Senior Software Engineer, Motion Planning - Full Stack
Standard Bots170,000 - 220,000 USD/year
- Full Time
- Mid-level (3 to 4 years), Senior (5 to 8 years)
Not SpecifiedCompensation
Senior (5 to 8 years)Experience Level
Full TimeJob Type
UnknownVisa
Autonomous Vehicles, Robotics, Software EngineeringIndustries
Requirements
The Director of Actions should possess 10+ years of software engineering experience, with at least 5 years of leadership experience in robotics, autonomous vehicles, or a related field. They require a track record of shipping production-quality planning and controls software for autonomous systems, along with expertise in trajectory planning, behavioral decision making, and motion control algorithms. Furthermore, they must have a deep understanding of real-time systems, vehicle dynamics, and robotic control theory, and proficiency in C++, Linux-based development, and scalable infrastructure. A Master’s or Ph.D. in Robotics, Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or a related field is also required.
Responsibilities
As the Director of Actions, you will lead a global software organization responsible for AV motion planning, trajectory generation, and actuation logic, defining and executing the technical roadmap aligned with Motional’s milestones. You will balance research with productization, integrate Planning and Controls with Behaviors, develop KPIs and performance metrics, cultivate a culture of engineering excellence, mentor and grow a high-performing team, and provide strategic input on architectural decisions. Additionally, you will collaborate with senior leadership and contribute to solving challenging problems, translating innovation into deployable codebases, and working with research teams.
Skills
Real-time path planning
Trajectory generation
Control systems
Autonomous vehicle software
Software architecture
Team leadership
KPI and OKR development
Research and productization
Cross-disciplinary collaboration
Motional
Develops fully driverless robotaxis for urban transport
About Motional
Motional develops fully driverless vehicles, specifically robotaxis, aimed at transforming urban transportation. Their all-electric robotaxis are designed to navigate complex city environments safely and efficiently. Motional partners with ride-hailing and delivery services, providing them with advanced autonomous vehicle technology to enhance their operations and reduce costs. A unique aspect of Motional's service is its Command Center, which allows for real-time tracking of each robotaxi, enabling human agents to monitor performance and ensure passenger safety. Unlike many competitors, Motional focuses on integrating its vehicles into existing mobility networks, making driverless technology accessible and reliable. The company's goal is to make autonomous vehicles a safe and integral part of urban transportation.
Key Metrics
Boston, MassachusettsHeadquarters
2020Year Founded
$5,000MTotal Funding
GROWTH_EQUITY_NON_VCCompany Stage
Robotics & Automation, Automotive & TransportationIndustries
1,001-5,000Employees