Avride · 1 day ago
C++ Software Engineer, Motion Planning
Avride is a company focused on developing core software and data processing systems for autonomous vehicles. They are seeking a highly skilled C++ Software Engineer to join their Motion Planning team, where the role involves developing decision-making logic for safe and efficient navigation of autonomous vehicles.
Artificial Intelligence (AI)AutomotiveAutonomous VehiclesRobotics
Responsibilities
Design, implement, and optimize cutting-edge motion planning algorithms in modern C++ (C++17/20)
Develop robust solutions for trajectory generation, pathfinding, and behavioral decision-making in dynamic environments
Analyze and debug system performance using simulation, log playback, and on-vehicle testing data
Collaborate closely with engineers from Perception, Prediction, and Control teams to build a cohesive and reliable self-driving system
Write clean, maintainable, and optimized production-quality code
Profile and optimize algorithms to meet real-time performance constraints
Qualification
Required
Exceptional proficiency in modern C++ and a deep understanding of object-oriented design principles
Strong foundational knowledge of algorithms and data structures, particularly those relevant to robotics (e.g., graph search, computational geometry, optimization techniques)
Experience with software development tools and practices, including Git, CI/CD, and code reviews
Preferred
Proven success in competitive programming contests such as Google Code Jam, Hash Code, Topcoder Open, ICPC, or similar events
Professional or academic experience in robotics, specifically with motion planning
Experience with performance-critical software development, including multi-threading and memory optimization
Knowledge of machine learning techniques (e.g., reinforcement learning, imitation learning) applied to planning or decision-making problems
Solid mathematical background, including linear algebra and probability theory
Knowledge of GPU programming (e.g., CUDA, OpenCL) for accelerating algorithms
Company
Avride
Avride is a developer and operator of autonomous vehicles and delivery robots.
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageTotal Funding
$850M2025-10-22Corporate Round· $375M
2020-09-04Corporate Round· $100M
2020-09-04Convertible Note· $50M
Leadership Team
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