Senior Software Engineer, Autonomy Actions Sustaining

🏢 Summary: Senior Software Engineer role focused on diagnosing, developing, and deploying fixes for complex issues within an autonomous vehicle Planning and Controls stack. The position involves deep technical investigation, rapid production deployments, and building internal tooling to improve log analysis and automation. You will work cross-functionally to resolve high-impact issues in deployed autonomous systems. 🗂️ Requirements: Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Robotics, or related field, 3+ years of professional C++ development experience, Experience building high-performance, resilient systems, Ability to work with large, complex codebases, Experience delivering software to production environments, Experience with CI/CD pipelines, Experience with version control systems at scale 📃 Skills: C++, CI/CD, Git, Jira, Confluence, GitLab, ROS, DDS 🏢 Description: Mission Summary:We are looking for a Senior Software Engineer to join our Actions Sustaining Team to diagnose, develop and deploy solutions to solve the immediate challenges facing our deployed autonomous software. You will play a pivotal role in resolving issues that will help accelerate the growth of our autonomous capabilities. What you'll be doing: Technical Discovery: Deep-dive into complex issues within the Planning and Controls stack reported by the triage team. You will parse logs and replay simulation data to find the "why" behind anomalous vehicle actions. Accelerated Resolutions: Own the deployment of software fixes. When a business need arises for an immediate solution, you will lead the development, testing, and deployment . Tooling & Automation: Identify improvements in existing workflows. You will develop internal tooling and scripts to expedite log analysis, automate common patterns, and improve the efficiency of the entire team. Cross-Functional Collaboration: Act as the technical liaison between teams to ensure alignment between on-road issues and current development work. What were looking for: Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Robotics, or a related field. A Master's or Ph.D. is preferred 3+ years of C++ software development proficiency, with a focus on building high-performance and resilient systems. Comfortable navigating and contributing to large, complex codebases where modularity and documentation are key. Proven track record of delivering software in a production environment, including familiarity with CI/CD, version control at scale, and rigorous release cycles. Passionate about a driverless future and understand the high stakes of deploying software that interacts with the physical world. Bonus Points(not required): Experience in Jira, Confluence and Gitlab Background in robotics middleware (ROS, DDS) or autonomous systems. We encourage a hybrid schedule with in-office time at one of our locations in Boston, Pittsburgh, or Las Vegas to support collaboration, or this role can be fully remote.The salary range for this role is an estimate based on a wide range of compensation factors including but not limited to specific skills, experience and expertise, role location, certifications, licenses, and business needs. The estimated compensation range listed in this job posting reflects base salary only. This role may include additional forms of compensation such as a bonus or company equity. The recruiter assigned to this role can share more information about the specific compensation and benefit details associated with this role during the hiring process. Candidates for certain positions are eligible to participate in Motional's benefits program. Motional's benefits include but are not limited to medical, dental, vision, 401k with a company match, health saving accounts, life insurance, pet insurance, and more.Salary Range$172,000—$229,000 USDMotional is a driverless technology company making autonomous vehicles a safe, reliable, and accessible reality. We're driven by something more. Our journey is always people first. We aren't just developing driverless cars; we're creating safer roadways, more equitable transportation options, and making our communities better places to live, work, and connect. Our team is made up of engineers, researchers, innovators, dreamers and doers, who are creating a technology with the potential to transform the way we move. Higher purpose, greater impact. We're creating first-of-its-kind technology that will transform transportation. To do so successfully, we must design for everyone in our cities and on our roads. We believe in building a great place to work through a progressive, global culture that is diverse, inclusive, and ensures people feel valued at every level of the organization. Diversity helps us to see the world differently; it's not only good for our business, it's the right thing to do. Scale up, not starting up. Our team is behind some of the industry's largest leaps forward, including the first fully-autonomous cross-country drive in the U.S, the launch of the world's first robotaxi pilot, and operation of the world's longest-standing public robotaxi fleet. We're driven to scale; we're moving towards commercialization of our technology, and we need team members who are ready to embrace change and challenges. Formed as a joint venture between Hyundai Motor Group and Aptiv, Motional is fundamentally changing how people move through their lives. Headquartered in Boston, Motional has operations in the U.S and Asia. For more information, visit www.Motional.com and follow us on Twitter, LinkedIn, Instagram and YouTube. Motional AD Inc. is an EOE. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. To comply with Federal Law, we participate in E-Verify. All newly-hired employees are queried through this electronic system established by the DHS and the SSA to verify their identity and employment eligibility.

