Motion Planning Engineer — Safe, Deterministic AV Navigation

Decisive Point; Sunnyvale (CA); On-site; USD 151,000 - 240,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive health insurance

401k with employer match

Learning and wellness stipends

Paid time off

Job summary

Applied Intuition is looking for a Motion Planning Engineer for their Fallback Stack team in Sunnyvale, California. This role demands expertise in deterministic, safety-critical planning systems for autonomous vehicles. Candidates should possess at least 5 years of experience in motion planning, proficiency in C++, and a strong understanding of robotic algorithms. The compensation ranges from $151,000 to $240,000 annually, along with equity and benefits.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in motion planning for autonomous vehicles or robotics.
• Strong foundation in robotic motion planning algorithms and trajectory generation.
• Experience building deterministic, safety-critical planning systems.

Responsibilities

• Design and implement classical or ML motion planners for fallback and minimal-risk maneuvers.
• Use large-scale simulation and real-world data to evaluate planner behavior.
• Collaborate closely with behavior prediction, perception, and controls teams.

Skills

Motion planning for autonomous vehicles

Robotic motion planning algorithms

C++ proficiency

Cross-functional collaboration

Job description

Applied Intuition is looking for a Motion Planning Engineer for their Fallback Stack team in Sunnyvale, California. This role demands expertise in deterministic, safety-critical planning systems for autonomous vehicles. Candidates should possess at least 5 years of experience in motion planning, proficiency in C++, and a strong understanding of robotic algorithms. The compensation ranges from $151,000 to $240,000 annually, along with equity and benefits.