Senior Motion Planning Engineer (Autonomous Driving)

Motional; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 240,000 - 330,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

401k with company match

Health savings accounts

Job summary

Motional is looking for a technical expert to join its Planning team, defining advanced motion planning and control systems for fleet operations. The optimal candidate will have a PhD in a relevant field or a Master's with extensive experience in robotics, along with proficiency in C++ for developing high-performance systems.

The position offers a salary range of $240,000—$330,000 USD, and provides various benefits including medical, dental, and life insurance, along with a 401k plan.

Motional is committed to diversity and inclusion, ensuring an equitable workplace for all employees.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of research experience in robotics or motion planning.
• 5+ years in C++ software development with high-performance systems.
• Proven track record in leading significant robotics projects.

Responsibilities

• Lead R&D of novel algorithms for motion planning.
• Monitor system performance and develop strategies for improvement.
• Guide teams to provide comprehensive solutions.

Skills

Probabilistic models expertise

Machine learning techniques

C++ software development

Algorithm development

Education

PhD in Robotics, Computer Science, or related field

Master's degree with 7+ years of experience

Tools

Bazel build framework

Job description

Motional is looking for a technical expert to join its Planning team, defining advanced motion planning and control systems for fleet operations. The optimal candidate will have a PhD in a relevant field or a Master's with extensive experience in robotics, along with proficiency in C++ for developing high-performance systems.

The position offers a salary range of $240,000—$330,000 USD, and provides various benefits including medical, dental, and life insurance, along with a 401k plan.

Motional is committed to diversity and inclusion, ensuring an equitable workplace for all employees.