Principal Software Engineer (C++ Motion Planning) / English Skills A Must

DescriptionAs a  Principal Motion Planning Engineer, you will develop and deploy high-performance software that is responsible for controlling the behaviors of our automated electric yard truck that transports trailers around customer sites. You will steer and execute the technical strategy for our planning stack. You will collaboratively solve big technical challenges together with a talented engineering team that is customer-focused and motivated to make this product a reality. You will have the support of a leadership that is laser focused on a product.
ResponsibilitiesDesign, implement, and deploy motion planning and control algorithmsDevelop cutting-edge C++ software running on autonomous vehicles that controls their maneuvers and avoids collision with nearby obstaclesBuild new features to support the needs of our customers in global distribution centersMonitor performance metrics of our product operating at customer sites and develop new performance metrics to meet the customers' needsContribute generally to the growth and success of Outrider and the building of a vibrant culture focused on the responsible deployment of zero-emission autonomous vehicle technologyProvide technical and theoretical guidance to planning teamCommunicate and distill evaluations and results to the leadershipHelp to design/improve our key tools: simulation, evaluation, computeLead cross-functional efforts with the other autonomy stakeholders and upstream/downstream components RequirementsAt least 10-12 years of development in C++ and familiarity with state-of-the-art best practices and research in motion planning and controlsAbility to design, implement, and deploy motion planning and control software stacksA growth mindsetStrong written and oral communication skillsFluency in EnglishRecurring success in multiple technical projects of increasing complexityProven success developing motion planning and control software for a robot or autonomous vehicle outside of the laboratory Nice to haveExperience with software development on autonomous vehiclesExperience working on safety-certifiable autonomous systemsFamiliarity with the robot operating system (ROS)Experience with containerized environments, such as Docker