Principal Engineer Motion Planning

Responsibilities

• Lead research and development of novel algorithms and sub-systems for motion planning in autonomous driving
• Lead cross-functional projects to define or upgrade existing interfaces
• Monitor overall system performance and develop technical strategies to address deficiencies
• Architect and integrate complex combinations of motion planning and prediction algorithms
• Design and build a robust, scalable, and high-performance codebase for rapid prototyping and evaluation
• Drive technical collaboration with perception, prediction, and control components
• Mentor junior and senior team members to foster technical excellence

Requirements

• PhD in Robotics, Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or related field (or Master's with 7+ years experience)
• 10+ years of research experience in robotics or motion planning
• 5+ years of C++ software development for high-performance systems
• Proven track record of leading technical development from formulation to production deployment

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with probabilistic models (Gaussian mixture models, Hidden Markov Models, Particle Filters)
• Experience with machine learning techniques for decision making under uncertainty
• Experience with the Bazel build framework

About the Company

Motional is a driverless technology company making autonomous vehicles a safe, reliable, and accessible reality. Formed as a joint venture between Hyundai Motor Group and Aptiv, Motional is fundamentally changing how people move through their lives.