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Motion Planning Engineer (PhD, Intern)

DiDi Labs
Location
San Jose, CA
Posted
9 days ago
Department
Planning US
What they actually want (must-haves)
  • Recently completed or soon-to-complete PhD in Robotics, Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or a related field
  • Research or Internship experience in motion planning algorithms, behavioral planning, trajectory optimization, or multi-agent interaction modeling
  • Proven research ability demonstrated by publications in top-tier conferences
  • Hands-on experience in C++ for implementing complex, real-time algorithms
  • Excellent analytical and communication skills, with a collaborative mindset
What the job really is

The Motion Planning Engineer (PhD, Intern) role involves applying expertise in motion planning, robotics, and autonomous systems to develop advanced planning capabilities for autonomous vehicles. Responsibilities include designing algorithms for behavioral planning, optimizing motion planning systems, modeling driving environments, and collaborating with cross-functional teams to enhance the autonomy stack.

Benefits
  • Hourly rate of $46 for the Intern position
  • Eligibility for Intern benefits
  • Opportunity to convert to a full-time engineer upon successful completion of the program
Things to weigh
  • Intern position with a clear pathway to full-time employment, but may require strong performance to secure conversion
  • Focus on advanced research and algorithm development may not appeal to those seeking more operational roles
Job score3.4/5
Benefits2/5
Freshness5/5
Career value5/5
Role clarity5/5
Pay transparency0/5

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