🏢 Summary: Senior Software Engineer role focused on diagnosing, resolving, and deploying fixes for complex issues in an autonomous vehicle Planning and Controls stack. The position involves deep log and simulation analysis, rapid production deployments, and building internal tooling to improve debugging and automation workflows. The engineer collaborates cross-functionally to ensure reliable, high-performance autonomous software in production environments. 🗂️ Requirements: Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Robotics, or related field, 3+ years of C++ development experience, Experience building high-performance and resilient systems, Ability to work with large, complex codebases, Experience delivering software to production environments, Knowledge of CI/CD pipelines, Experience with version control systems, Ability to analyze logs and simulation data 📃 Skills: C++, CI/CD, Git, GitLab, Jira, Confluence, ROS, DDS, Simulation, Linux 🏢 Description: Mission Summary:We are looking for a Senior Software Engineer to join our Actions Sustaining Team to diagnose, develop and deploy solutions to solve the immediate challenges facing our deployed autonomous software. You will play a pivotal role in resolving issues that will help accelerate the growth of our autonomous capabilities. What you'll be doing: Technical Discovery: Deep-dive into complex issues within the Planning and Controls stack reported by the triage team. You will parse logs and replay simulation data to find the "why" behind anomalous vehicle actions. Accelerated Resolutions: Own the deployment of software fixes. When a business need arises for an immediate solution, you will lead the development, testing, and deployment . Tooling & Automation: Identify improvements in existing workflows. You will develop internal tooling and scripts to expedite log analysis, automate common patterns, and improve the efficiency of the entire team. Cross-Functional Collaboration: Act as the technical liaison between teams to ensure alignment between on-road issues and current development work. What were looking for: Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Robotics, or a related field. A Master's or Ph.D. is preferred 3+ years of C++ software development proficiency, with a focus on building high-performance and resilient systems. Comfortable navigating and contributing to large, complex codebases where modularity and documentation are key. Proven track record of delivering software in a production environment, including familiarity with CI/CD, version control at scale, and rigorous release cycles. Passionate about a driverless future and understand the high stakes of deploying software that interacts with the physical world. Bonus Points(not required): Experience in Jira, Confluence and Gitlab Background in robotics middleware (ROS, DDS) or autonomous systems. We encourage a hybrid schedule with in-office time at one of our locations in Boston, Pittsburgh, or Las Vegas to support collaboration, or this role can be fully remote.The salary range for this role is an estimate based on a wide range of compensation factors including but not limited to specific skills, experience and expertise, role location, certifications, licenses, and business needs. The estimated compensation range listed in this job posting reflects base salary only. This role may include additional forms of compensation such as a bonus or company equity. The recruiter assigned to this role can share more information about the specific compensation and benefit details associated with this role during the hiring process. Candidates for certain positions are eligible to participate in Motional's benefits program. Motional's benefits include but are not limited to medical, dental, vision, 401k with a company match, health saving accounts, life insurance, pet insurance, and more.Salary Range$172,000—$229,000 USDMotional is a driverless technology company making autonomous vehicles a safe, reliable, and accessible reality. We're driven by something more. Our journey is always people first. We aren't just developing driverless cars; we're creating safer roadways, more equitable transportation options, and making our communities better places to live, work, and connect. Our team is made up of engineers, researchers, innovators, dreamers and doers, who are creating a technology with the potential to transform the way we move. Higher purpose, greater impact. We're creating first-of-its-kind technology that will transform transportation. To do so successfully, we must design for everyone in our cities and on our roads. We believe in building a great place to work through a progressive, global culture that is diverse, inclusive, and ensures people feel valued at every level of the organization. Diversity helps us to see the world differently; it's not only good for our business, it's the right thing to do. Scale up, not starting up. Our team is behind some of the industry's largest leaps forward, including the first fully-autonomous cross-country drive in the U.S, the launch of the world's first robotaxi pilot, and operation of the world's longest-standing public robotaxi fleet. We're driven to scale; we're moving towards commercialization of our technology, and we need team members who are ready to embrace change and challenges. Formed as a joint venture between Hyundai Motor Group and Aptiv, Motional is fundamentally changing how people move through their lives. Headquartered in Boston, Motional has operations in the U.S and Asia. For more information, visit www.Motional.com and follow us on Twitter, LinkedIn, Instagram and YouTube. Motional AD Inc. is an EOE. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. To comply with Federal Law, we participate in E-Verify. All newly-hired employees are queried through this electronic system established by the DHS and the SSA to verify their identity and employment eligibility.

