Staff Robotics Engineer - Planning and Controls

For our client, we are seeking a Staff Robotics Engineer - Planning and Controls to join the team of a leader in the Manufacturing & Automotive space. This role will shape the technical direction for vehicle dynamics and controls software in support of advanced autonomy and driver assistance capabilities. You will own multi-quarter roadmap planning, architect interfaces that integrate with perception systems, and help ensure the resulting software meets rigorous safety, performance, and comfort standards. The position partners closely with developers and technical leaders to strengthen engineering practices, guide design decisions, and improve execution across the team. Location: Remote - US based candidates only, no visa sponsorship available Compensation: $185,100 – $335,300 annually Responsibilities Shape the technical vision and own multi-quarter roadmap designs for vehicle dynamics and controls software. Architect and implement system designs and interface contracts with perception systems, ensuring performance and safety. Lead technical reviews and advocate for software engineering best practices. Contribute to development for active safety, driver assistance, and advanced hands-free driving features. Guide developers in system design with a focus on safety, comfort, and compute efficiency. Establish verification and validation strategies for vehicle dynamics and controls software. Mentor engineers and elevate the quality of technical judgment and execution. Qualifications Ph.D. or M.S. in controls, optimization, path planning, or a related field; B.S. with relevant experience may be accepted. 5+ years of experience in motion planning or a related field. Deep knowledge of optimal controls and trajectory optimization algorithms. Understanding of both classical and modern feedback control techniques. Strong grasp of vehicle dynamics principles and applications. Proven track record in developing high-quality autonomous software systems. Experience with C++/Python in large, distributed development environments. Benefits Health and wellbeing benefit programs including medical, dental, and vision coverage. Retirement savings plan with various account options. Paid vacation and holidays, encouraging work-life balance. Tuition assistance programs for continuing education and professional growth. Employee assistance program for personal and professional support. Access to employee vehicle discounts as an employee benefit. Our client is an equal opportunity employer. We encourage you to apply even if you don’t meet every qualification—your background could be exactly what this team needs.