Motion Planning Engineer

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San Jose, CA
120K-165K Annually
Mid level
Automotive • Information Technology • Logistics • Transportation
The Role
The Motion Planning Engineer will build and integrate software for path planning and vehicle control, develop and evaluate algorithms in robotic motion planning, and ensure computational efficiency for real-time applications.
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Established in 2017, WeRide (NASDAQ: WRD) is a leading global commercial-stage company that develops autonomous driving technologies from Level 2 to Level 4. WeRide is the only tech company in the world that holds driverless permits in China, the UAE, Singapore and the US, conducting autonomous driving R&D, tests and operations in over 30 cities of 9 countries around the world. WeRide has operated a self-driving fleet for more than 1,800 days.


WeRide.ai Silicon Valley team is looking for Motion Planning Engineers who enjoy having their software make critical decisions rather than just “process” or “display” data. We need people unafraid of crafting motion planning systems to make great decisions, every time, in all conditions.

What you will do:

  • Building/Integrating software and algorithms for path planning, behavioral planning and vehicle control
  • Developing/Implementing/Evaluating/Launching algorithms in Robotic motion planning (e.g., A*, CC-RRT), vehicle modeling and kinematics

Requirements:

  • BS/MS/PhD degree in a relevant field of study (e.g., Computer Science, Computer Engineering)
  • Skilled in numerical optimization techniques (e.g., nonlinear constrained optimization) or skilled in AI or Robotics
  • Proven ability to produce computationally efficient software that can meet real-time requirements
  • 3+ years experience in motion planning, AI, or autonomy for real-world applications

Plus:

  • Hands-on experience in robotic and/or vehicle system design and implementation
  • Knowledge of ROS
  • Knowledge of Linux, and development on Linux systems
  • Experience working in an automotive, aerospace, environments
  • Experience in writing safety-critical code
  • SLAM / Probabilistic Filtering experience
  • Experience in doing reinforcement learning
  • Experience with real-time sensor fusion (e.g. IMU, lidar, camera, odometry, radar)

Salary Range: Your base pay is one part of your total compensation package. For this position, the reasonably expected pay range is between $130,000 - $182,000 for the level at which this job has been scoped. Your base pay will depend on several factors, including your experience, qualifications, education, location, and skills. In the event that you are considered for a different level, a higher or lower pay range would apply. This position is also eligible for an annual performance bonus, equity, and a competitive benefits package.


WeRide.ai offers competitive salary depending on the experience. Employee benefits include:

Premium Medical, Dental and Vision Plan (No cost from employees or their families)

Free Daily Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner

Paid vacations and holidays

401K plan

Top Skills

AI
Linux
Ros
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The Company
San Jose, CA
501 Employees
On-site Workplace
Year Founded: 2017

What We Do

WeRide is a global leading company that develops Level 4 autonomous driving technologies, bringing smart cities with new products, new business model and new experience.

WeRide has received strategic investments from top-tier global automakers, including Renault-Nissan-Mitsubishi Alliance and Yutong Group. WeRide is the first startup in the world that holds driverless test permits in both China and the US.

Through strategic alliances with car makers, mobility and logistics service platforms, WeRide offers an all-rounded product mix of Robotaxi, Mini Robobus and Robovan to provide multiple services including online ride-hailing, on-demand transport and urban logistics.

WeRide launched China’s first Robotaxi service, completely open to public, in November 2019, in Guangzhou, China, covering an area of 144 square kilometers. WeRide has also conducted commercial pilot operations and fully driverless testing for Mini Robobus and Robovan.

Established in 2017, WeRide is headquartered in Guangzhou, China, and maintains R&D and operation centers in Beijing, Shanghai, Shenzhen, Nanjing, Wuhan, Zhengzhou and Anqing, as well as San Jose in the US. It employs a highly skilled team of over 800 employees around the globe and has extensive domestic and international experience in R&D, business development and operations.

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