Full-Time

Senior Motion Planning Engineer

ETL Algorithms

Posted on 9/26/2025

Woven

Woven

1,001-5,000 employees

Develops global intelligent mobility solutions

Compensation Overview

$140k - $230k/yr

+ Short-term Incentives + Long-term Incentives

Palo Alto, CA, USA

Hybrid

Hybrid position requiring some in-office presence.

Category
AI & Machine Learning (2)
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Required Skills
Python
Machine Learning
C/C++
Data Analysis
Requirements
  • M.S., Ph.D., or equivalent, in Robotics, Control, Computer Science, Applied Mathematics, or other quantitative fields.
  • 3+ years of experience in the development of motion planning algorithms, e.g. trajectory optimization, sampling-based planning, model predictive control, and machine learning.
  • Hands-on experience with data processing pipeline and ETL pipeline.
  • Hands-on experience with architecture design and building a planning stack for autonomous robots.
  • Hands-on experience working with localization reference frame transformations.
  • Hands-on experience building ML datasets from temporal driving data signals consisting of varying frequencies and latencies.
  • Strong programming skills in C++ and Python.
  • An excellent communicator, skilled collaborator, and principled colleague.
  • Strong R&D potential in algorithm design, data-driven approaches to safety, and large-scale systems architecture.
  • A strong, practical understanding of real-time system development, performance issues, testing modalities, and tradeoffs.
Responsibilities
  • Design, develop, deploy, and evaluate state of the art algorithms and capabilities for vehicle motion planning.
  • Design and develop the algorithms in the ETL pipeline for dataset curation, labelling, training, evaluation and visualization.
  • Integrate the machine learning model in the motion planning stack.
  • Use metrics to measure, validate, and improve performance.
  • Design reusable software components as part of an integrated system.
  • Understand and fulfill the software practices that produce maintainable code, including simulation, continuous integration, code review, HIL testing, and in-vehicle testing.
  • Collaborate closely with teams like Perception, Control, Simulation, Infrastructure, Tooling to drive unified solutions.

Woven by Toyota develops and delivers advanced mobility technologies and services to Toyota customers worldwide, focusing on safer and more intelligent transportation. Its products and solutions are implemented in vehicles and related mobility services, combining software and hardware innovations with seamless user experiences to expand global access to mobility and enhance driver capabilities. What sets Woven apart is its blend of Silicon Valley innovation with traditional Japanese craftsmanship, enabling globally scalable mobility solutions that prioritize safety and reliability. The company’s goal is to create more personal, seamless, and capable mobility experiences for customers, while evolving with social, technological, and customer needs and advancing the future of intelligent transportation.

Company Size

1,001-5,000

Company Stage

N/A

Total Funding

$583.6M

Headquarters

Tokyo, Japan

Founded

2023

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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • Arene software platform accelerates deployment of software-defined vehicles across Toyota's global fleet.
  • Woven Capital's $800M fund captures early-stage returns in smart cities and autonomous mobility.
  • MaaS platform development positions Woven to capture recurring revenue from ride-sharing services.

What critics are saying

  • Arene platform integration delays from acquisitions erode competitive advantage against Waymo's operational robotaxi service.
  • Talent exodus to Cruise following GM's October 2025 funding slows autonomous driving advancement.
  • Toyota's January 2026 earnings call prioritizes hybrid sales, starving Woven's R&D budget and mission.

What makes Woven unique

  • Combines Silicon Valley autonomous driving expertise with Japanese manufacturing quality and safety standards.
  • Operates Woven City smart city test course for real-world validation of AD/ADAS technologies.
  • Integrated Lyft Level 5 and Renovo Auto acquisitions to build end-to-end mobility stack.

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Benefits

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

401(k) Retirement Plan

Unlimited Paid Time Off

Family Planning Benefits

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