Applied Intuition
Engineering Manager - Planning & Controls
Applied Intuition, Sunnyvale, California, United States, 94087
Engineering Manager - Planning & Controls
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About Applied Intuition Applied Intuition is the vehicle intelligence company that accelerates the global adoption of safe, AI‑driven machines. Founded in 2017 and now valued at $15 billion following its recent Series F funding round, Applied Intuition delivers the Vehicle OS, Self‑Driving System, and toolchain to help customers build intelligent vehicles and shorten time to market. 18 of the top 20 global automakers and major programs across the Department of Defense trust Applied Intuition’s solutions to deliver vehicle intelligence. Applied Intuition services the automotive, defense, trucking, construction, mining, and agriculture industries and is headquartered in Mountain View, CA, with offices in Washington, D.C., San Diego, CA, Ft. Walton Beach, FL, Ann Arbor, MI, London, Stuttgart, Munich, Stockholm, Bangalore, Seoul, and Tokyo. Learn more at applied.co.
About The Role As an Engineering Manager on the Trucking Autonomy team, you’ll lead a world‑class group of engineers focused on building and deploying scalable planning and control systems for commercial trucking. You will own the architecture and delivery of a next‑generation system, focusing on safe and efficient movement in high‑traffic highway and suburban environments. This opportunity includes driving critical architectural and business decisions, mentoring and building high‑impact teams, and owning a significant portion of our autonomy stack for trucking that has significant contract value and business opportunity.
Responsibilities
Drive the overall strategy, technical roadmap, and architecture for motion planning and controls dedicated to L4 autonomous trucks
Guide the design and implementation of robust, safety‑critical algorithms for various driving domains, including urban streets, highways, and diverse environmental conditions
Grow and manage a team of world class engineers in the field of control systems for autonomous driving
Evolve the architecture to achieve the final goal of an L4 end‑to‑end stack
Work cross‑functionally with other teams, including Perception, Remote Assistance, Simulation, and Vehicle Operations, to ensure the robust and efficient integration of the motion planning and controls software stack
Work across the different verticals in the company, and help create technology used across trucks and cars, for all levels of automation
Qualifications
5+ years of experience in robotics or autonomous systems, with a focus on motion planning and control systems
Experience in two or more of the following: behavior planning, path planning, motion planning, trajectory generation, control theory
Demonstrated ability to architect large‑scale, production software for real‑world robotic or automotive systems
Proven leadership experience managing engineering teams, setting goals, and overseeing technical projects
Strong communication and problem‑solving skills
Nice to Have
Direct experience working in the Trucking autonomy domain
Hands‑on experience developing and testing planning algorithms on an autonomous vehicle
Experience writing safety‑critical, high‑performance software using modern C++
Experience in quadratic programming and nonlinear optimization to create robust and performant controllers
Experience applying machine learning techniques to vehicle dynamics modeling
Compensation Compensation at Applied Intuition for eligible roles includes base salary, equity, and benefits. Base salary is a single component of the total compensation package, which may also include equity in the form of options and/or restricted stock units, comprehensive health, dental, vision, life and disability insurance coverage, 401(k) retirement benefits with employer match, learning and wellness stipends, and paid time off. Note that benefits are subject to change and may vary based on jurisdiction of employment. Applied Intuition pay ranges reflect the minimum and maximum intended target base salary for new hire salaries for the position. The actual base salary offered to a successful candidate will additionally be influenced by a variety of factors including experience, credentials & certifications, educational attainment, skill level requirements, interview performance, and the level and scope of the position. Please reference the job posting’s subtitle for where this position will be located. For pay transparency purposes, the base salary range for this full‑time position in the location listed is: $204,000 – $343,000 USD annually.
Additional Information Referrals increase your chances of interviewing at Applied Intuition by 2x.
Seniority level Mid‑Senior level
Employment type Full‑time
Job function Engineering and Information Technology
Industries Software Development
EEO Statement Applied Intuition is an equal opportunity employer and federal contractor or subcontractor. Consequently, the parties agree that, as applicable, they will abide by the requirements of 41 CFR 60‑1.4(a), 41 CFR 60‑300.5(a) and 41 CFR 60‑741.5(a) and that these regulations are incorporated herein by reference. These regulations prohibit discrimination against qualified individuals based on their status as protected veterans or individuals with disabilities, and prohibit discrimination against all individuals based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, or national origin. These regulations require that covered prime contractors and subcontractors take affirmative action to employ and advance in employment individuals without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status or disability. The parties also agree that, as applicable, they will abide by the requirements of Executive Order 13496 (29 CFR Part 471, Appendix A to Subpart A), relating to the notice of employee rights under federal labor laws.
