Software Engineering Manager, Motion Planning

Team: Engineering

Location: Charlestown, MA

Commitment: Full-Time

Workplace Type: hybrid

What You’ll Accomplish:

• Mentor, manage, and grow a team of motion planning software engineers.
• Foster technical and professional development through code reviews, coaching, and regular 1:1s.
• Set high-level vision and provide technical leadership for the motion planning team.
• Work with product management and engineering leadership to align engineering direction with product roadmap.
• Ensure robust, safe, and high-performing behaviors both in simulation and on real robots.
• Participate in design reviews, algorithm development, and deep-dive troubleshooting of critical issues.
• Own the team’s output and ensure the team’s success as the company grows

Who You Are:

• 5 years of experience in robotics software development, with at least two years in a people management role.
• Knowledge of motion planning and controls techniques for robotic manipulators and AMRs (e.g. RRT, MPC, trajectory optimization) is a plus.
• Proficient in C++ and Python, with experience using ROS or other robotic frameworks.
• Familiarity with simulation tools (Gazebo, Isaac Sim, etc.) strongly preferred.
• Excellent mentor and communicator, adept at cross-functional collaboration.
• Adaptable, curious, and eager to stay ahead of robotics research.
• Passionate about leading real-world robotics innovation.
• Willing and able to work from our Charlestown, MA office at least three times per week