Senior Motion Planning Engineer for Autonomous Driving

Motional; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision benefits

401k with company match

Health saving accounts

Pet insurance

Job summary

Motional is seeking a Senior Motion Planning Engineer to join our robotics team in Boston. In this role, you will lead the development of advanced algorithms for motion planning in autonomous vehicles, mentoring junior team members and ensuring the integration of complex systems.

The ideal candidate will have a PhD in a related field, extensive experience in robotics, and a strong background in C++. The position offers a competitive salary, benefits, and opportunities for professional growth.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of research experience in robotics/motion planning.
• 3+ years of C++ software development for high-performance systems.
• Past experience owning and leading technical development.

Responsibilities

• Lead research and development of algorithms for motion planning.
• Architect and integrate complex motion planning and prediction algorithms.
• Guide and mentor junior team members.

Skills

C++ software development

Robotics and motion planning

Probabilistic models

Bayesian modeling

Education

PhD in Robotics, Computer Science or related field

Master's degree with 2+ years of experience in robotics

Tools

Bazel build framework

Job description

Motional is seeking a Senior Motion Planning Engineer to join our robotics team in Boston. In this role, you will lead the development of advanced algorithms for motion planning in autonomous vehicles, mentoring junior team members and ensuring the integration of complex systems.

The ideal candidate will have a PhD in a related field, extensive experience in robotics, and a strong background in C++. The position offers a competitive salary, benefits, and opportunities for professional growth.