🏢 Summary: Senior Software Engineer role focused on diagnosing, developing, and deploying fixes for complex issues within an autonomous vehicle Planning and Controls stack. The position involves deep technical investigation, rapid production deployments, and building internal tooling to improve log analysis and team efficiency. You will collaborate cross-functionally to resolve on-road software issues and accelerate autonomous system capabilities. 🗂️ Requirements: Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Robotics, or related field, 3+ years of professional C++ software development experience, Experience building high-performance and resilient systems, Ability to work with large, complex codebases, Experience delivering software in a production environment, Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines and version control at scale, Understanding of rigorous release cycles 📃 Skills: C++, CI/CD, Git, Jira, Confluence, GitLab, ROS, DDS, Simulation, LogAnalysis, Automation, Scripting 🏢 Description: Mission Summary: We are looking for a Senior Software Engineer to join our Actions Sustaining Team to diagnose, develop and deploy solutions to solve the immediate challenges facing our deployed autonomous software. You will play a pivotal role in resolving issues that will help accelerate the growth of our autonomous capabilities. What you'll be doing: Technical Discovery: Deep-dive into complex issues within the Planning and Controls stack reported by the triage team. You will parse logs and replay simulation data to find the "why" behind anomalous vehicle actions. Accelerated Resolutions: Own the deployment of software fixes. When a business need arises for an immediate solution, you will lead the development, testing, and deployment. Tooling & Automation: Identify improvements in existing workflows. You will develop internal tooling and scripts to expedite log analysis, automate common patterns, and improve the efficiency of the entire team. Cross-Functional Collaboration: Act as the technical liaison between teams to ensure alignment between on-road issues and current development work. What we're looking for: Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Robotics, or a related field. A Master's or Ph.D. is preferred. 3+ years of C++ software development proficiency, with a focus on building high-performance and resilient systems. Comfortable navigating and contributing to large, complex codebases where modularity and documentation are key. Proven track record of delivering software in a production environment, including familiarity with CI/CD, version control at scale, and rigorous release cycles. Passionate about a driverless future and understand the high stakes of deploying software that interacts with the physical world. Bonus Points (not required): Experience in Jira, Confluence and Gitlab. Background in robotics middleware (ROS, DDS) or autonomous systems. Compensation and Benefits: The salary range for this role is $172,000—$229,000 USD (base salary). This role may include additional forms of compensation such as a bonus or company equity. Benefits include medical, dental, vision, 401k with company match, health savings accounts, life insurance, pet insurance, and more.

🏢 Summary: Senior Software Engineer role focused on diagnosing, resolving, and deploying fixes for complex issues in an autonomous vehicle Planning and Controls stack. The position involves deep log and simulation analysis, rapid production deployments, and development of internal tooling to improve engineering efficiency. The engineer acts as a technical bridge to ensure alignment between on-road incidents and ongoing software development. 🗂️ Requirements: Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Robotics, or related field, 3+ years of professional C++ development experience, Experience building high-performance, resilient systems, Ability to work within large, complex codebases, Production software delivery experience, Experience with CI/CD pipelines, Experience with version control systems 📃 Skills: C++, CICD, Git, Simulation, Logging, Robotics, Planning, Controls, Automation, Scripting, ROS, DDS, Jira, Confluence, GitLab 🏢 Description: Mission Summary:We are looking for a Senior Software Engineer to join our Actions Sustaining Team to diagnose, develop and deploy solutions to solve the immediate challenges facing our deployed autonomous software. You will play a pivotal role in resolving issues that will help accelerate the growth of our autonomous capabilities. What you'll be doing: Technical Discovery: