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Senior Motion Planning Engineer - Trajectory Generation
Motional
Boston, Massachusetts, United States; Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States; Remote U.S.Posted Jul 30, 2026 · Yesterday$172k – $229k
Full-time$172k – $229kSeniorHybridAutomotive
About this role
Motional is seeking a Senior Motion Planning Engineer to research, design, and implement algorithms for autonomous vehicle trajectory generation. This role involves developing state-of-the-art motion control and optimization techniques to ensure safe and comfortable robotaxi behaviors, collaborating with cross-functional teams, and mentoring junior engineers.
What we are looking for
6- Develop motion control and trajectory optimization algorithms
- Design and build robust, scalable software for autonomous vehicles
- Conduct code and design reviews in C++
- Collaborate with ML, prediction, and vehicle control teams
- Mentor junior team members
- 3+ years of C++ software development experience
Skills mentioned
2PythonC++
