Staff Behavior Planning Software Engineer

XPENG is a leading smart technology company at the forefront of innovation, integrating advanced AI and autonomous driving technologies into its vehicles, including electric vehicles (EVs), electric vertical take-off and landing (eVTOL) aircraft, and robotics. With a strong focus on intelligent mobility, XPENG is dedicated to reshaping the future of transportation through cutting-edge R&D in AI, machine learning, and smart connectivity. Job Responsibilities: Design and implement state-of-art rule-based and model-based Behavior-Planning and Motion-Planning algorithms for our autonomous driving system, including urban-driving, highway-driving, driving in unstructured areas and parking. Test, debug, optimize and satisfy business requirements for our autonomous driving systems. Work with multi-discipline engineering team on HW/SW integration. Job Requirements: MS./Ph.D. in Computer Science/Electrical Engineering/Mechanical Engineering/Robotics or related disciplines and minimum 3-5 + years of software engineering experiences. Deep knowledge of optimization and mathematics. Excellent programming skills and knowledge of C/C++. Prior autonomous driving stack algorithm development experience, e.g. in the field of prediction, planning, parking etc. Preferred: Non-linear optimization and quadratic optimization theory. Background in autonomous driving is strongly preferred. Background in machine learning is preferred. Training/development experience of model-based perception/planning modules. Fluent Python skills and knowledge is preferred. Able to learn quickly and adapt to fast business iteration. Excellent written and oral communication skills. What do we provide: A fun, supportive and engaging environment. Opportunity to make significant impact on the transportation revolution by the means of advancing autonomous driving. Opportunity to work on cutting edge technologies with the top talent in the field. Competitive compensation package. Snacks, lunches and fun activities. The base salary range for this full-time position is $179,400 - $303,600 in addition to bonus, equity and benefits. Our salary ranges are determined by role, level, and location. The range displayed on each job posting reflects the minimum and maximum target for new hire salaries for the position across all US locations. Within the range, individual pay is determined by work location and additional factors, including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. It is our policy to provide equal employment opportunities to all qualified persons without regard to race, age, color, sex, sexual orientation, religion, national origin, disability, veteran status or marital status or any other prescribed category set forth in federal or state regulations.