Senior Motion Planning Engineer

About the role

Motional is looking for a Senior Motion Planning Engineer to advance our autonomous vehicle technology. You will design and implement algorithms that allow our cars to navigate complex environments safely and efficiently.

Key facts

What you'll do

• Develop and refine motion planning algorithms for autonomous driving systems.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to integrate planning logic with perception and control modules.
• Conduct simulations and on-road testing to validate planning performance.
• Optimize code for real-time execution in vehicle hardware.

Requirements

• Advanced degree in Robotics, Computer Science, or a related engineering field.
• Professional experience in autonomous vehicle motion planning or a similar robotics domain.
• Proficiency in C++ and Python.
• Experience with path planning, trajectory optimization, or behavioral decision-making.

Skills & tools

• C++
• Python
• Robotics algorithms
• Motion planning frameworks
• Simulation software

Practical notes

All applications must be submitted through the official Motional careers portal. Motional does not accept applications via third-party recruiters or email.