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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Senior Software Engineer, Motion Planning, Parking job in Newark - **Company:** Lucid Inc. - **Location:** Newark, NJ, United States - **Experience:** Expert - **Salary:** $179,400.0 - $263,120.0 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** JIRA, Unit Testing, Big Data, C++ (Programming Language), Computer Programming, Software Debugging, Machine Learning, Motion Planning, Performance Tuning, Software Deployment, Software Engineering, Systems Architecture, Systems Integration, Real Time Systems, Parallel Computation, Optimization Algorithms, Code Restructuring - **Published:** July 3, 2026 - **Apply:** https://jobs.diversity.com/career/2398246/senior-software-engineer-motion-planning-parking-newark ## About the Role * M.S. or Ph.D. in Robotics, Control, Electrical Engineering, or related field * 2+ years of software development experience in autonomous driving, ADAS, or robotics, with a focus on large-scale data and real-time systems * Strong programming skills in C/C++ with solid understanding of software engineering design principles and best practices * Proven track record of delivering ADAS/AD features through the full production lifecycle: requirements analysis, architecture/design, implementation, unit testing, feature tuning, SIL/HIL validation, and in-vehicle deployment * Hands-on experience with software integration on embedded platforms (e.g., NVIDIA Xavier/Orin, Infineon Aurix) * Demonstrated ability to build reliable production-grade systems, including large-scale architectures, evaluation pipelines, and performance-optimized models Preferred Qualifications: * ML-based planning approaches * GPU or parallel computing for planning * Track record of production deployment in real vehicles ## Description We are seeking a Senior Motion Planning Engineer to support the auto-parking and low-speed autonomy stack. This role focuses on trajectory optimization, path smoothing, and local planning, with direct impact on parking features such as Auto Park, Summon, and Park-to-Park. The ideal candidate will combine strong algorithmic foundations with production-grade software execution, driving both system performance and scalability. This role is based in Newark, CA and requires employees to be onsite five days a week., * Motion Planning & Trajectory Optimization + Develop and enhance trajectory optimization algorithms (e.g., iLQR / MPC-based approaches) for low-speed scenarios + Design and implement constraint-aware optimization, including + Improve local planners to generate control-friendly trajectories * System Architecture & Performance Optimization + Refactor and scale planning stack architecture for maintainability and extensibility + Optimize CPU usage and explore parallel/GPU acceleration opportunities + Improve system-level behaviors such as: o Stability under dynamic constraints o Scalability across scenarios and vehicle platforms * Debugging, Validation, and Production Integration + Investigate and resolve real-world issues such as: Curvature discontinuities, velocity/trajectory mismatches, and edge-case steering behavior + Validate solutions using: o Simulation and vehicle logs o Multi-scenario testing and benchmarking * Research, Prototyping, and Innovation + Evaluate and prototype new approaches (e.g., learned models, barrier functions, ML-based planning) + Benchmark and compare planning algorithms for production viability + Contribute to next-gen planning initiatives, including ML-driven planning * Cross-Team Collaboration & Knowledge Transfer + Drive technical discussions and share algorithm insights across teams + Maintain high-quality documentation and support knowledge transfer + Track work via Jira with clear metrics and reproducible results ## Related Videos - [Code to Road in < 12 hours](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1082-code-to-road-in-12-hours) - [Improving quality with Agentic AI with Rovo Dev and Xray](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/2005-improving-quality-with-agentic-ai-with-rovo-dev-and-xray) - [Alibaba Big Data and Machine Learning Technology](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/37-alibaba-big-data-and-machine-learning-technology) - [Are you still programming unit tests or already generating?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/722-are-you-still-programming-unit-tests-or-already-generating) - [How to develop an autonomous car end-to-end: Robotic Drive and the mobility revolution](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/22-how-to-develop-an-autonomous-car-end-to-end-robotic-drive-and-the-mobility-revolution) - [Collaboration Quantified: Lessons from Open Source Developer Networks](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1422-collaboration-quantified-lessons-from-open-source-developer-networks) ## Related Articles - [How software is steering vehicle technology](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/515-how-software-is-steering-vehicle-technology) - [Highest Paying Tech Companies for Developers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/220-highest-paying-tech-companies-for-developers) - [Dev Digest 121 - AI goes offline](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/456-dev-digest-121-ai-goes-offline) - [Dev Digest 132 - Binging WADFlix?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/473-dev-digest-132-binging-wadflix) - [Dev Digest 120 - Apple and peers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/455-dev-digest-120-apple-and-peers) - [Fully Remote Software Engineer Jobs](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/447-fully-remote-software-engineer-jobs)