About the job
Who We Are
Our client is delivering the benefits of self-driving technology safely, quickly, and broadly to make transportation safer, increasingly accessible, and more reliable and efficient than ever before. The self-driving system designed by our client operates multiple vehicle types, from freight-hauling semi-trucks to ride-hailing passenger vehicles. It underpins their driver-as-a-service products for trucking and ride-hailing. They work with industry leaders across the transportation ecosystem.
Our client hires talented people with diverse backgrounds who are ready to help build a transportation ecosystem that will make our roads safer, get crucial goods where they need to go, and make mobility more efficient and accessible for all. They are searching for a Motion Planning Software Engineer to support and scale efforts for their Behavior Planning Team.
In this role, you will
- Develop real-time algorithms for selecting safe and comfortable trajectories for a self-driving vehicle
- Design metric suites and testing workflows for rapid iteration on algorithms
- Design and implement efficient production-grade software for the self-driving system
- Provide technical leadership for the architectural elements of online and offline systems for evaluating good trajectories
Required Qualifications
- BS, MS, or Ph.D. in Robotics, Machine Learning, Applied Mathematics, Computer Science, or a related field
- 8+ years of strong programming and software design skills in C++, especially in low latency or real-time environments
- Expertise with GPU or ML toolkits such as CUDA, PyTorch, TensorFlow, JAX, and/or TensorRT
- Experience in designing, building, and productionizing motion planning algorithms (cost function design, optimization, and sampling-based techniques), state estimation algorithms, or statistical techniques
Compensation
The base salary range for this position is $168k-$252k per year. The pay ranges are determined by role, level, and location. Within the range, the successful candidate’s starting base pay will be determined based on factors including job-related skills, experience, qualifications, relevant education or training, and market conditions. These ranges may be modified in the future. The successful candidate will also be eligible for an annual bonus, equity compensation, and benefits.
Working with Our Client
Our client brings together extraordinarily talented and experienced people united by the strength of their values. They operate with integrity, set ambitious goals, and build a culture where they win together — all without any jerks.
They have offices in several locations across the United States, encouraging team and cross-functional collaboration. They offer competitive medical, dental, and vision benefits, and additional healthcare support including medical transportation reimbursement, fertility, adoption, and surrogacy benefits. They empower their employees and their families with options to further their unique physical, mental, and financial well-being.
Their Learning and Development offerings include comprehensive programs where their people learn, develop, and practice the essential skills that drive the mission, continually up-leveling their team along the way. Their Careers page provides insight into career opportunities, and you can find all the latest news on their Blog.
Safety is central to everything they do. Every employee has a role in contributing to safety, every step of the way. They seek candidates who take active responsibility, can contribute to building an atmosphere of trust, and invest in the organization's long-term success by working safely — no matter what.
They believe that self-driving technology has broad benefits – including increased access to transportation. To realize those benefits, they need a workforce with diverse experiences, insights, and perspectives — a workforce that reflects the communities their technology will serve.
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