Senior Motion Planning Lead for Autonomous Vehicles

Motional; United States; On-site; USD 212,000 - 283,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

401k with company match

Life and pet insurance

Health savings accounts

Job summary

A leading autonomous vehicle technology company in the United States seeks a Principal Engineer, Team Lead - Motion Planning. This role requires expertise in robotics and team management, focusing on the design and implementation of motion planning software. The ideal candidate should have a master's or PhD, experience in leading teams, and advanced proficiency in C++ and motion planning algorithms. This position offers a competitive salary and an inclusive work environment.

Qualifications

• Over two years of experience in managing a development team.
• Established history of delivering production-quality motion planners.
• Strong theoretical understanding of motion planning under uncertainty.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop a team within the motion planning organization.
• Collaborate on architectural strategies and resource allocation.
• Deliver a robust and scalable motion planner focused on safety.

Skills

Team management

Robotics expertise

C++ software development

Motion planning algorithms

Linux

Python

Education

Masters or PhD in Robotics, Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Mechanical Engineering

Tools

SQL

Job description

A leading autonomous vehicle technology company in the United States seeks a Principal Engineer, Team Lead - Motion Planning. This role requires expertise in robotics and team management, focusing on the design and implementation of motion planning software. The ideal candidate should have a master's or PhD, experience in leading teams, and advanced proficiency in C++ and motion planning algorithms. This position offers a competitive salary and an inclusive work environment.