Senior Motion Planning Engineer – Trajectory Optimization

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🌐 United States, Canada – Remote

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🚗 Michigan, Texas, +1 more states – Remote

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💵 $160.8k - $193k / year

⏰ Full Time

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Torc Robotics

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501 - 1000 employees

Founded 2007

🚘 Automotive

📦 Logistics

🚗 Transport

Automotive • Logistics • Transport

Torc Robotics is an innovative company focused on commercializing self-driving trucks for long-haul freight transportation. As an independent subsidiary of Daimler Truck, the company is developing autonomous technology, primarily focusing on the Freightliner Cascadia. Torc is committed to safe transportation, continuously improving its solutions through rigorous testing and integration of industry-leading sensors. It collaborates with fleet management companies to deploy real-world autonomous solutions, aiming to lead the industry in autonomous trucking.

📋 Description

• Design, develop, and optimize motion planning algorithms, including trajectory generation, trajectory selection, behavior planning, and optimization-based planning • Develop planning solutions using graph search, sampling-based planning, optimization-based planning, spline/B-spline trajectories, convex optimization, and Frenet-frame approaches • Incorporate vehicle kinematic and dynamic constraints into planning systems • Develop production-quality modern C++ software in Linux • Participate in software architecture discussions and technical design work • Develop and execute validation strategies across SiL, HiL, and ViL environments • Collaborate with Safety, Controls, Perception, Validation, and Simulation teams • Investigate and debug vehicle behavior through simulation and system-performance analysis • Support vehicle integration, deployment, and post-deployment investigations • Participate in technical design reviews, code reviews, and continuous improvement initiatives • Mentor junior engineers

🎯 Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Robotics, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a related technical field with 5+ years of industry experience; OR Master's degree with 3+ years of experience; OR PhD with 1+ years of experience • Strong proficiency in modern C++ development within Linux-based environments • Experience developing robotics, autonomous vehicle, ADAS, or other complex real-time software systems • Strong experience developing motion planning, trajectory generation, trajectory optimization, behavior planning, or decision-making systems for robotics or autonomous systems • Solid understanding of vehicle dynamics, vehicle kinematics, trajectory feasibility, and planning system architecture • Strong foundation in linear algebra, numerical optimization, geometry, and robotics algorithms • Strong understanding of software engineering fundamentals, system design principles, and scalable development practices • Experience across the full software development lifecycle, from design and implementation through validation, deployment, and operational support • Strong problem-solving skills and ability to debug complex system-level issues • Excellent communication and collaboration skills within cross-functional engineering teams • Ability to work independently while contributing effectively within a highly collaborative environment

🏖️ Benefits

• Bonus component • Stock options • 100% paid medical, dental, and vision premiums for full-time employees • 401K plan with a 6% employer match • Flexibility in schedule • Generous paid vacation (available immediately after start date) • Company-wide holiday office closures • AD+D and Life Insurance • Potential sign-on payments • Potential relocation compensation • Other forms of compensation as part of the total compensation package • Medical, financial, and/or other benefits