Deep-dive into complex issues within the Planning and Controls stack reported by the triage team. You will parse logs and replay simulation data to find the "why" behind anomalous vehicle actions. Accelerated Resolutions: Own the deployment of software fixes. When a business need arises for an immediate solution, you will lead the development, testing, and deployment . Tooling & Automation: Identify improvements in existing workflows. You will develop internal tooling and scripts to expedite log analysis, automate common patterns, and improve the efficiency of the entire team. Cross-Functional Collaboration: Act as the technical liaison between teams to ensure alignment between on-road issues and current development work. What were looking for: Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Robotics, or a related field. A Master's or Ph.D. is preferred 3+ years of C++ software development proficiency, with a focus on building high-performance and resilient systems. Comfortable navigating and contributing to large, complex codebases where modularity and documentation are key. Proven track record of delivering software in a production environment, including familiarity with CI/CD, version control at scale, and rigorous release cycles. Passionate about a driverless future and understand the high stakes of deploying software that interacts with the physical world. Bonus Points(not required): Experience in Jira, Confluence and Gitlab Background in robotics middleware (ROS, DDS) or autonomous systems. We encourage a hybrid schedule with in-office time at one of our locations in Boston, Pittsburgh, or Las Vegas to support collaboration, or this role can be fully remote.The salary range for this role is an estimate based on a wide range of compensation factors including but not limited to specific skills, experience and expertise, role location, certifications, licenses, and business needs. The estimated compensation range listed in this job posting reflects base salary only. This role may include additional forms of compensation such as a bonus or company equity. The recruiter assigned to this role can share more information about the specific compensation and benefit details associated with this role during the hiring process. Candidates for certain positions are eligible to participate in Motional's benefits program. Motional's benefits include but are not limited to medical, dental, vision, 401k with a company match, health saving accounts, life insurance, pet insurance, and more. Salary Range$172,000—$229,000 USDMotional is a driverless technology company making autonomous vehicles a safe, reliable, and accessible reality. We're driven by something more. Our journey is always people first. We aren't just developing driverless cars; we're creating safer roadways, more equitable transportation options, and making our communities better places to live, work, and connect. Our team is made up of engineers, researchers, innovators, dreamers and doers, who are creating a technology with the potential to transform the way we move. Higher purpose, greater impact. We're creating first-of-its-kind technology that will transform transportation. To do so successfully, we must design for everyone in our cities and on our roads. We believe in building a great place to work through a progressive, global culture that is diverse, inclusive, and ensures people feel valued at every level of the organization. Diversity helps us to see the world differently; it's not only good for our business, it's the right thing to do. Scale up, not starting up. Our team is behind some of the industry's largest leaps forward, including the first fully-autonomous cross-country drive in the U.S, the launch of the world's first robotaxi pilot, and operation of the world's longest-standing public robotaxi fleet. We're driven to scale; we're moving towards commercialization of our technology, and we need team members who are ready to embrace change and challenges. Formed as a joint venture between Hyundai Motor Group and Aptiv, Motional is fundamentally changing how people move through their lives. Headquartered in Boston, Motional has operations in the U.S and Asia. For more information, visit www.Motional.com and follow us on Twitter, LinkedIn, Instagram and YouTube. Motional AD Inc. is an EOE. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. To comply with Federal Law, we participate in E-Verify. All newly-hired employees are queried through this electronic system established by the DHS and the SSA to verify their identity and employment eligibility.

