Staff Motion Planning Engineer - Trajectory Generation

Responsibilities Architect state‑of‑the‑art solutions for motion planning and trajectory optimization algorithms. Own the design of scalable software that impacts on‑road performance. Establish code quality benchmarks and lead architectural code/design reviews. Define modern development toolchains for rapid development cycles. Requirements 5+ years of production‑grade C++ software development experience. Bachelor's, Master's, or PhD degree preferred in Robotics, Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a related field. Proven technical ownership with a track record of defining, scaling, and leading large‑scale technical development initiatives. Deep experience with Model Predictive Control (MPC), motion planning architectures, vehicle dynamics/control, and closed‑loop simulation environments. Mathematical understanding of non‑linear and numerical optimization algorithms. Experience deploying and customizing numerical optimization solvers in real‑time environments. Strong knowledge of Python for simulation and rapid prototyping is considered a bonus. Core Competencies Demonstrates expertise in architecting advanced motion planning and trajectory optimization solutions, with a strong foundation in C++ software development and mathematical optimization techniques. Proven ability to lead technical initiatives and establish code quality standards in a collaborative environment. Certifications & Qualifications Bachelor's Degree Master's Degree PhD Degree Tools & Technologies Development Toolchains Simulation Environments Numerical Optimization Solvers Soft Skills Technical Ownership Leadership Collaboration Code Review Communication #J-18808-Ljbffr Motional