Motion-Planning Software Engineer (Autonomous Driving)

Didi Labs; San Jose, Northern (CA, KY); Hybrid; USD 170,000 - 282,000; Full time

Job summary

DiDi Autonomous Driving is seeking a Software Engineer or Senior Software Engineer to join the team and develop the core decision-making and motion planning systems for our autonomous vehicles. You will tackle challenges from high-level behavioral reasoning to low-level trajectory optimization.

In this role you will implement and optimize the motion planning logic, integrate geometry and velocity reasoning, and collaborate with Prediction, Perception, and Control teams to deliver safe, smooth

Qualifications

• Strong proficiency in C++ for real-time algorithms.
• Background in autonomous systems or robotics software.
• Knowledge of motion planning, decision making, and trajectory optimization.

Responsibilities

• Design and implement core motion planning logic for high-level actions.
• Develop and optimize motion planning algorithms integrating geometry and velocity reasoning.
• Architect and enhance geometry and velocity systems for safe navigation.
• Model driving scenarios and interactions to build a robust world model.
• Collaborate with Prediction, Perception, and Control teams for end-to-end flow.

Skills

C++

Autonomous systems

Robotics fundamentals

Motion planning

Trajectory optimization

Education

B.S./M.S. in Computer Science, Robotics

Job description

DiDi Autonomous Driving is seeking a Software Engineer or Senior Software Engineer to join the team and develop the core decision-making and motion planning systems for our autonomous vehicles. You will tackle challenges from high-level behavioral reasoning to low-level trajectory optimization.

In this role you will implement and optimize the motion planning logic, integrate geometry and velocity reasoning, and collaborate with Prediction, Perception, and Control teams to deliver safe, smooth