Principal Engineer, Team Lead-Planning

Summary

Join Motional's Planning team as a Tech Lead Manager and lead the design and implementation of motion planning software for autonomous vehicles. You will direct a team, define motion planning and control systems, develop cutting-edge algorithms, and collaborate with cross-functional teams. This role requires leadership in ensuring safe, effective, and comfortable autonomous vehicle operation. You will mentor engineers and drive the development of state-of-the-art solutions. If you are passionate about autonomous driving and solving challenging problems, this is the opportunity for you.

Requirements

• Over two years of experience in the management of a development team, with a demonstrated ability to foster career growth, mentor team members effectively, and enhance productivity
• Masters or PhD in Robotics, Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Mechanical Engineering, or a related field
• Established history of successfully delivering production-quality motion planner in a leadership capacity
• Advanced proficiency in search algorithms
• Experience in developing motion planning solutions with ML
• Expertise in C++ software development, Linux, and Python, with supplementary knowledge of SQL
• Strong theoretical understanding and practical experience in motion planning under conditions of uncertainty, as well as in interactions with dynamic agents and environments
• Knowledge of robotics algorithms in localization, perception, prediction, motion planning, and control systems for autonomous vehicles
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and management skills

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop a team within the motion planning organization, assuming responsibility for planning algorithm and constraint generation
• Collaborate with other leaders to provide technical direction, making critical decisions on architectural strategies, strategic resource allocation, operational execution, and technical debt management
• Deliver a robust and scalable planner, prioritizing safety throughout the design, prototyping, testing, deployment, and production phases
• Adopt a metrics-driven approach to the development and enhancement of technical components
• Advance existing planning methodologies to facilitate data-driven strategies
• Promote diversity and inclusion in both products and personnel
• Mentor and offer constructive feedback (technical and professional) to team members, cultivating an inclusive and collaborative work environment
• Demonstrate initiative in generating innovative ideas, formulating a team vision, and considering the holistic robotaxi system
• Implement and review algorithms and code, applying rigorous engineering methodologies
• Partner with project managers to develop roadmaps and execute plans according to schedule

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in Autonomous Vehicles or other robotics industries
• Experience using simulation tools
• Experience with Verification & Validation for safety critical systems

Benefits

• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• 401k with a company match
• Health saving accounts
• Life insurance
• Pet insurance