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General Summary:
Qualcomm’s Robotics Team is pioneering next-generation autonomous systems by delivering cutting-edge hardware and software solutions for humanoid robots, mobile manipulators, and AMRs. We are seeking a Staff Robotics Motion Planning Engineer to design, implement, and optimize advanced motion planning algorithms that enable safe, efficient, and intelligent navigation and manipulation in dynamic environments.
Minimum Qualifications:
• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Information Systems, Computer Science, or related field and 4+ years of Systems Engineering or related work experience.Preferred Qualifications:
Strong proficiency in C++ and Python; experience with ROS/ROS2.
Solid understanding of kinematics, dynamics, and motion planning algorithms (e.g., sampling-based planners, optimization-based planners).
Expertise in re-enforcement learning, trajectory optimization, model predictive control, and real-time planning.
Experience with embedded systems and real-time operating systems (RTOS).
Familiarity with GPU programming, parallelization, and simulation tools.
Knowledge of probabilistic planning, uncertainty modeling, and multi-agent coordination.
Key Responsibilities
Algorithm Development:
Design and implement motion planning algorithms for robotic platforms, including trajectory generation, path optimization, and collision avoidance in high- dimensional spaces.
Integration:
Integrate planning modules with perception, localization, and control systems using ROS2-based frameworks and Qualcomm’s robotics SDK.
Optimization:
Develop real-time planning solutions leveraging heterogeneous compute platforms (CPU, GPU, NPU, DSP) for low-latency execution.
Simulation & Validation:
Validate algorithms in simulation environments and on physical robotic platforms; perform benchmarking and stress testing.
Safety & Compliance:
Implement planning strategies aligned with functional safety standards (ISO 26262, IEC 61508) and ensure robust handling of uncertainty.
Collaboration:
Work closely with cross-functional teams (AI, perception, hardware, and simulation) to deliver integrated robotics solutions.
Innovation:
Contribute to system-level architecture discussions, including sensor fusion and actuator coordination strategies.
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Pay range and Other Compensation & Benefits:
$148,300.00 - $222,500.00The above pay scale reflects the broad, minimum to maximum, pay scale for this job code for the location for which it has been posted. Even more importantly, please note that salary is only one component of total compensation at Qualcomm. We also offer a competitive annual discretionary bonus program and opportunity for annual RSU grants (employees on sales-incentive plans are not eligible for our annual bonus). In addition, our highly competitive benefits package is designed to support your success at work, at home, and at play. Your recruiter will be happy to discuss all that Qualcomm has to offer – and you can review more details about our US benefits at this link.
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