🏢 Summary: Senior technical leadership role focused on motion planning, trajectory optimization, and scalable software architecture for autonomous vehicles. The position involves designing production-grade algorithms, leading cross-functional system architecture, and advancing real-time safety-critical robotics systems. Candidates will work on autonomous driving technologies using optimization, simulation, and embedded software development. 🗂️ Requirements: 5+ years of production-grade C++ development, Experience with real-time or safety-critical systems, Degree in Robotics, Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or related field, Expertise in motion planning and Model Predictive Control, Experience with planning under uncertainty and vehicle dynamics, Strong understanding of nonlinear and numerical optimization, Experience with optimization solvers in embedded environments, Ability to lead large-scale technical initiatives, Experience with closed-loop simulation environments 📃 Skills: C++, Python, MPC, IPOPT, Gurobi, OSQP, CasADi, Robotics, Optimization, Simulation, Embedded, CI 🏢 Description: Mission Summary: On our Motion team, you will serve as a technical leader, leveraging your deep expertise in motion planning, robotics, and software development to architect and advance the capabilities of production-ready autonomous vehicles. In this role, you will drive innovative research, own systemic design processes, and spearhead the implementation of performance-critical algorithms that enable safe, comfortable, and intuitive autonomous vehicle behaviors across autonomous vehicle fleets. If you are passionate about autonomous driving, thrive on solving challenging motion planning problems, and are eager to make a significant impact in a rapidly evolving field, this role offers the opportunity to contribute to cutting-edge autonomous driving technology. Technical Scope: - Architect state-of-the-art motion planning and trajectory optimization solutions to ensure safe, smooth, and comfortable vehicle motion. - Design robust and scalable software architectures by evaluating, benchmarking, and integrating optimal control techniques and motion planning algorithms. - Establish code quality benchmarks and lead architectural code and design reviews using C++. - Define and champion modern development toolchains, testing frameworks, high-fidelity simulation, and continuous integration systems. Role Responsibilities: - Define and communicate complex system trade-offs and technical concepts to engineering teams and leadership. - Collaborate with teams focused on decision planning, prediction, and vehicle control to build integrated safety-critical systems. - Author technical proposals and contribute to long-term subsystem roadmaps. - Mentor engineering team members and promote rigorous research and engineering practices. What We're Looking For: - 5+ years of production-grade C++ software development experience in real-time, low-latency, or safety-critical applications. - Bachelor's, Master's, or PhD in Robotics, Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or related field preferred. - Proven experience leading large-scale technical initiatives from problem definition through production deployment. - Deep expertise in Model Predictive Control (MPC), motion planning architectures, planning under uncertainty, vehicle dynamics, and closed-loop simulation. - Strong mathematical understanding of nonlinear and numerical optimization techniques, including interior point methods, sequential quadratic programming, and convex/non-convex optimization. - Experience deploying and scaling optimization solvers such as IPOPT, Gurobi, OSQP, and CasADi in real-time embedded systems. - Python experience for simulation, data analysis, or prototyping is a plus. Work Arrangement: - Hybrid schedule available in Boston, Pittsburgh, or Las Vegas, or fully remote. Benefits: - Eligible employees may receive medical, dental, and vision coverage. - 401(k) with company match. - Health savings accounts. - Life insurance and pet insurance. - Potential bonus and company equity compensation. - Salary range: $205,000 — $272,500 USD. Equal Opportunity: The company is committed to diversity, inclusion, and equal employment opportunity and participates in E-Verify.

🏢 Summary: Technical leadership role focused on motion planning and trajectory optimization for autonomous vehicles, driving architecture, algorithm development, and scalable software systems for production robotaxis. The position involves cross-functional collaboration, optimization solver integration, and development of safety-critical real-time systems using C++ and robotics expertise. Hybrid or remote work is available with competitive compensation and benefits. 🗂️ Requirements: 5+ years of production-grade C++ software development, Experience with real-time, low-latency, or safety-critical systems, Degree in Robotics, Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or related field, Experience leading large-scale technical development initiatives, Expertise in motion planning and Model Predictive Control (MPC), Knowledge of planning under uncertainty and vehicle dynamics/control, Strong understanding of non-linear and numerical optimization algorithms, Experience with optimization solvers in embedded real-time environments, Ability to design scalable software architectures, Experience with closed-loop simulation environments 📃 Skills: C++, Python, MPC, IPOPT, Gurobi, OSQP, CasADi, Robotics, Optimization, Simulation, CI, Embedded 🏢 Description: Mission Summary: On our Motion team, you will serve as a technical leader, leveraging your deep expertise in motion planning, robotics, and