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Engineering Manager - Planning & Controls
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Applied Intuition
About Applied Intuition Applied Intuition is the vehicle intelligence company that accelerates the global adoption of safe, AI‑driven machines. Founded in 2017 and now valued at $15 billion following its recent Series F funding round, Applied Intuition delivers the Vehicle OS, Self‑Driving System, and toolchain to help customers build intelligent vehicles and shorten time to market. 18 of the top 20 global automakers and major programs across the Department of Defense trust Applied Intuition’s solutions to deliver vehicle intelligence. Applied Intuition services the automotive, defense, trucking, construction, mining, and agriculture industries and is headquartered in Mountain View, CA, with offices in Washington, D.C., San Diego, CA, Ft. Walton Beach, FL, Ann Arbor, MI, London, Stuttgart, Munich, Stockholm, Bangalore, Seoul, and Tokyo. Learn more at applied.co.
About The Role As an Engineering Manager on the Trucking Autonomy team, you’ll lead a world‑class group of engineers focused on building and deploying scalable planning and control systems for commercial trucking. You will own the architecture and delivery of a next‑generation system, focusing on safe and efficient movement in high‑traffic highway and suburban environments. This opportunity includes driving critical architectural and business decisions, mentoring and building high‑impact teams, and owning a significant portion of our autonomy stack for trucking that has significant contract value and business opportunity.
Responsibilities
Drive the overall strategy, technical roadmap, and architecture for motion planning and controls dedicated to L4 autonomous trucks
Guide the design and implementation of robust, safety‑critical algorithms for various driving domains, including urban streets, highways, and diverse environmental conditions
Grow and manage a team of world class engineers in the field of control systems for autonomous driving
Evolve the architecture to achieve the final goal of an L4 end‑to‑end stack
Work cross‑functionally with other teams, including Perception, Remote Assistance, Simulation, and Vehicle Operations, to ensure the robust and efficient integration of the motion planning and controls software stack
Work across the different verticals in the company, and help create technology used across trucks and cars, for all levels of automation
Qualifications
5+ years of experience in robotics or autonomous systems, with a focus on motion planning and control systems
Experience in two or more of the following: behavior planning, path planning, motion planning, trajectory generation, control theory
Demonstrated ability to architect large‑scale, production software for real‑world robotic or automotive systems
Proven leadership experience managing engineering teams, setting goals, and overseeing technical projects
Strong communication and problem‑solving skills
Nice to Have
Direct experience working in the Trucking autonomy domain
Hands‑on experience developing and testing planning algorithms on an autonomous vehicle
Experience writing safety‑critical, high‑performance software using modern C++
Experience in quadratic programming and nonlinear optimization to create robust and performant controllers
Experience applying machine learning techniques to vehicle dynamics modeling
Compensation Compensation at Applied Intuition for eligible roles includes base salary, equity, and benefits. Base salary is a single component of the total compensation package, which may also include equity in the form of options and/or restricted stock units, comprehensive health, dental, vision, life and disability insurance coverage, 401(k) retirement benefits with employer match, learning and wellness stipends, and paid time off. Note that benefits are subject to change and may vary based on jurisdiction of employment. Applied Intuition pay ranges reflect the minimum and maximum intended target base salary for new hire salaries for the position. The actual base salary offered to a successful candidate will additionally be influenced by a variety of factors including experience, credentials & certifications, educational attainment, skill level requirements, interview performance, and the level and scope of the position. Please reference the job posting’s subtitle for where this position will be located. For pay transparency purposes, the base salary range for this full‑time position in the location listed is: $204,000 – $343,000 USD annually.
Additional Information Referrals increase your chances of interviewing at Applied Intuition by 2x.
Seniority level Mid‑Senior level
Employment type Full‑time
Job function Engineering and Information Technology
Industries Software Development
EEO Statement Applied Intuition is an equal opportunity employer and federal contractor or subcontractor. Consequently, the parties agree that, as applicable, they will abide by the requirements of 41 CFR 60‑1.4(a), 41 CFR 60‑300.5(a) and 41 CFR 60‑741.5(a) and that these regulations are incorporated herein by reference. These regulations prohibit discrimination against qualified individuals based on their status as protected veterans or individuals with disabilities, and prohibit discrimination against all individuals based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, or national origin. These regulations require that covered prime contractors and subcontractors take affirmative action to employ and advance in employment individuals without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status or disability. The parties also agree that, as applicable, they will abide by the requirements of Executive Order 13496 (29 CFR Part 471, Appendix A to Subpart A), relating to the notice of employee rights under federal labor laws.
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