Senior Motion Planning Engineer - Trajectory Generation

📋 Description

• Develop state-of-the-art motion control and trajectory optimization algorithms.
• Design and build robust, scalable software for real-world on-road impact.
• Provide high-quality C++ code and design reviews with deep system understanding.
• Leverage modern toolchains with testing, simulation, and CI for rapid cycles.
• Explain trade-offs and complex concepts to drive technical decisions.
• Collaborate with ML planning, prediction, and vehicle control teams to integrate solutions.

🎯 Requirements

• 3+ years of C++ software development.
• Degree in robotics, CS, CE, or EE preferred (BS/MS/PhD).
• Experience with MPC, motion planning, uncertainty, vehicle dynamics, and simulations.
• Understanding of interior point methods and sequential quadratic programming.
• Experience with optimization solvers (IPOPT, Gurobi).
• Past experience owning and leading technical development from problem formulation to implementation.

🎁 Benefits

• Hybrid in-office time at Boston or Pittsburgh or fully remote.
• Motional benefits package: medical, dental, vision, 401k with company match, HSAs, life insurance, pet insurance, and more.