Job description
Senior Planning & Control Engineer (L4 Autonomous Driving)
$200,000 - $300,000 + Bonus + Excellent Benefits Package + Stock Options + PTO
Santa Clara, California (On Site)
Are you a highly skilled engineer with a background in autonomous vehicle planning and control, looking to take full ownership of cutting-edge L4 system development at a pioneering startup?
This is a unique opportunity to join a fast-growing, well-funded company at the forefront of autonomous trucking, where you'll drive innovation across end-to-end planning and decision-making models.
You'll work alongside top-tier engineers and researchers, leading the development of scalable, production-ready systems for real-world deployment.
This role is ideal for a technically strong engineer who wants the freedom to design, build, and optimize models that power the future of driverless freight.
The role:
*Design & develop L4 planning and decision-making systems
*End-to-end model design, training, evaluation, and deployment
*Build and maintain robust data pipelines to support continuous model improvement
The person:
*Experience in autonomous driving or related fields
*Strong background in ML techniques (CNNs, Transformers, Diffusion Models)
*Proficient in planning/control algorithms and scalable system design
*Fluent in Python and model development frameworks
*Leadership qualities and a passion for solving complex engineering challenges
Reference Number: BBBH256372
To apply for this role or for to be considered for further roles, please click "Apply Now" or contact Tiernan Conlon at Rise Technical Recruitment.
Rise Technical Recruitment Ltd acts as an employment agency for permanent roles and an employment business for temporary roles.
The salary advertised is the bracket available for this position. The actual salary paid will be dependent on your level of experience, qualifications and skill set. We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitable candidates.
