Role Summary

The Sr. Software Engineer (Controls), researches and develops motion control algorithms and software for ADAS and autonomous vehicles (AVs). The focus is developing high-speed dynamic motion control and low-speed kinematic motion control of lateral (steering) and longitudinal (acceleration and braking) manoeuvres. For this position, we are looking for a software engineer with the ability to understand autonomous vehicles in general and a strong level of expertise in ADAS, AI or robotics.

Key Responsibilities

• Work on core planning and control algorithms such as routing, behavior planning, trajectory planning, feedback controllers, etc. 
• Develop state-of-the-art algorithms for planning under uncertainty using stochastic optimization techniques with linear and non-linear objective functions 
• Develop behavioral reasoning framework to support navigation in complex traffic scenarios, such as lane changes, merges, double-parked vehicles, and blind turns 
• Develop functionally safe systems that fail gracefully and safely exit traffic when difficult situations arise
• Implement real-time algorithms on CPU/GPU in C++ 
• Build tools and infrastructure to verify and evaluate the performance of the planner/controller over time

Key Qualifications/Requirements

Education

• MS or PhD in Engineering; Computer Science Electrical, Aerospace, and Robotics or a related field, or equivalent practical experience

Experience

• 5+ years of experience in research or development in a technology area related to ADAS and Autonomous Vehicles
• Ability to produce production-quality C++ 
• Experience working with other components of a robotic / autonomy software stack, especially implementing controllers that intersect with motion planning
• Ability to develop safety critical navigation systems for low-latency compute platforms
• Experience in designing controllers for nonlinear systems, with knowledge of stability theory, optimal control, and model-predictive or receding-horizon control

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