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# Senior/Staff Software Engineer, Motion Planning

- **Company:** WAABI PARTNERS
- **Location:** San Francisco, CA, United States (Remote available)
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Salary:** $158,000.0 - $269,000.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Python (Programming Language), Search Algorithms, Motion Planning, Information Technology
- **Published:** August 31, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.careerboard.com/us/en/find-jobs-in-United-States/-C70B96467391DA4EB5/

## About the Role

* MS/PhD or Bachelor degree with a minimum of 4 years of industry experience in Computer Science, Robotics, and/or similar technical field(s) of study.
 * Experience in planning/decision-making approaches (eg, optimal control, optimization-based approaches, search methods, probabilistic decision-making).
 * Production-quality coding skill in Python or C+.
 * Solid problem-solving skills using linear algebra, geometry, statistics & probability.
 * Ability to rapidly prototype and test new algorithms.
 * Open-minded and collaborative team player with the willingness to help others.
 * Able to maintain progress towards long-term goals while working on short-term problems.
 * Passionate about self-driving technologies, solving hard problems, and creating innovative solutions.

Bonus/nice to have:

 * Experience working in the self-driving field.
 * Experience in optimization.



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