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Senior Motion Planning Engineer

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Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States; Las Vegas, Nevada, United States; Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States; Remote U.S.
Posted
18 days ago
Department
Autonomy
What they actually want (must-haves)
  • PhD preferred in Robotics, Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a related field; or a Master's degree with 2+ years of experience in the robotics (preferably AV industry)
  • 5+ years of research experience in robotics / motion planning, with a proven track record of contributing to state-of-the-art solutions
  • 3+ years of C++ software development, with an emphasis on developing high-performance and reliable systems
  • Past experience owning and leading technical development on complex features from problem formulation through research, implementation, and deployment in a production environment
  • Thirst for knowledge, continuous innovation, and a drive to push the boundaries of autonomous driving technology.
Nice to have
  • Experience with probabilistic models, including but not limited to Gaussian mixture models, Hidden Markov Models, and Particle Filters.
  • Experience with Bayesian modeling and inference techniques for decision making under uncertainty.
  • Experience with the Bazel build framework
What the job really is

As a Senior Motion Planning Engineer on the Motion Planning team, you will conduct research and develop algorithms for motion planning in autonomous vehicles. Your responsibilities will include architecting and integrating algorithms, building a high-performance codebase, and mentoring junior team members. You will also collaborate with other technical teams to ensure the performance of the entire system.

Benefits
  • Medical, dental, vision insurance
  • 401k with a company match
  • Health saving accounts
  • Life insurance
  • Pet insurance
  • Bonus or company equity may be included
Things to weigh
  • No specific salary details provided beyond a range; actual compensation may vary based on various factors.
  • The role emphasizes a hybrid work schedule but can be fully remote, which may affect team dynamics and collaboration.
  • The position requires a strong background in research and development, which may not appeal to all candidates looking for more application-focused roles.
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