Motional
Senior Motion Planning Engineer
$172K–$229K
Boston, Massachusetts, United States +7 · Remote · Senior · Full-time · Posted Sep 2, 2026
- Location
- Boston, Massachusetts, United States
Las Vegas, Nevada, United States
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States
Remote U.S.
Boston, Massachusetts, United States
Las Vegas, Nevada, United States
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States
Remote U.S. - Experience
- 5+ years of research experience in robotics / motion planning; 3+ years of C++ software development. Alternatively, a Master's degree with 2+ years of robotics experience is stated as an education pathway.
- Education
- PhD preferred in Robotics, Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a related field; or a Master's degree with 2+ years of experience in robotics (preferably AV industry).
About the job
Researches, develops, and deploys motion-planning algorithms and software that generate safe, comfortable, and intuitive routes and movements for autonomous vehicles.
What you'll do
- Lead development of motion-planning algorithms, including search-based, geometry-based, and probabilistic decision-making methods.
- Integrate and evaluate motion-planning and prediction algorithms for real-world deployment, collaborating across the autonomous-driving system.
- Build high-performance motion-planning software and mentor team members in engineering practices and technical development.
What they ask for
- 5+ years of research experience in robotics or motion planning, with a track record of contributing to state-of-the-art solutions.
- 3+ years of C++ software development focused on high-performance, reliable systems.
- Experience owning and leading complex technical features from problem formulation through research, implementation, and production deployment.
- Thirst for knowledge, continuous innovation, and a drive to advance autonomous-driving technology.
Nice to have
- Experience with probabilistic models, such as Gaussian mixture models, Hidden Markov Models, or Particle Filters, and with Bayesian modeling and inference.
- Experience with the Bazel build framework.
Pay
$172,000 — $229,000 USD (base salary)
Tools
C++, Bazel, Gaussian mixture models, Hidden Markov Models, Particle Filters
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