The Role:
Raydar is recruiting for this role on behalf of our client. Design and build high-level planning software that lets multiple autonomous vehicles move efficiently and safely in real-world deployments. Work as an early member of a growing team, owning algorithms from concept through validation in live operations alongside controls and systems engineers.
What You'll Do:
Develop trajectory and path planning software for large autonomous vehicles so they move smoothly and avoid needless stops.
Design algorithms that sequence vehicles through shared areas to reduce overall wait time.
Build coordination systems that manage several vehicles with overlapping routes while preventing deadlocks and collisions.
Create fleet-level planning algorithms that turn changing site conditions into active assignments for each vehicle.
Work with controls and systems engineers to validate planning approaches during live deployments, with some schedule flexibility during testing.
What We're Looking For:
5+ years of experience in robotics or autonomous systems engineering.
A track record of shipping motion or route planning software for self-driving machines.
Background in coordinating several agents at once or planning work across a fleet.
Solid grounding in motion planning algorithms, including planning under non-holonomic constraints.
Proficiency in Python and numerical computing libraries such as NumPy.
Experience with computational geometry and collision detection.
An undergraduate or graduate degree in a technical discipline such as robotics or computer science.
Comfort with ambiguity and willingness to build processes from scratch.
Ability to work on-site five days a week and keep a flexible schedule during deployments, including occasional late hours.
Bonus Points:
Advanced degree with a focus on robotics or motion planning. Prior experience at a company building self-driving or robotic systems.
Benefits:- Health, dental and vision coverage
- Disability and life insurance
- Paid holidays and parental leave
- Location and Work ModelSan Francisco, CA, United StatesOn-site, 5 days per week in office
Full-time
Compensation, As The Posting Describes ItEquityAnnual performance bonus
Retirement plan
Flexible time off
