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XPENG · 4 weeks ago

Staff Behavior Planning Software Engineer

XPENG is a leading smart technology company at the forefront of innovation, integrating advanced AI and autonomous driving technologies into its vehicles. The Staff Behavior Planning Software Engineer will design and implement algorithms for autonomous driving systems and collaborate with engineering teams to ensure successful HW/SW integration.

AutomotiveAutonomous VehiclesElectric VehicleManufacturing

Responsibilities

Design and implement state-of-art rule-based and model-based Behavior-Planning and Motion-Planning algorithms for our autonomous driving system, including urban-driving, highway-driving, driving in unstructured areas and parking
Test, debug, optimize and satisfy business requirements for our autonomous driving systems
Work with multi-discipline engineering team on HW/SW integration

Qualification

C/C++ programmingAutonomous driving algorithmsOptimizationMathematicsNon-linear optimizationMachine learningPythonCommunication skillsAdaptability

Required

MS./Ph.D. in Computer Science/Electrical Engineering/Mechanical Engineering/Robotics or related disciplines and minimum 3-5 + years of software engineering experiences
Deep knowledge of optimization and mathematics
Excellent programming skills and knowledge of C/C++
Prior autonomous driving stack algorithm development experience, e.g. in the field of prediction, planning, parking etc

Preferred

Non-linear optimization and quadratic optimization theory
Background in autonomous driving is strongly preferred
Background in machine learning is preferred
Training/development experience of model-based perception/planning modules
Fluent Python skills and knowledge is preferred
Able to learn quickly and adapt to fast business iteration
Excellent written and oral communication skills

Benefits

Competitive compensation package
Snacks, lunches and fun activities

Company

XPeng is a leading Chinese Smart EV company that designs, develops, manufactures, and markets Smart EVs that appeal to the large and growing base of technology-savvy middle-class consumers.

Funding

Current Stage
Public Company
Total Funding
$7.8B
Key Investors
China CITIC BankVolkswagen GroupAgricultural Bank of China
2025-08-18Post Ipo Debt· $1.39B
2023-07-26Post Ipo Equity· $700M
2022-04-27Post Ipo Debt· $1.14B

Leadership Team

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Heng Xia
Co-Founder/ Presient
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Xiaopeng He
Chairman, Co-founder
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