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The Motion Planning team works across different layers of the planning and controls stack to enable the AV to plan and implement smooth, accurate, and safe motion in all environments. We focus on generating optimal trajectories considering vehicle capabilities, uncertain environments and disturbances, and real time computational constraints. Our work is critical for the safety and comfort of our passengers, as well as for scaling our AV capabilities to handle complex urban environments around the world in all weather conditions.
As a Staff Applied Scientist on the Motion Planning team you will lead projects and implement features at the intersection of Motion Planning, Behavior Planning, and Controls. You will be a key contributor on a team that has significant impact to the AI-Robotics organization and is on the critical path of Cruise business goals.
You will analyze and diagnose problem areas, scope out solutions, collaborate on design and implementation, and lead execution, testing and validation efforts for features.
Build new autonomous capabilities that enable the AV to navigate complex scenes and expand Cruise’s operational domain as we scale our business.
Develop new features in Motion Planning and with partner teams.
Work with teams across Cruise to foster a collaborative culture of testing, safety, and documentation.
Embody Cruise behaviors: Integrity First, Come Together, Uncover Greatness, Amaze Customers, Safety Always.
Background in Motion planning, Vehicle controls, Optimization or Machine Learning; ideally with experience integrating machine learning approaches to planning problems.
2+ years of experience as a SW engineer delivering new features and algorithms in a fast-paced engineering organization.
Demonstrated ability to lead projects independently and work effectively in a team environment.
Experience with cross-team collaboration with engineering, testing, product, operations, and safety teams.
Strong architectural approach, ability to balance long-term design directions with short-term priorities.
Deep understanding of innovative Machine Learning approaches to planning problems.
Familiarity with model predictive control and trajectory optimization algorithms, dynamics fundamentals, and geometric algorithms.
Strong experience writing C++ in a production environment.
Modern software development (version control, code review, unit testing, CI, etc).
Ph.D., M.S. in controls, optimization, path planning, machine learning, or equivalent field.
Track record of impact in the AV industry.
Experience with runtime performance of optimization algorithms in real world applications and on different compute platforms.
Experience in code optimization or high-performance computing.
Experience solving complex problems in simulation, metrics, and testing.
The salary range for this position is $183,600 - $270,000. Compensation will vary depending on location, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. You may also be offered a bonus, restricted stock units, and benefits. These ranges are subject to change.
Our benefits are here to support the whole you:
Cruise LLC is an equal opportunity employer. We strive to create a supportive and inclusive workplace where contributions are valued and celebrated, and our employees thrive by being themselves and are inspired to do the best work of their lives. We seek applicants of all backgrounds and identities, across race, color, caste, ethnicity, national origin or ancestry, age, citizenship, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran status, marital status, pregnancy or parental status, or disability. Applicants will not be discriminated against based on these or other protected categories or social identities. Cruise will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records, in accordance with applicable laws.
Cruise is committed to the full inclusion of all applicants. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process please let our recruiting team know or email [email protected].
We proactively work to design hiring processes that promote equity and inclusion while mitigating bias. To help us track the effectiveness and inclusivity of our recruiting efforts, please consider answering the following demographic questions. Answering these questions is entirely voluntary. Your answers to these questions will not be shared with the hiring decision makers and will not impact the hiring decision in any way. Instead, Cruise will use this information not only to comply with any government reporting obligations but also to track our progress toward meeting our diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging objectives. Know Your Rights: Workplace Discrimination is Illegal
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Candidates applying for roles that operate and remotely operate the AV: Licensed to drive a motor vehicle in the U.S. for the three years immediately preceding your application, currently holding an active in-state regular driver’s license or equivalent, and no more than one point on driving record. A successful completion of a background check, drug screen and DMV Motor Vehicle Record check is also required.
Note to Recruitment Agencies: Cruise does not accept unsolicited agency resumes. Furthermore, Cruise does not pay placement fees for candidates submitted by any agency other than its approved partners.
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