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Staff Motion Planning Engineer - Trajectory Generation
Motional
Boston, Massachusetts, United States; Las Vegas, Nevada, United States; Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States; Remote U.S.Posted Jul 30, 2026 · Yesterday$205k – $273k
Full-time$205k – $273kStaffHybridAutomotive
About this role
Motional is seeking a Staff Motion Planning Engineer to lead the development of production-ready autonomous vehicle software. You will architect and implement advanced motion planning and trajectory optimization algorithms, ensuring safe and comfortable robotaxi operations. This role involves technical leadership, cross-functional collaboration, and mentoring junior engineers.
What we are looking for
6- Lead technical strategy for motion planning and trajectory optimization
- Design scalable and robust core software architecture
- Establish code quality benchmarks and lead design reviews
- Champion modern development toolchains and testing frameworks
- Define and justify complex system trade-offs
- Mentor senior and junior team members
Skills mentioned
2PythonC++