Applied Intuition · 3 days ago
Planning - Technical Lead
Sunnyvale, CA
Full-time
Hybrid
Senior Level
$231K/yr - $300K/yr
5+ years expApplied Intuition is the vehicle intelligence company that accelerates the global adoption of safe, AI-driven machines. As a Technical Lead for Motion Planning, you will guide the development of sophisticated motion planning modules for autonomous vehicles, mentor engineers, and ensure software quality while collaborating with customers and driving best practices.
Artificial Intelligence (AI)Autonomous VehiclesEnterprise SoftwareInfrastructureSoftware
Responsibilities
Lead and mentor a team of software engineers focused on onroad behavior software and motion planning for autonomous navigation
Architect and oversee the implementation of planning modules that integrate perception outputs, predictions, and lightweight map data for dynamic path planning
Ensure deployment readiness by establishing testing protocols and validation on production hardware and real-world road conditions, partnering with evaluation and vehicle teams
Collaborate directly with customer engineering teams, managing technical relationships to align deliverables with their autonomy goals
Drive continuous improvement in software practices, performance optimization, and innovation within the planning domain
Contribute technical leadership to internal project planning, prioritization, and roadmap development
Qualification
Required
5+ years of experience building and leading production software teams, specifically in planning algorithms for autonomous vehicles
Proven ability to lead technical projects end-to-end and mentor junior engineers
Fluency in modern C++ and experience with performance-critical software
Strong problem-solving skills and ability to deliver practical, scalable solutions in fast-paced environments
Excellent communication skills for both technical leadership and customer-facing interactions
Preferred
Advanced degree (MSc or PhD) in Computer Science, Robotics, Applied Mathematics, or related engineering field with focus on planning
Experience with safety-critical software development and automotive industry standards
Hands-on experience testing planning systems on autonomous vehicles
Familiarity with machine learning applications in motion planning, combining traditional approaches with the state of the art
Benefits
Equity in the form of options and/or restricted stock units
Comprehensive health, dental, vision, life and disability insurance coverage
401k retirement benefits with employer match
Learning and wellness stipends
Paid time off
Company
Applied Intuition
Applied Intuition provides software infrastructure to safely develop, test, and deploy autonomous vehicles
at scale.
1001-5000 employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$1.5BKey Investors
General Catalyst
2025-06-17Series F· $600M
2024-07-25Secondary Market· $300M
2024-03-11Series E· $250M
Leadership Team
Qasar Younis
Co-Founder and CEO
Peter Ludwig
CTO and Co-founder
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