Software Engineer, Motion Planning

BairesDev
Palo Alto, CA, United States
6 days ago
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Role details

Contract type
Permanent contract
Employment type
Full-time (> 32 hours)
Experience level
Expert
Experience required
5 years minimum
Working hours
Regular working hours
Languages
English

Tech stack

Motion Planning Data Driven Tests Software Engineering Optimization Algorithms

Job description

  • Design and implement state-of-the-art motion planning algorithms to handle complex urban and highway scenarios.
  • Optimize trajectory generation for smoothness, safety, and passenger comfort across various autonomous platforms.
  • Develop and integrate pathfinding solutions using graph-based and sampling-based planners.
  • Collaborate with the control and perception teams to ensure seamless interaction between system modules.
  • Enforce strict Real Time execution standards to guarantee system responsiveness in dynamic environments.
  • Validate planning logic through high-fidelity simulations and data-driven analysis.

Requirements

  • 5+ years of experience in Software Engineering with a focus on robotics or autonomous vehicles.
  • Proven expertise in developing motion planning algorithms such as RRT, A*, or lattice planners.
  • Advanced proficiency in C+ and trajectory optimization techniques.
  • Hands-on experience with Real Time constraints and MPC in autonomous systems.
  • Advanced proficiency in English.

Benefits & conditions

How we do make your work (and your life) easier:

  • 100% remote work (from anywhere).
  • Excellent compensation in USD or your local currency if preferred
  • Hardware and software setup for you to work from home.
  • Flexible hours: create your own schedule.
  • Paid parental leaves, vacations, and national holidays.
  • Innovative and multicultural work environment: collaborate and learn from the global Top 1% of talent.
  • Supportive environment with mentorship, promotions, skill development, and diverse growth opportunities.

About the company

At BairesDev®, we’ve been leading the way in technology projects for over 15 years. We deliver cutting-edge solutions to giants like Google and the most innovative startups in Silicon Valley.

Our diverse 4,000+ team, composed of the world’s Top 1% of tech talent, works remotely on roles that drive significant impact worldwide.

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