Senior Motion Planning Engineer — Onsite Mountain View

Gatik; Mountain View (CA); On-site; USD 180,000 - 260,000; Full time

Job summary

A leader in autonomous logistics is seeking a Senior/Staff Software Engineer in Motion Planning to join their team in Mountain View, CA. This role focuses on designing and optimizing motion planning systems for autonomous vehicles, requiring strong C++ skills and expertise in robotics. Candidates should have a Ph.D. with relevant experience or a Master’s with substantial experience. Join the innovative team to revolutionize autonomous middle-mile logistics while working in a collaborative, problem-solving environment.

Qualifications

• Ph.D. with 3+ years or Master’s with 5+ years of experience in robotics, motion planning, or autonomous systems.
• Deep expertise in at least two specific planning methods.
• Strong proficiency in C++, with experience in production-quality code.

Responsibilities

• Design, implement, and optimize the motion planning stack.
• Develop various planning methods for generating collision-free trajectories.
• Collaborate cross-functionally to ensure robust planning behavior.

Skills

Lattice-based planning

Trajectory optimization

C++ proficiency

Simulation tools

System-level debugging

Education

Ph.D. in robotics or related field

Master’s degree in a related field

Job description

A leader in autonomous logistics is seeking a Senior/Staff Software Engineer in Motion Planning to join their team in Mountain View, CA. This role focuses on designing and optimizing motion planning systems for autonomous vehicles, requiring strong C++ skills and expertise in robotics. Candidates should have a Ph.D. with relevant experience or a Master’s with substantial experience. Join the innovative team to revolutionize autonomous middle-mile logistics while working in a collaborative, problem-solving environment.