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Senior Motion Planning Engineer

MotionalBoston, Massachusetts, United States; Remote U.S.
Remote Full-time $168K/yr - $225K/yr

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Experience Level

Senior

Qualifications

Qualifications:A Bachelor’s degree is required; a Master’s or PhD in Robotics, Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a related discipline is preferred. Demonstrated expertise and impact in the robotics or autonomous vehicle sectors. Over 2 years of research experience in robotics and motion planning. More than 2 years of experience in C++ software development. Proven experience in leading projects from conception through implementation and deployment. A strong desire for continuous learning and innovation.

About the job

Join our dynamic Motion Planning team at Motional, where your enthusiasm for robotics and software engineering will help shape the future of autonomous vehicles. In this pivotal role, you will conduct research, develop innovative algorithms, and create software that ensures safe, comfortable, and user-friendly navigation.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Design and implement diverse algorithms for autonomous driving, covering search-based methods, sampling-based techniques, optimization strategies, linear-temporal logic, and decision-making in uncertain environments.
  • Integrate and assess various motion planning and prediction algorithms for optimal performance.
  • Create a robust and scalable codebase that facilitates swift testing and evaluation of different motion planning methodologies.
  • Collaborate with perception, prediction, trajectory optimization, and control components to enhance system performance.
  • Engage in code reviews and mentorship opportunities with experienced team members to foster professional growth.
  • Promote a culture centered on product-driven engineering, research, and development.

About Motional

Motional is at the forefront of autonomous vehicle technology, dedicated to safely bringing self-driving vehicles to life. Our team blends cutting-edge technology with a passion for innovation, working collaboratively to revolutionize transportation.

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