Principal Engineer Motion Planning at Motional

You're a highly experienced robotics and software development expert looking to lead algorithm development for autonomous vehicle motion planning. A PhD in a relevant field or a Master's with substantial robotics experience is preferred, alongside a strong background in C++ and leading complex technical projects. **What makes it worth a look...** This full-time, fully remote Principal Engineer Motion Planning position at Motional offers a competitive salary of $240,000–$330,000 annually. You'll be based in the US, contributing to production-ready autonomous vehicles. **You might be a good fit if you...** * Have 10+ years of research experience in robotics/motion planning. * Possess 5+ years of C++ software development experience for high-performance systems. * Have experience owning and leading complex technical development from problem formulation through deployment. * Are comfortable with probabilistic models and machine learning for decision-making under uncertainty.