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 DevelopmentIndustries
Requirements
Candidates should possess a Bachelor's, Master's, or PhD degree in Robotics, Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a related field, along with 5+ years of software development experience in modern C++ (C++17 or higher), including proficiency in the C++ Standard library, modern language features, and build systems such as Bazel. Strong foundations in software engineering, design patterns, algorithms, and data structures are required, as is experience with multi-threading in C++.
Responsibilities
The Senior Motion Planning Engineer will develop and implement robust tooling and testing solutions for the Motion Planner stack, ensuring code is production-ready and well-documented. They will continuously improve the system's design for modularity and expandability, work closely with users to understand their requirements and deliver impactful solutions, provide ongoing support for reported issues, assess and prioritize issue criticality, and take ownership of specific components while driving their technical roadmap. Furthermore, they will support team members by improving development practices and participating in ideation sessions.
Skills
C++17
C++
Standard library
Build systems
Bazel
Debugging
gdb
Algorithms
Data structures
Multi-threading
Software engineering fundamentals
Design patterns
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