Motional · 3 months ago
Principal Engineer, Team Lead- Motion Planning
Boston, Massachusetts, United States
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$212K/yr - $283K/yr
2+ years expMotional is a driverless technology company focused on making autonomous vehicles safe and accessible. The Technical Lead Manager will lead a team in designing and implementing motion planning software for autonomous vehicles, ensuring safety and efficiency in operations while mentoring engineers.
AutomotiveAutonomous VehiclesFleet ManagementInformation TechnologySoftware
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
Qualification
Required
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
Preferred
Experience in Autonomous Vehicles or other robotics industries
Experience using simulation tools
Experience with Verification & Validation for safety critical systems
Benefits
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Company
Motional
Motional offers an autonomous driving platform for robotaxi providers, fleet operators, and automotive manufacturers.
1001-5000 employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
unknown2024-05-03Acquired
2024-03-15Seed
Leadership Team
Laura Major
President and CEO
Balajee Kannan
Vice President, Autonomy
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