Senior Path Planning Algo Engineer

Location: Munich (DE)

Description

Autobrains is looking for a hands-on Senior Path Planning Algorithm Engineer to design and develop the core planning intelligence of our autonomy stack — responsible for generating safe, comfortable, and feasible driving paths in real-world environments.

This role is key to turning perception and world understanding into actionable motion, enabling robust and scalable autonomous driving for millions of vehicles.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop Path Planning algorithms for L2+ up to Eyes-Off autonomy
• Build planning components such as:

1. path generation and refinement
2. constraint-aware planning (lane geometry, static/dynamic obstacles, traffic rules)
3. optimization-based planning and feasibility checks

• Develop and improve planning modules integrated with our world model, digital twin, and edge-AI stack
• Implement and optimize algorithms in C++ with real-time performance constraints
• Work closely with perception, prediction, and control teams to define clean interfaces and ensure end-to-end robustness
• Participate in architecture discussions, design reviews, and code reviews
• Contribute to validation methodologies, scenario-based testing, and fleet-feedback loops
• Analyze corner cases and improve robustness across diverse driving scenarios

Requirements

• 5+ years of experience in autonomous driving / robotics / motion planning / navigation / real-time systems
• Strong expertise in Path Planning and/or optimization-based planning methods
• Strong C++ skills (Python is a plus)
• Experience working with real-time systems and performance-critical code
• Strong problem-solving skills, end-to-end ownership, and ability to work independently
• Experience in automotive production environments

Attributes

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