WeRide is a leading, commercial-stage global company that develops autonomous driving technologies from Level 2 to Level 4. It offers an all-rounded product mix of Robotaxi, Robobus, Robosweeper, Robovan and Advanced Driving Solution to provide services. WeRide aims to develop safe and reliable driverless solutions to make our mobility and transportation safer, more affordable, and accessible.

WeRide.ai Silicon Valley team is looking for Motion Planning Engineers who enjoy having their software make critical decisions rather than just “process” or “display” data. We need people unafraid of crafting motion planning systems to make great decisions, every time, in all conditions.

What you will do:

Building/Integrating software and algorithms for path planning, behavioral planning and vehicle control
Developing/Implementing/Evaluating/Launching algorithms in Robotic motion planning (e.g., A*, CC-RRT), vehicle modeling and kinematics

Requirements:

BS/MS/PhD degree in a relevant field of study (e.g., Computer Science, Computer Engineering)
Skilled in numerical optimization techniques (e.g., nonlinear constrained optimization) or skilled in AI or Robotics
Proven ability to produce computationally efficient software that can meet real-time requirements
3+ years experience in motion planning, AI, or autonomy for real-world applications

Plus:

Hands-on experience in robotic and/or vehicle system design and implementation
Knowledge of ROS
Knowledge of Linux, and development on Linux systems
Experience working in an automotive, aerospace, environments
Experience in writing safety-critical code
SLAM / Probabilistic Filtering experience
Experience in doing reinforcement learning
Experience with real-time sensor fusion (e.g. IMU, lidar, camera, odometry, radar)

Salary Range: Your base pay is one part of your total compensation package. For this position, the reasonably expected pay range is between $130,000 - $182,000 for the level at which this job has been scoped. Your base pay will depend on several factors, including your experience, qualifications, education, location, and skills. In the event that you are considered for a different level, a higher or lower pay range would apply. This position is also eligible for an annual performance bonus, equity, and a competitive benefits package.

WeRide.ai offers competitive salary depending on the experience. Employee benefits include:

Premium Medical, Dental and Vision Plan (No cost from employees or their families)

Free Daily Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner

Paid vacations and holidays

401K plan

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