Principal Engineer / Director, Motion Planning

PlusAI; Santa Clara (CA); On-site; USD 200,000 - 280,000; Full time

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

Responsibilities

• Develop safety-critical software for self-driving vehicles by leading, managing, and expanding a team focused on the motion forecasting & planning.
• Assume responsibility for the overall planning, execution, and success of autonomous driving related projects. Actively code and develop prototypes to test novel algorithms and ideas.
• Foster a culture of experimentation and innovation, while promoting technical excellence and accountability within the team.
• Scale end-to-end ML pipelines for research and production, from data ingestion and pre-processing to model training, validation, deployment, and monitoring.
• Stay on top of the latest trends, technologies, and best practices in machine learning and artificial intelligence.
• Present the progress to senior leadership and cross-functional teams.
• Ensure that technical work meets customer requirements, regulatory standards, and company quality policies.
• Ensure that work is performed in accordance with the company’s Quality Management System (QMS) requirements and contribute to continuous improvement efforts.
• Ensure team compliance with QMS, monitor quality, and drive process improvements.

Required Skills

• 7-10 years of experience building data-driven, fault-tolerant systems
• Proven record of delivering a DL based system
• MS or PhD in Computer Science or equivalent practical experience
• Extensive experience designing and building modern planning systems (a big plus)
• Passionate about writing amazing, robust, safety-critical, efficient C++ and Python

Preferred Skills

• Experience in deep learning, mobile robotics, geometric modeling and trajectory generation

Salary Range

• $200,000 - 280,000

Exact Compensation May Vary Based On Skills And Experience.