Senior Software Engineer, Motion Planning - Full Stack
Standard Bots$170,000 - $220,000/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
Position Overview
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This role involves developing and implementing robust tooling and testing solutions for the Motion Planner stack, contributing to a novel software framework for autonomous vehicle research and development. The engineer will work closely with various teams and drive innovation in tool design and implementation.
Requirements
- Education: Bachelor’s, Master’s, or PhD degree preferred in Robotics, Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or related field.
- C++ Experience: 5+ years of software development in modern C++ (C++17 or higher), including:
- C++ Standard library
- Modern features of the language (C++17 or higher)
- Build systems (Bazel framework is a plus)
- Debugging: Solid debugging skills, especially with gdb.
- Software Engineering Fundamentals: Strong understanding of software engineering foundations, design patterns, algorithms, and data structures.
- Multi-threading: Experience with multi-threading in C++.
Responsibilities
- Develop and implement robust tooling and testing solutions for the Motion Planner stack, ensuring code is production-ready, well-documented, and thoroughly tested.
- Continuously improve the system’s design to promote modularity and expandability.
- Work closely with users to understand their requirements, identify pain points, and deliver impactful solutions.
- Provide ongoing support for issues reported by users, assessing and prioritizing their criticality.
- Take ownership of specific components and drive their technical roadmap, aligning with overall project goals.
- Support team members to improve development practices, including merge request reviews, debugging, and ideation sessions.
Bonus Points
- Experience and passion for building testing and debugging tools.
- Experience with the Bazel build system.
- Knowledge of Python or Javascript.
Company Information
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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.
Boston, MassachusettsHeadquarters
2020Year Founded
$5,000MTotal Funding
GROWTH_EQUITY_NON_VCCompany Stage
Robotics & Automation, Automotive & TransportationIndustries
1,001-5,000Employees