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Staff Motion Planning Engineer - Trajectory Generation

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Base Salary

$205k - $273k/yr

Responsibilities

  • Drive the long-term technical strategy for motion planning and trajectory optimization algorithms.
  • Own the design of robust and scalable software for real on-road impact.
  • Establish code quality benchmarks and lead architectural code reviews.
  • Define modern development toolchains to enable rapid development cycles.
  • Lead architectural co-design with adjacent teams for integrated solutions.
  • Author project proposals that anchor long-term technical roadmaps.
  • Mentor senior and junior team members to foster a culture of engineering excellence.

Requirements

  • 5+ years of production-grade C++ software development experience.
  • Bachelor’s, Master’s, or PhD in Robotics, Computer Science, or related field.
  • Proven track record in leading large-scale technical development initiatives.
  • Deep experience with Model Predictive Control and motion planning architectures.
  • Strong mathematical understanding of optimization algorithms.
  • Experience with numerical optimization solvers in real-time environments.
  • Knowledge of Python for simulation and data analysis is a bonus.

Benefits

  • Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
  • 401k with company match.
  • Health savings accounts and life insurance.
  • Pet insurance and more.

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