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Since 2017, we have remained dedicated to one goal: shaping a future that is already in motion.\nTasks\nDesign and implement motion planning algorithms that generate safe and efficient vehicle trajectories under diverse driving conditions\nOptimize planned trajectories for safety, comfort, and efficiency, balancing competing constraints in real time\nValidate motion planning behavior in simulation and on real-world test data, identifying and resolving edge cases\nWork closely with perception and software integration teams to ensure motion planning outputs integrate reliably into the overall driving stack\nEnsure motion planning algorithms meet defined performance benchmarks and safety requirements for autonomous operation\nRequirements\nA completed degree in computer science, robotics, engineering, applied mathematics, or a comparable field - or equivalent vocational training/apprenticeship in a relevant technical discipline. 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