Avride
C++ Software Engineer – Motion Planning
Austin, Texas
Work authorization requiredDetected 1 day ago
C++Data StructuresAlgorithmsCode ReviewGitCI/CDMachine LearningRobotics
About the role
- We are seeking a highly skilled C++ Software Engineer to join our core Motion Planning team.
Responsibilities
- Design, implement, and optimize cutting-edge motion planning algorithms in modern C++ (C++17/20)
- Develop robust solutions for trajectory generation, pathfinding, and behavioral decision-making in dynamic environments
- Collaborate closely with engineers from Perception, Prediction, and Control teams to build a cohesive and reliable self-driving system
- Profile and optimize algorithms to meet real-time performance constraints
Requirements
- Exceptional proficiency in modern C++ and a deep understanding of object-oriented design principles
- Strong foundational knowledge of algorithms and data structures, particularly those relevant to robotics (e.g., graph search, computational geometry, optimization techniques)
- Experience with software development tools and practices, including Git, CI/CD, and code reviews
- If you have a passion for solving hard algorithmic problems and writing high-performance code, this is the perfect opportunity for you.
Nice to have
- Proven success in competitive programming contests such as Google Code Jam, Hash Code, Topcoder Open, ICPC, or similar events
- Professional or academic experience in robotics, specifically with motion planning
- Experience with performance-critical software development, including multi-threading and memory optimization
- Solid mathematical background, including linear algebra and probability theory
- Knowledge of GPU programming (e.g., CUDA, OpenCL) for accelerating algorithms
- Avride is an equal opportunity employer and committed to providing reasonable accommodations to qualified applicants and employees with disabilities to ensure they have equal access to employment opportunities.
Company info
- Our team develops the core software and data processing systems that power motion planning and decision-making in autonomous vehicles.
- We work at the intersection of machine learning, large-scale data infrastructure, and real-time vehicle control, collaborating across engineering, analytics, and product teams to deliver safe and intelligent driving capabilities.
Visa & Work Authorization
- Candidates are required to be authorized to work in the U.S. The employer is not offering relocation sponsorship, and remote work options are not available.
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