Staff Software Engineer, Motion Planning

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AeroVectAutonomous Driving
Italy , Poland, Stockholm, London , Amsterdam, Paris , Toronto - Remote, Frankfurt , United Kingdom (Remote), Vancouver - Remote, Atlanta - HybridFull-TimeStaff
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Experience
5+ years
Required Skills
PythonC++Linux

Requirements

  • Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Math, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Robotics, Physics, or related field.
  • Extensive hands-on experience designing and implementing planning modules for autonomous systems deployed in real-world operations.
  • Strong programming skills in C++ or Python.
  • Experience with Linux-based operating systems.
  • Demonstrated ability to drive ambiguous technical problems to well-architected solutions independently.
  • MS or Ph.D. in Computer Science, Robotics, or related field preferred.
  • Mastery of Modern C++ (14+) and safety-critical coding practices like MISRA or ISO 26262 preferred.
  • 5+ years of industry experience in planning for robotic ground vehicles preferred.
  • In-depth understanding of DDS frameworks like ROS/ROS2 or other networking middleware preferred.
  • Experience in startup environments preferred.

Responsibilities

  • Design, implement, and iterate on the mission planner, behavior planner, and motion planner for autonomous ground support equipment operating in airport airside environments.
  • Drive key technical decisions across the planning stack, including selecting algorithms, defining interfaces, and establishing the architecture.
  • Prototype and evaluate new planning approaches such as optimization-based methods, search-based planners, and learning-augmented pipelines.
  • Collaborate cross-functionally with perception, controls, localization, and systems engineering teams.
  • Establish and promote best practices in software development, functional safety, and systems engineering.
  • Mentor other engineers through technical guidance, code review, and design discussions.
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