Motion Planning Engineer
Tusimple was founded in 2015 with the goal of bringing the top minds in the world together to achieve the dream of a driverless truck solution. With a foundation in computer vision, algorithms, mapping, and AI, Tusimple is working to create the first commercially viable autonomous truck driving platform with L4 (SAE) levels of safety.
Job Description
We are seeking talented motion planning engineers with experience in vehicle automation and mobile robotics to ensure that our autonomous cars deliver consistent, robust performance. You will work on developing planning architectures and motion planning algorithms. The ideal candidate will be an expert in decision making and motion control theory and have experience developing production-quality software.
Responsibilities
- Design and implement on-road trajectory planning algorithm
- Participate in cutting edge research in machine intelligence and machine learning applications
- Develop solutions for real world, large scale problems
Qualifications
- PhD or MS in related academic program or equivalent practical experience
- 2+ years of work experience in planning and/or control systems in vehicle automation or mobile robotics
- Excellent programming experience in AT LEAST ONE of the following languages: C, C++, Python
- Solid understanding on RRT, lattice-based planners, probabilistic robotics, and/or numerical optimization
- Publications in top conferences/journals in a related field or equivalent experiences
Bonus Point
- Demonstrated ability to create real-time motion planning algorithms
- Published at top tier journals/conferences in autonomous vehicles, intelligent transportation systems, or control
- Background in control system design, dynamic system modeling, and experience in applying these disciplines to real-world systems.
- Experience in SLAM, probabilistic filtering, and 3D data
Perks
- Work with world class AI Engineers
- Shape the landscape of autonomous driving
- Competitive salary and benefits
- Bonus/options/paid vacations/insurance
- Daily breakfast, lunch, and dinner
- Full Kitchen with unlimited snacks and fruits
- Weekly team happy hour
- Medical, Vision, and Dental insurance plan
- Company 401(K) program
- Company paid life insurance
Tusimple is an Equal Opportunity Employer. This company does not discriminate in employment and personnel practices on the basis of race, sex, age, handicap, religion, national origin or any other basis prohibited by applicable law. Hiring, transferring and promotion practices are performed without regard to the above listed items.