Senior Trajectory Generation & Controls Engineer

Stack AV Co; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); Remote; USD 150,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Stack AV Co is seeking a Staff Software Engineer for Trajectory Generation & Controls in Pittsburgh, PA or Remote. You will lead design-to-delivery of motion planning and control features for autonomous trucks, working across Autonomy, Systems Engineering and Operations teams.

Strong C++/Python and real-time safety-critical software experience are essential. The role emphasizes safety, rigorous engineering, and collaboration with multiple teams to deliver robust solutions in real-world

Qualifications

• BS in CS/EE/ME (MS/PhD a plus).
• 5+ years of software engineering experience.
• Experience building motion planning and/or control systems for real world applications.
• Knowledge of model predictive control or real-time trajectory generation.
• Knowledge of vehicle dynamics, system identification and real-time control algorithms.
• Fluent in modern C++.
• Experience with Python.

Responsibilities

• Own the delivery of TG&C features from design to integration, ensuring a safe and comfortable vehicle experience.
• Provide input to team roadmaps and ensure timely delivery of features.
• Work closely with systems engineers to deliver a well-tested product.
• Write state-of-the-art software using C++ and Python; extensive unit testing and simulation.
• Collaborate with Autonomy teams to design and deploy robust autonomous driving solutions.
• Participate in design iterations and align stakeholders with strong communication.

Skills

Motion Planning

Control Systems

Real-time Software

C++

Python

Education

BS in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering or closely related field

MS or PhD is a plus

Job description

Stack AV Co is seeking a Staff Software Engineer for Trajectory Generation & Controls in Pittsburgh, PA or Remote. You will lead design-to-delivery of motion planning and control features for autonomous trucks, working across Autonomy, Systems Engineering and Operations teams.

Strong C++/Python and real-time safety-critical software experience are essential. The role emphasizes safety, rigorous engineering, and collaboration with multiple teams to deliver robust solutions in real-world