Staff Motion Planning Engineer - Trajectory Generation

📋 Description

• Lead architecture for motion planning and trajectory optimization.
• Define trade-offs and drive platform-level decisions.
• Own scalable software enabling real on-road impact.
• Champion modern toolchains, testing frameworks, simulation, and CI.
• Mentor senior and junior engineers; foster product-focused culture.
• Collaborate with planning, prediction, and vehicle control teams.

🎯 Requirements

• 5+ years of production-grade C++ in real-time apps.
• Bachelors/Masters/PhD in Robotics, CS, CE, or EE.
• Proven ownership of large-scale tech initiatives.
• MPC, motion planning, uncertainty, vehicle dynamics, and sim.
• Strong non-linear optimization theory (IP/ SQP/convex).
• IPOPT, Gurobi, OSQP, CasADi in real-time embedded.

🎁 Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision benefits.
• 401k with company match and health savings accounts.
• Life and pet insurance; other benefits.
• Hybrid/remote-friendly work options.