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Motion Planning Engineer

WeRide· Software Engineering
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San Jose, CA$130k - $182kFull-timePosted 11mo ago

About the role

WeRide is seeking Motion Planning Engineers to develop software that makes critical decisions in autonomous driving, spanning path planning, behavioral planning, and vehicle control, with implementations in robotic motion planning and vehicle modeling.

Responsibilities

  • 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

Qualifications

  • 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

Benefits

  • 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
Last updated Oct 21, 2026. Interested? Apply on the company site.

About WeRide

To Transform Urban Living with Autonomous Driving

WeRide is a leading, commercial-stage global company that develops autonomous driving technologies from Level 2 to Level 4.

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