Senior Software Engineer, Motion Planning - Full Stack
Standard Bots- Full Time
- Mid-level (3 to 4 years), Senior (5 to 8 years)
The Director of Actions requires 10+ years of software engineering experience, with at least 5 years of leadership experience in robotics, autonomous vehicles, or a related field, a track record of shipping production-quality planning and controls software, strong expertise in trajectory planning, behavioral decision making, and motion control algorithms, deep understanding of real-time systems, vehicle dynamics, and robotic control theory, experience managing global, distributed engineering teams, proficiency in C++, and a strong background in Linux-based development, software architecture, and scalable infrastructure, and a Master’s or Ph.D. in Robotics, Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or a related field.
This role involves leading 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, balancing research with productization, tightly collaborating with the Behaviors organization, developing and tracking KPIs, cultivating a culture of engineering excellence, mentoring and growing a high-performing engineering team, providing strategic input on architectural decisions, and being a key partner to senior leadership to solve challenging problems.
Develops fully driverless robotaxis for urban transport
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.