay range would apply. This position is also eligible for an annual performance bonus, equity, and a competitive benefits package.

Benefits:

• Premium Medical, Dental and Vision Plan (No cost from employees or their families)
• Free Daily Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
• Paid vacations and holidays
• 401K plan

We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process, such as reviewing applications, analyzing resumes, or assessing responses. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans. If you would like more information about how your data is processed, please contact us.