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Cruise is committed to building a diverse, equitable, and inclusive environment, both in our workplace and in our products. If you are looking to play a part in making a positive impact in the world by advancing the revolutionary work of self-driving cars, come join us. Even if you might not meet every requirement, we strongly encourage you to apply. You might just be the right candidate for us.

The Routing team at Cruise is responsible for navigating AVs to their destination quickly and safely in an urban environment. The Routing algorithm identifies the ideal route, optimizing across many dimensions such as safety, time and customer experience. When the AV cannot complete a maneuver due to a road closure or safety concerns, the routing algorithms provide alternative routes.

The Routing teams work closely with our Prediction and Planning partners to translate route directions into road trajectories that safely navigate around nearby agents (i.e other cars, pedestrians, animals). The Routing team also depends on high-fidelity maps w/ real-time information (i.e what other AVs observe) and simulation tools.

What you’ll be doing:

Design, develop, optimize and deploy real-time routing algorithms for autonomous vehicles, ensuring efficient and safe navigation in urban settings.

Lead strategy for ambitious multi-quarter projects that advance the state of the art in routing and autonomous vehicles.

Utilize high-fidelity maps with real-time information, leveraging data from other AVs and external sources to improve navigation accuracy and reliability.

Develop and implement simulation and measurement tools to test and validate routing algorithms under various traffic and environmental conditions.

Analyze performance metrics and data to identify opportunities for algorithm improvements and enhancements.

Enable other engineers on the team to be more effective through design and code that is easy to extend and contribute into
 

You should apply for this role if you have the following qualifications:

PhD/Ms in routing, graph theory, multi-agent optimization, robotics or a related field OR 5+ years of industry experience solving routing problems which do not have readily-available solutions

Considered one of the technical leaders of the department who guides current and future technology choices

Track record of driving projects from start to completion, including conception, problem definition, experimentation, iteration, and publication or productization.

Expertise in deploying routing algorithms and models into real-world environments

Have a deep understanding of the business and operational impact for different technology tradeoffs, and able to balance effectively based on company’s need

Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively in cross-functional teams.

Strong programming skills in C++ and/or Python.

Passionate about self driving car technology and its impact on the world!
 

Bonus points:

Familiarity with autonomous driving technologies

Experience with machine learning techniques (i.e Graph Neural Networks) and their applications in routing.

Experience with high-performance and real-time algorithm development

The salary range for this position is $183,600 - $270,000. Compensation will vary depending on location, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. You may also be offered a bonus, long-term incentives, and benefits. These ranges are subject to change.

Why Cruise?

Our benefits are here to support the whole you:

Competitive salary and benefits  Medical / dental / vision, Life and AD&D Subsidized mental health benefits Paid time off and holidays Paid parental, medical, family care, and military leave of absence 401(k) Cruise matching program  Fertility benefits Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account Flexible Spending Account & Health Saving Account Perks Wallet program for benefits/perks Pre-tax Commuter benefit plan for local employees CruiseFlex, our location-flexible work policy. (Learn more about CruiseFlex). We’re Integrated Through our partnerships with General Motors and Honda, we are the only self-driving company with fully integrated manufacturing at scale. We’re Funded GM, Honda, Microsoft, T. Rowe Price, and Walmart have invested billions in Cruise. Their backing for our technology demonstrates their confidence in our progress, team, and vision and makes us one of the leading autonomous vehicle organizations in the industry. Our deep resources greatly accelerate our operating speed.

Cruise LLC is an equal opportunity employer. We strive to create a supportive and inclusive workplace where contributions are valued and celebrated, and our employees thrive by being themselves and are inspired to do the best work of their lives. We seek applicants of all backgrounds and identities, across race, color, caste, ethnicity, national origin or ancestry, age, citizenship, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran status, marital status, pregnancy or parental status, or disability. Applicants will not be discriminated against based on these or other protected categories or social identities. Cruise will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records, in accordance with applicable laws.

Cruise is committed to the full inclusion of all applicants. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process please let our recruiting team know or email HR@getcruise.com.

We proactively work to design hiring processes that promote equity and inclusion while mitigating bias. To help us track the effectiveness and inclusivity of our recruiting efforts, please consider answering the following demographic questions. Answering these questions is entirely voluntary. Your answers to these questions will not be shared with the hiring decision makers and will not impact the hiring decision in any way. Instead, Cruise will use this information not only to comply with any government reporting obligations but also to track our progress toward meeting our diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging objectives.

Candidates applying for roles that operate and remotely operate the AV: Licensed to drive a motor vehicle in the U.S. for the three years immediately preceding your application, currently holding an active in-state regular driver’s license or equivalent, and no more than one point on driving record. A successful completion of a background check, drug screen and DMV Motor Vehicle Record check is also required.

Note to Recruitment Agencies: Cruise does not accept unsolicited agency resumes. Furthermore, Cruise does not pay placement fees for candidates submitted by any agency other than its approved partners.