software development to architect and advance the capabilities of production-ready autonomous vehicles. In this role, you will drive innovative research, own systemic design processes, and spearhead the implementation of performance-critical algorithms that enable safe, comfortable, and intuitive autonomous vehicle behaviors across autonomous vehicle fleets. If you are passionate about autonomous driving, thrive on solving challenging motion planning problems, and are eager to make a significant impact in a rapidly evolving field, this role offers the opportunity to work on cutting-edge autonomous systems. Technical Scope: - Architect state-of-the-art solutions for motion planning and trajectory optimization algorithms to guarantee safe, smooth, and comfortable vehicle motion. - Own the structural design of robust and scalable software by evaluating, benchmarking, and integrating diverse optimal control techniques and motion planning algorithms. - Establish code quality benchmarks and lead architectural code and design reviews using C++ across cross-functional services and technologies. - Define modern development toolchains, including testing frameworks, high-fidelity simulation, and continuous integration systems. Role Responsibilities: - Define and communicate complex system trade-offs and technical concepts to engineering peers and leadership. - Lead architectural co-design with teams focused on behavior planning, prediction, and vehicle control. - Author project proposals and technical roadmaps spanning multiple safety-critical vehicle subsystems. - Mentor engineers and foster a culture of rigorous research and product-focused engineering. What We're Looking For: - 5+ years of production-grade C++ software development experience in real-time, low-latency, or safety-critical applications. - Bachelor's, Master's, or PhD in Robotics, Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or related field preferred. - Proven experience leading large-scale technical initiatives from problem formulation through production implementation. - Deep expertise in Model Predictive Control (MPC), motion planning architectures, planning under uncertainty, vehicle dynamics/control, and closed-loop simulation. - Strong mathematical understanding of non-linear and numerical optimization algorithms, including interior point methods, sequential quadratic programming, and convex/non-convex optimization. - Experience deploying and scaling optimization solvers such as IPOPT, Gurobi, OSQP, and CasADi in real-time embedded environments. - Python experience for simulation, data analysis, or rapid prototyping is a plus. Work Arrangement: - Hybrid schedule with in-office collaboration in Boston, Pittsburgh, or Las Vegas, or fully remote. Compensation and Benefits: - Salary range: $205,000—$272,500 USD. - Additional compensation may include bonus or company equity. - Benefits include medical, dental, vision, 401k with company match, health savings accounts, life insurance, and pet insurance. Equal Opportunity: - The company is committed to diversity, inclusion, and equal employment opportunity. - Participation in E-Verify is required for employment eligibility verification.

🏢 Summary: Develop and implement advanced motion planning algorithms for production-ready autonomous vehicles, focusing on safe and intuitive route generation. The role combines robotics research and C++ software development, integrating planning with perception, prediction, and control systems. You will contribute to scalable codebases and bring motion planning solutions from concept to deployment. 🗂️ Requirements: Bachelor’s degree in Robotics, Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Mechanical Engineering or related field, 2+ years of research experience in robotics or motion planning, 2+ years of C++ software development experience, Proven experience in robotics or autonomous vehicles, Experience delivering projects from problem formulation to deployment 📃 Skills: C++, Robotics, MotionPlanning, AutonomousVehicles, Algorithms, Optimization, LinearTemporalLogic, DecisionMaking, SoftwareDevelopment 🏢 Description: Role Responsibilities: - Develop a variety of algorithms on planning for autonomous driving, including but not limited to search-based methods, sampling-based methods, optimization-based methods, linear-temporal logic, and decision making under uncertainty. - Integrate and evaluate combinations of motion planning and prediction algorithms. - Design and build robust and scalable codebase that enables rapid exploration and evaluation of different motion planning approaches and algorithms. - Interface with perception and prediction components upstream and trajectory optimization and tracking & control components downstream. - Participate in code reviews and mentoring sessions with senior team members. - Develop a culture of product focused engineering, research, and development. What We're Looking For: - Bachelor's required, Masters or PhD degree preferred in Robotics, Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or related field. - Proven impact and expertise in the robotics / autonomous vehicle field. - 2+ years of research experience in robotics / motion planning. - 2+ years of C++ software development. - Past experience taking projects from problem formulation through implementation and deployment. - Thirst for knowledge and continuous innovation. Compensation and Benefits: - Minimum salary of $172,020/year + bonus + equity + benefits (Colorado only). - Salary range: $240,000—$330,000 USD. - Eligible to participate in benefits including medical, dental, vision, 401k with company match, health savings accounts, life insurance, pet insurance, and more.

