Staff Software Engineer, Motion Planning

4 weeks ago

Vancouver, Canada AeroVect Full time

Staff Software Engineer, Motion Planning Join to apply for the Staff Software Engineer, Motion Planning role at AeroVect Who We Are AeroVect is transforming ground handling with autonomy, redefining how airlines and ground service providers around the globe run day-to-day operations. We are a Series A company backed by top-tier venture capital investors in aviation and autonomous driving. Our customers include some of the world’s largest airlines and ground handling providers. For more information, visit Job Description We are looking for an experienced Technical Lead who can architect and lead the development of best-in-class planning systems for autonomous driving in structured, low-speed environments. In this role, you'll lead the planning team, own the planning module roadmap, and ensure the delivery of high-quality planning systems. Leveraging your experience in building production-grade planners, you'll drive the development of the mission planner, behavior planner, and motion planner, achieving category-defining vehicle autonomy for the airside. This opportunity offers a seasoned leader the chance to develop a market-defining enterprise product that combines autonomous vehicle technology with a robotics-as-a-service (RaaS) business model. This role reports to our Head of Autonomy and works closely with the autonomy engineering team. What You’ll Do Lead the planning team, set clear goals, and foster a collaborative environment to deliver high-quality planning systems. Set the short and long-term technical direction for the planning stack and balance leadership responsibilities with hands‑on technical work. Develop and maintain the planning module roadmap, ensuring timely delivery of milestones by directing schedules and removing obstacles for your team. Collaborate cross‑functionally with other teams to create an integrated autonomous driving system, contributing to strategic decision‑making in the planning system architecture. Establish and promote best practices in software development, functional safety, and systems engineering within the planning team. Qualifications Minimum Qualifications Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Math, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Robotics, Physics, or a related field. Extensive experience in developing planning modules for autonomous systems, with prior leadership or team management experience. Proven ability to manage and deliver complex engineering projects. Strong programming skills in C++ (preferred) or Python, and experience with Linux-based operating systems. Excellent communication skills, proactiveness, and a strong sense of ownership. Desired Qualifications MS or Ph.D. in Computer Science, Robotics, or a related field. Mastery of Modern C++ (14 and beyond) and safety‑critical coding practices (e.g., MISRA, ISO 26262). 5+ years of industry experience in planning for robotic ground vehicles. In‑depth understanding of DDS frameworks like ROS/ROS2 or other networking middleware. Experience in startup environments, demonstrating adaptability to rapidly changing priorities. Seniority level Mid‑Senior level Employment type Full‑time Job function Engineering and Information Technology Industries Airlines and Aviation Referrals increase your chances of interviewing at AeroVect by 2x Get notified about new Staff Software Engineer jobs in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada. #J-18808-Ljbffr

  • Staff Software Engineer, Motion Planning

    4 weeks ago

    Vancouver, Canada AeroVect Full time

    Staff Software Engineer, Motion PlanningJoin to apply for the Staff Software Engineer, Motion Planning role at AeroVectWho We AreAeroVect is transforming ground handling with autonomy, redefining how airlines and ground service providers around the globe run day-to-day operations. We are a Series A company backed by top-tier venture capital investors in...

  • Staff Motion Planning Engineer — Autonomy Lead

    4 weeks ago

    Vancouver, Canada AeroVect Full time

    A transformative technology firm is looking for a Staff Software Engineer in Motion Planning to lead the planning team for autonomous driving systems. This full-time role involves setting technical direction, managing project deliveries, and collaborating across teams. The ideal candidate will have a degree in Computer Science or a related field and...

  • Staff Motion Planning Engineer — Autonomy Lead

    4 weeks ago

    Vancouver, Canada AeroVect Full time

    A transformative technology firm is looking for a Staff Software Engineer in Motion Planning to lead the planning team for autonomous driving systems. This full-time role involves setting technical direction, managing project deliveries, and collaborating across teams. The ideal candidate will have a degree in Computer Science or a related field and...

  • AppSec Engineer

    4 weeks ago

    Vancouver, Canada Motion Recruitment Full time

    Manager, Talent Services at Motion Recruitment-- DevOps, Infrastructure, and Cloud across the Atlanta Metro, the GTA, and North America Security is more than a checklist here—it's embedded in how software is designed, developed, and delivered. A fast-growing digital platform company is seeking a Senior Security Engineer to help shape and implement...

  • Staff Software Engineer

    6 days ago

    Vancouver, Canada Workstream Full time

    Join to apply for the Staff Software Engineer role at Workstream1 month ago Be among the first 25 applicantsJoin to apply for the Staff Software Engineer role at WorkstreamGet AI-powered advice on this job and more exclusive features.Workstream is a mission-driven company that believes in building premium, modern software solutions for hourly businesses....

  • Staff Software Engineer

    2 weeks ago

    Vancouver, Canada Workstream Full time

    Join to apply for the Staff Software Engineer role at Workstream 1 month ago Be among the first 25 applicants Join to apply for the Staff Software Engineer role at Workstream Get AI-powered advice on this job and more exclusive features. Workstream is a mission-driven company that believes in building premium, modern software solutions for hourly businesses....

  • Staff Software Engineer

    6 days ago

    Vancouver, Canada InCommon Full time

    Staff Software EngineerThis range is provided by InCommon. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more.Base pay range$90,000.00/yr - $110,000.00/yrInCommon is hiring on behalf of a US-based firm.Position SummaryWe’re looking for a Staff Software Engineer who combines deep technical capability with...

  • Staff Software Engineer

    21 hours ago

    Vancouver, Canada Asana Full time

    ||Staff Software EngineerVancouver, BCThe Product team builds features end-to-end. From designing our data models to implementing the subtle interaction behaviors that differentiate good software from great software. We work closely with UI designers and are supported by our infrastructure team. We aim to delight users with both large new features and...

  • Staff Software Engineer

    6 days ago

    Vancouver, Canada Workstream Full time

    Workstream is a mission-driven company that believes in building premium, modern software solutions for local businesses. There are 2.7 billion hourly workers, who make up 80% of the global workforce, but they've been heavily underserved by technology and deserve better. We help local businesses around you hire, manage, and retain qualified workers.Our...

  • Staff Software Engineer

    6 days ago

    Vancouver, Canada Workstream Construction Services Ltd. Full time

    Workstream is a mission-driven company building the all-in-one HR, payroll, and hiring platform for managing the hourly workforce. There are 2.7 billion hourly workers, making up 80% of the global workforce, but this market has been heavily underserved by technology and deserves better. Workstream has been purpose-built for the hourly workforce from day one...