Trajectory Optimization Lead

Summary

Join Motional as a Technical Lead Manager and lead a team developing core trajectory generation algorithms for autonomous vehicles. You will be a key leader in shaping motion planning and control systems, collaborating with cross-functional teams, and mentoring engineers. This role requires expertise in optimal control, numerical optimization, and C++ software development. You will deliver next-generation autonomous driving systems, focusing on safety and utilizing a metrics-driven approach. If you are passionate about autonomous driving and solving challenging problems, this is the opportunity for you. The role offers a competitive salary and benefits package.

Requirements

• Masters or PhD in Robotics, Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Mechanical Engineering, or a related field
• 2+ years of experience managing a development team with evidence of providing effective career growth and mentorship to team members and improving productivity
• Proven track record of delivering production-quality algorithms for autonomous trajectory generation/control in a leading role
• Expertise in optimal control and numerical optimization
• C++ software development, Linux, Python, (SQL bonus)
• Theoretical knowledge and engineering experience in motion planning under uncertainty, and interaction with dynamic agents and environment
• Familiarity with robotics algorithms in localization, perception, motion planning, and controls for autonomous systems
• Strong communication, interpersonal, and management skills

Responsibilities

• Lead and grow a team within our motion planning control organization, being responsible for trajectory optimization
• Coordinate with other leads to provide technical leadership, making consequential decisions on architectural direction, strategic investments, tactical execution, and technical debt reduction
• Deliver next-generation autonomous driving trajectory generation system with a focus on safety, from design, prototyping, testing, and deployment, to production
• Embrace a metrics-driven approach in the development and improvement of technical components
• Push boundaries of existing proven trajectory generation methods to enable data-driven approaches
• Celebrate diversity and inclusion in products and people
• Mentor and provide feedback (technical, professional) to team members, fostering an inclusive and collaborative environment
• Be self-motivated to generate new ideas, provide a vision for the team, and consider our robotaxi system as a whole
• Implement/review algorithms and code, applying practical and rigorous engineering methods
• Work with project managers to roadmap and execute plans on schedule

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in Autonomous Vehicles or other robotics industries
• Experience using simulation tools

Benefits

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