Principal Software Engineer, Motion Planning
February 24
🏡 Remote – Anywhere in California
Description
• Design, implement, and deploy motion planning and controls algorithms • Develop cutting-edge C++ software running on autonomous vehicles that controls their maneuvers and avoids collision with nearby obstacles • Build new features to support the needs of our customers in global distribution centers • Monitor performance metrics of our product operating at customer sites and develop new performance metrics to meet the customers’ needs • Contribute generally to the growth and success of Outrider and the building of a vibrant culture focused on the responsible deployment of zero-emission autonomous vehicle technology • Provide technical and theoretical guidance to planning team • Communicate and distill evaluations and results to the leadership • Help to design/improve our key tools: simulation, evaluation, compute • Lead cross functional efforts with the other autonomy stakeholders and upstream/downstream components
Requirements
• Familiarity with state of the art, best practices, and research in motion planning and controls • Ability to design, implement, and deploy motion planning and control software stacks • A growth mindset • Strong C++ software development skills • Strong written and oral communication skills • Fluency in English • Recurring success in multiple technical projects of increasing complexity • Proven success developing motion planning and controls software for a robot or autonomous vehicle outside of the laboratory • Degree in CS or equivalent
Benefits
• Company sponsored family events • Generous parental leave (We provide up to 12 weeks for both the primary and secondary caretaker) • Family medical leave • Flexible work schedule • Remote work program (We embrace a hybrid work culture, but promote being in-office) • 401(K) • Company equity • Dental insurance • Disability insurance • Flexible Spending Account (FSA) • HSA up to $2000 annually • Health insurance • Life insurance • Pet insurance • Vision insurance • Wellness programs • Mental health benefits • Company-sponsored outings and happy hours • Onsite gym • Free snacks and drinks • Home-office stipend for remote employees • Continuing education stipend • Lunch and learns • Paid holidays • Paid sick days • Flex Time Off Policy
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