Planning Technical Lead at Applied Intuition

About Applied IntuitionApplied Intuition is the vehicle intelligence company that accelerates the global adoption of safe AI-driven machines. Founded in 2017 and now valued at $15 billion following its recent Series F funding round Applied Intuition delivers the Vehicle OS Self-Driving System and toolchain to help customers build intelligent vehicles and shorten time to market. 18 of the top 20 global automakers and major programs across the Department of Defense trust Applied Intuitions solutions to deliver vehicle intelligence. Applied Intuition services the automotive defense trucking construction mining and agriculture industries and is headquartered in Mountain View CA with offices in Washington D.C. San Diego CA Ft. Walton Beach FL Ann Arbor MI London Stuttgart Munich Stockholm Bangalore Seoul and Tokyo. Learn more at .We are an in-office company and our expectation is that employees primarily work from their Applied Intuition office 5 days a week. However we also recognize the importance of flexibility and trust our employees to manage their schedules responsibly. This may include occasional remote work starting the day with morning meetings from home before heading to the office or leaving earlier when needed to accommodate family commitments. (Note: For EpiSci job openings fully remote work will be considered by exception.)About the roleAs a Technical Lead for Motion Planning you will guide the development of sophisticated motion planning modules for autonomous vehicles. You will lead efforts to design implement and deploy high-performance kinematically-feasible planning algorithms that operate under strict timing constraints in diverse operational environments.In this role you will mentor engineers set technical direction ensure software quality and partner with customers to understand requirements and deliver impactful solutions. You will collaborate cross-functionally and drive best practices to accelerate autonomy technology at scale.At Applied Intuition you will:Lead and mentor a team of software engineers focused on onroad behavior software and motion planning for autonomous navigationArchitect and oversee the implementation of planning modules that integrate perception outputs predictions and lightweight map data for dynamic path planningEnsure deployment readiness by establishing testing protocols and validation on production hardware and real-world road conditions partnering with evaluation and vehicle teamsCollaborate directly with customer engineering teams managing technical relationships to align deliverables with their autonomy goalsDrive continuous improvement in software practices performance optimization and innovation within the planning domainContribute technical leadership to internal project planning prioritization and roadmap developmentWere looking for someone who has:5 years of experience building and leading production software teams specifically in planning algorithms for autonomous vehiclesProven ability to lead technical projects end-to-end and mentor junior engineersFluency in modern C and experience with performance-critical softwareStrong problem-solving skills and ability to deliver practical scalable solutions in fast-paced environmentsExcellent communication skills for both technical leadership and customer-facing interactionsNice to have:Advanced degree (MSc or PhD) in Computer Science Robotics Applied Mathematics or related engineering field with focus on planningExperience with safety-critical software development and automotive industry standardsHands-on experience testing planning systems on autonomous vehiclesFamiliarity with machine learning applications in motion planning combining traditional approaches with the state of the artCompensation at Applied Intuition for eligible roles includes base salary equity and benefits. Base salary is a single component of the total compensation package which may also include equity in the form of options and/or restricted stock units comprehensive health dental vision life and disability insurance coverage 401k retirement benefits with employer match learning and wellness stipends and paid time off. Note that benefits are subject to change and may vary based on jurisdiction of employment.Applied Intuition pay ranges reflect the minimum and maximum intended target base salary for new hire salaries for the position. The actual base salary offered to a successful candidate will additionally be influenced by a variety of factors including experience credentials & certifications educational attainment skill level requirements interview performance and the level and scope of the position.Please reference the job postings subtitle for where this position will be located. For pay transparency purposes the base salary range for this full-time position in the location listed is: $231295 - $300500 USD annually.Dont meet every single requirement If youre excited about this role but your past experience doesnt align perfectly with every qualification in the job description we encourage you to apply anyway. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles.Applied Intuition is an equal opportunity employer and federal contractor or subcontractor. Consequently the parties agree that as applicable they will abide by the requirements of 41 CFR 60-1.4(a) 41 CFR 60-300.5(a) and 41 CFR 60-741.5(a) and that these laws are incorporated herein by reference. These regulations prohibit discrimination against qualified individuals based on their status as protected veterans or individuals with disabilities and prohibit discrimination against all individuals based on their race color religion sex sexual orientation gender identity or national origin. These regulations require that covered prime contractors and subcontractors take affirmative action to employ and advance in employment individuals without regard to race color religion sex sexual orientation gender identity national origin protected veteran status or disability. The parties also agree that as applicable they will abide by the requirements of Executive Order 13496 (29 CFR Part 471 Appendix A to Subpart A) relating to the notice of employee rights under federal labor laws. Key Skills Administrative Skills,Facilities Management,Biotechnology,Creative Production,Design And Estimation,Architecture Employment Type : Full Time Experience: years Vacancy: 1 Monthly Salary Salary: 231295 - 300500