Planning - Technical Lead

Applied Intuition

Sunnyvale, United States
Base: $231,295 - $300,500 usd annually; equity: op...
On-site (5 days a week with occasional remote flexibility)
Develop state-of-the-art behavior software
Leverage lightweight map data
Architect and oversee planning modules
Applied Intuition is seeking a Technical Lead for Motion Planning to guide the development of complex motion planning modules for autonomous vehicles. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in planning algorithms, leadership skills, and a strong technical background in C++

Job Summary

  • Lead and mentor a team of software engineers focused on onroad behavior software and motion planning for autonomous navigation.
  • Architect and oversee the implementation of planning modules that integrate perception outputs, predictions, and lightweight map data for dynamic path planning.
  • Collaborate directly with customer engineering teams, managing technical relationships to align deliverables with their autonomy goals.

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Applied Intuition is seeking a Technical Lead for Motion Planning to guide the development of complex motion planning modules for autonomous vehicles. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in planning algorithms, leadership skills, and a strong technical background in C++.

Salary

Base: $231,295 - $300,500 USD annually; Equity: Options and/or restricted stock units; Benefits: Comprehensive health, dental, vision, life and disability insurance coverage, 401k retirement benefits with employer match, learning and wellness stipends, and paid time off

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Develop state-of-the-art behavior software
  • Leverage lightweight map data
  • Architect and oversee planning modules
  • Establish testing protocols and validation
  • Collaborate directly with customer engineering teams
  • Drive continuous improvement in software practices

Nice-to-have

  • Experience with safety-critical software
  • Hands-on experience testing planning systems
  • Familiarity with machine learning applications

Key Requirements

  • BS in Computer Science, Robotics, Applied Mathematics, or related engineering field
  • 5+ years of experience building and leading production software teams
  • Proven ability to lead technical projects end-to-end
  • Fluency in modern C++
  • Experience with performance-critical software

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