Senior Software Engineer, Motion Planning - Full Stack
Standard Bots- Full Time
- Mid-level (3 to 4 years), Senior (5 to 8 years)
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 like Bazel. Strong foundations in software engineering, design patterns, algorithms, and data structures are required, as well as experience with multi-threading in C++.
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, collaborate closely with users to understand their requirements and deliver impactful solutions, provide ongoing support for reported issues, assess issue criticality, take ownership of specific components, drive their technical roadmap, and support team members to improve development practices.
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.