Engineering Manager - Behavior

Engineering Manager, Sds Behavior TeamAs an Engineering Manager on the SDS Behavior team, you'll lead a world-class group of engineers focused on building and deploying scalable behavior systems for cars, trucks, mining & construction, and offroad applications.You will own the architecture and delivery of a next-generation system, focusing on state-of-the-art behavior in complex environments across diverse ODDs. This opportunity includes driving critical architectural and business decisions, partnering with customers, mentoring and building high-impact teams, and owning a significant portion of our autonomy stack with significant contract value and business opportunities.At Applied Intuition, you will:Drive the overall strategy, technical roadmap, and architecture for behavior planning dedicated to L2 and L4 autonomous vehicles for cars, trucks, mining & construction, and offroadGuide the design and implementation of robust, safety-critical algorithms for various driving domains, including urban streets, highways, dirt roads, and diverse environmental conditionsGrow and manage a team of world class engineers in the field of behavior systemsEvolve the architecture to achieve the final goal of an L4 end-to-end stackWork cross functionally with other teams, including Perception, Research, Simulation, and Vehicle Operations, to ensure the robust and efficient integration of the behavior software stackWe're looking for someone who has:Bachelors degree in any field, or equivalent combination of education and work experience.5+ years of experience in robotics or autonomous systems, with a focus on behavior systemsExperience in two or more of the following: behavior planning, decision making under uncertainty, path planning, motion planning, probabilistic reasoning, prediction, machine learning, trajectory generation, mapless driving, end-to-end autonomy stackDemonstrated ability to architect large-scale, production software for real-world robotic or automotive systemsProven leadership experience managing engineering teams, setting goals, and overseeing technical projectsStrong communication and problem-solving skillsCompensation 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, 401k retirement benefits with employer match, learning and wellness stipends, and paid time off.