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WeRide.ai

Motion Planning Engineer

San Jose, CA · On-site

$130K - $182K/yr

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 ...

WeRide.ai

Motion Planning Engineer

San Jose, CA · On-site

$130K - $182K/yr

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 ...

WeRide.ai

Motion Planning Engineer

San Jose, CA · On-site

$130K - $182K/yr

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 ...

Imagry

Motion Planning Engineer

San Jose, CA · On-site

Mid-Senior Algorithm Engineer | Motion Planning & Decision Making Imagry is looking for a talented Algorithm Engineer (Mid-Senior level) to join our team in San Jose, CA, US. imagry.7F.66C ...

Imagry

Motion Planning Engineer

San Jose, CA · On-site

Description Mid-Senior Algorithm Engineer | Motion Planning & Decision Making Imagry is looking for a talented Algorithm Engineer (Mid-Senior level) to join our team in San Jose, CA, US. imagry.7F ...

Imagry

Motion Planning Engineer

San Jose, CA

Mid-Senior Algorithm Engineer | Motion Planning & Decision Making Imagry is looking for a talented Algorithm Engineer (Mid-Senior level) to join our team in San Jose CA, US. In this role, you will ...

Embedding VC

Sr. Motion Planning Engineer

Fremont, CA · On-site

$114K - $157K/yr

Anyware Robotics is seeking highly skilled Senior Motion Planning Engineer to join our team. In this role, you will be responsible for developing motion planning algorithms for our high-DOF mobile ...

Motional

Senior Motion Planning Engineer

San Francisco, CA · On-site +1

$172K - $229K/yr

... Engineering, or a related field; or a Master's degree with 2+ years of experience in the robotics (preferably AV industry) * 5+ years of research experience in robotics / motion planning, with a ...

jobr.pro

Software Engineer - Motion Planning

San Jose, CA · On-site

$200 - $250/hr

About The Role We are seeking a Software Engineer /Sr. Software Engineer to join our team and develop the core decision-making and motion planning systems for our autonomous vehicles. In this role ...

DiDi Labs

Software Engineer, Motion Planning

San Jose, CA · On-site

$141K - $235K/yr

About The Role We are seeking a Software Engineer /Sr. Software Engineer to join our team and develop the core decision-making and motion planning systems for our autonomous vehicles. In this role ...

Zoox

Software Engineer - Motion Planning

Foster City, CA

$168K - $270K/yr

On the Motion Planning team at Zoox, you'll be dedicated to improving the driving behaviors of the robot on public roads. The Planner's job is to figure out where the robot is going and how to get ...

Pronto

Robotics Planning Engineer

San Francisco, CA

$119K - $161K/yr

Motion planning - A robust stack, from path planning to trajectory optimization, to generate smooth ... Collaborate with controls engineers to ensure planned paths are executable * Debug fleet-level ...

Zoox

Software Engineer - Motion Planning

Foster City, CA · On-site

$168K - $270K/yr

On the Motion Planning team at Zoox, you'll be dedicated to improving the driving behaviors of the robot on public roads. The Planner's job is to figure out where the robot is going and how to get ...

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What is the difference between Motion Planning Engineer vs Robotics Software Engineer?

AspectMotion Planning EngineerRobotics Software Engineer
Required CredentialsBachelor's or Master's in Robotics, Mechanical, or Electrical Engineering; knowledge of algorithmsBachelor's or Master's in Computer Science, Robotics, or related fields; programming skills
Work EnvironmentResearch labs, manufacturing, autonomous vehicle developmentRobotics companies, research institutions, automation firms
Industry UsageAutonomous systems, robotics navigation, path planningRobot control, perception, software development for robots

While both roles involve robotics and software skills, a Motion Planning Engineer specializes in developing algorithms for robot navigation and path planning, whereas a Robotics Software Engineer has a broader focus on developing overall robot control and perception software. The roles often overlap but differ in scope and specific expertise areas.

What cities in California are hiring for Motion Planning Engineer jobs?

Cities in California with the most Motion Planning Engineer job openings:

Infographic showing various Motion Planning Engineer job openings in California as of September 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% Internship, 1% As Needed, 68% Full Time, 28% Part Time, and 2% Contract. Highlights an 87% Physical, 3% Hybrid, and 10% Remote job distribution.

Motion Planning Engineer

San Jose, CA • On-site

WeRide.ai
IT Services • 501 - 1,000 employees
Learn more about WeRide.aiexternal

$130K - $182K/yr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Retirement, PTO

Re-posted 11 days ago

Job description

Established in 2017, WeRide (NASDAQ: WRD) is a leading global commercial-stage company that develops autonomous driving technologies from Level 2 to Level 4 and is the world's first publicly listed autonomous vehicle (AV) company. Its business footprint now spans more than 60 cities across 13 countries. Powered by the intelligent, versatile, and highly adaptable WeRide One platform, the company provides autonomous driving products and services ranging from Level 2 to Level 4, addressing mobility, logistics, and urban services.

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
We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process, such as reviewing applications, analyzing resumes, or assessing responses and identifying potential inconsistencies or verification signals in application materials based on available information. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans. If you would like more information about how your data is processed, please contact us.
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