🏢 Summary: Lead the research, architecture, and deployment of advanced motion planning and control systems for production autonomous vehicles operating in complex environments. The role focuses on developing state-of-the-art probabilistic and search-based algorithms, building high-performance C++ systems, and driving cross-functional integration across the full autonomy stack. Ideal for a senior robotics expert passionate about scaling safe and comfortable autonomous driving solutions. 🗂️ Requirements: PhD in Robotics, Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or related field; or Master’s degree with 7+ years robotics experience, 10+ years research experience in robotics or motion planning, 5+ years C++ development experience in high-performance, reliable systems, Proven experience leading complex technical features from research to production deployment, Experience developing motion planning algorithms for autonomous systems 📃 Skills: C++, Robotics, MotionPlanning, Algorithms, ProbabilisticModels, GaussianMixtureModels, HiddenMarkovModels, ParticleFilters, MachineLearning, BayesianInference, Bazel, TrajectoryOptimization, ControlSystems 🏢 Description: Description Motional is seeking a technical expert for its Planning team to define motion planning and control systems for secure, effective, and comfortable fleet operation in complex environments. This role requires expertise in cutting-edge research, advanced algorithm development, and robust software building to generate safe, comfortable, and intuitive routes and motions. The position focuses on contributing to production-ready autonomous vehicles. Role Responsibilities - Lead the research and development of novel algorithms and sub-systems for motion planning in autonomous driving, expanding the Operational Design Domain, including advanced search-based and geometry-based methods and probabilistic decision-making under uncertainty. - Lead cross-functional projects to define new or upgrade existing interfaces. - Monitor overall system performance, identify areas for improvement, and develop technical strategies to address deficiencies. - Guide cross-functional teams to deliver comprehensive solutions beyond the planning system scope. - Architect and integrate motion planning and prediction algorithms, driving evaluation and refinement for real-world deployment. - Design and build a robust, scalable, high-performance codebase for rapid prototyping and rigorous evaluation. - Collaborate with perception, prediction, trajectory optimization, tracking, and control teams to ensure end-to-end system performance. - Mentor and guide team members, promoting product-focused engineering and rigorous research. What We’re Looking For - PhD preferred in Robotics, Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or related field; or Master’s degree with 7+ years of robotics experience. - 10+ years of research experience in robotics or motion planning with demonstrated impact. - 5+ years of C++ software development experience building high-performance and reliable systems. - Experience leading technical development from problem formulation through research, implementation, and production deployment. - Strong drive for innovation and technical leadership in autonomous driving. Skills Appreciated - Experience with probabilistic models such as Gaussian mixture models, Hidden Markov Models, and Particle Filters. - Experience with machine learning techniques, including Bayesian modeling and inference for decision-making under uncertainty. - Experience with the Bazel build framework. Compensation and Benefits - Salary Range: $240,000—$330,000 USD (base salary). - Eligible for additional compensation such as bonus or company equity. - Benefits may include medical, dental, vision, 401k with company match, health savings accounts, life insurance, pet insurance, and more.

🏢 Summary: Senior technical role leading research, architecture, and development of advanced motion planning and control systems for production autonomous vehicles. The position focuses on designing probabilistic, search-based, and geometry-based algorithms, integrating them into high-performance C++ systems, and driving end-to-end deployment in complex real-world environments. It involves cross-functional leadership, system optimization, and mentorship within a robotics-focused engineering team. 🗂️ Requirements: PhD in Robotics, Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Mechanical Engineering or related field OR Master’s degree with 7+ years robotics experience, 10+ years research experience in robotics or motion planning, 5+ years professional C++ development experience, Proven experience leading complex technical features from research to production deployment, Experience developing high-performance, reliable software systems, Strong background in motion planning and decision-making under uncertainty, Ability to lead cross-functional technical projects 📃 Skills: C++, Robotics, MotionPlanning, Algorithms, ProbabilisticModels, GaussianMixtureModels, HiddenMarkovModels, ParticleFilters, MachineLearning, BayesianInference, Bazel, TrajectoryOptimization, ControlSystems 🏢 Description: Role Responsibilities: Lead the research and development of novel algorithms and sub-systems for motion planning in autonomous driving, expanding the Operational Design Domain. This includes advanced search-based and geometry-based methods, as well as decision-making under uncertainty with a strong emphasis on probabilistic approaches. Lead cross-functional projects to define new or upgrade existing interfaces to solve problems. Monitor overall system performance to identify areas for improvement and develop technical strategies to address deficiencies. Guide cross-functional project teams to provide comprehensive solutions and think beyond the confines of the planning system. Architect and integrate complex combinations of motion planning and prediction algorithms, driving their evaluation and refinement for real-world deployment. Design and build a robust, scalable, and high-performance codebase that facilitates rapid exploration, prototyping, and rigorous evaluation of innovative motion planning approaches and algorithms. Drive technical collaboration and interface with perception and prediction components upstream and trajectory optimization, tracking, and control components downstream to ensure end-to-end system performance. Leverage deep software development and research expertise to teach better software practices and principles. Guide and mentor junior and senior team members, cultivating a culture of product-focused engineering, rigorous research, and advanced development. What We're Looking For: PhD preferred in Robotics, Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a related field; or a Master’s degree with 7+ years of experience in robotics (preferably autonomous vehicles industry). 10+ years of research experience in robotics or motion planning, with a proven track record of contributing to state-of-the-art solutions and leading significant projects. 5+ years of C++ software development experience, focused on high-performance and reliable systems. Experience owning and leading technical development of complex features from problem formulation through research, implementation, and deployment in production environments. Strong drive for innovation and advancement in autonomous driving technology. Skills Appreciated: Experience with probabilistic models, including Gaussian mixture models, Hidden Markov Models, and Particle Filters. Experience with machine learning techniques such as Bayesian modeling and inference for decision-making under uncertainty. Experience with the Bazel build framework. Compensation and Benefits: Salary Range: $240,000—$330,000 USD (base salary). This role may include additional compensation such as bonus or company equity. Eligible positions include benefits such as medical, dental, vision, 401k with company match, health savings accounts, life insurance, pet insurance, and more.

🏢 Summary: Senior technical role in the Planning team focused on leading research, architecture, and development of advanced motion planning and control systems for autonomous vehicles operating in complex environments. The position drives algorithm innovation, system integration, and production deployment while mentoring engineers and collaborating cross-functionally. Ideal for an expert in robotics and high-performance C++ development with extensive experience in motion planning and probabilistic decision-making. 🗂️ Requirements: PhD in Robotics, Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Mechanical Engineering or related field OR Master’s degree with 7+ years robotics experience, 10+ years research experience in robotics or motion planning, 5+ years professional C++ software development experience, Proven experience leading complex technical projects from research to production deployment, Experience developing high-performance, reliable systems, Experience architecting and integrating motion planning algorithms, Strong background in probabilistic approaches for decision-making under uncertainty 📃 Skills: C++, Robotics, MotionPlanning, Algorithms, ProbabilisticModels, GaussianMixtureModels, HiddenMarkovModels, ParticleFilters, MachineLearning, BayesianModeling, Bazel, TrajectoryOptimization, ControlSystems, Prediction, SearchAlgorithms, GeometryAlgorithms 🏢 Description: Description: Motional is seeking a technical expert for its Planning team to define motion planning and control systems for secure, effective, and comfortable fleet operation in complex environments. This role requires expertise in cutting-edge research, advanced algorithm development, and robust software building to generate safe, comfortable, and intuitive routes and motions. The position focuses on contributing to production-ready autonomous vehicles through innovative and scalable planning solutions. Role Responsibilities: - Lead the research and development of novel algorithms and sub-systems for motion planning in autonomous driving, expanding the Operational Design Domain, including advanced search-based and geometry-based methods and probabilistic decision-making under uncertainty. - Lead cross-functional projects to define new or upgrade existing interfaces to solve problems. - Monitor overall system performance, identify improvement areas, and develop technical strategies to address deficiencies. - Guide cross-functional teams to deliver comprehensive solutions beyond the planning system scope. - Architect and integrate complex combinations of motion planning and prediction algorithms for real-world deployment. - Design and build a robust, scalable, high-performance codebase enabling rapid prototyping and rigorous evaluation. - Collaborate with perception and prediction components upstream and trajectory optimization, tracking, and control components downstream to ensure end-to-end system performance. - Promote strong software engineering practices and mentor junior and senior engineers. Requirements: - PhD preferred in Robotics, Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or related field; or Master’s degree with 7+ years of robotics experience. - 10+ years of research experience in robotics or motion planning with a track record of state-of-the-art contributions. - 5+ years of C++ software development focused on high-performance and reliable systems. - Experience leading complex features from problem formulation through deployment in production environments. Preferred Skills: - Experience with probabilistic models such as Gaussian Mixture Models, Hidden Markov Models, and Particle Filters. - Experience with machine learning techniques including Bayesian modeling and inference for decision-making under uncertainty. - Experience with Bazel build framework. Compensation and Benefits: - Salary range: $240,000–$330,000 USD (base salary). - Eligibility for additional compensation such as bonus or company equity. - Benefits may include medical, dental, vision, 401k with company match, health savings accounts, life insurance, pet insurance, and more.