VINFAST

Expert Motion Planning Engineer - Self-Driving

VINFAST  •  Frankfurt am Main, DE (Onsite)  •  6 days ago
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Job Description


VINFAST is a pioneering electric vehicle (EV) company committed to revolutionizing the automotive

industry with sustainable and innovative mobility solutions. As a leading player in the EV market,

VinFast is dedicated to delivering high-quality, cutting-edge electric vehicles that redefine the driving

experience. Our team consists of passionate professionals driven by a shared vision of creating a greener and

more sustainable future through innovation, technology, and excellence.


We are looking for a Senior Motion Planning Engineer to design and implement the core algorithms that enable autonomous vehicles to make safe, efficient, and human-like driving decisions in dynamic and uncertain environments. In this role, you will work at the intersection of decision-making, trajectory generation, and control, collaborating closely with

perception

, prediction,

map generation

and controls teams to build a reliable, real-time motion planning system for self-driving.

  • Design, develop, and optimize motion planning algorithms that handle complex, interactive traffic scenarios

  • Formulate and implement trajectory generation methods that balance safety, comfort, and efficiency under real-world driving conditions

  • Research and apply

    state-of-the-art

    planning methods, including optimization-based approaches, probabilistic decision-making, reinforcement learning, and imitation learning

  • Integrate

    perception

    , prediction, and mapping outputs into planning pipelines for robust decision-making

  • Ensure real-time performance of planning algorithms on automotive-grade embedded hardware

  • Contribute to the development of closed-loop validation pipelines, including simulation, software-in-the-loop, hardware-in-the-loop, and on-road vehicle testing

  • Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams (

    perception

    ,

    prediction,

    map generation,

    controls, systems) to integrate planning algorithms into the self-driving autonomy stack

  • Stay current with advances in motion planning, decision-making, and learning-based approaches for autonomous driving

  • Drive engineering excellence by writing clean, efficient, and well-tested code


Requirements


  • MSc/PhD in Robotics, Computer Science, Electrical or Mechanical Engineering, or a related field with 5+ years of relevant industry experience

  • Strong background in motion planning, trajectory optimization, and decision-making methods (e.g., A*, optimization-based planning, graph search

    etc.

    )

  • Experience with reinforcement learning, imitation learning, or deep learning approaches for planning and control

  • Proficiency

    in Python and C++, with familiarity in ML frameworks such as

    PyTorch

    or TensorFlow

  • Solid understanding of vehicle dynamics, kinematics, and control theory

  • Hands-on experience with real-time systems, performance optimization, and deployment on embedded automotive hardware

  • Skilled in simulation-based development and validation using tools such as CARLA

    or MATLAB/Simulink

  • Strong mathematical foundation in optimization, linear algebra, probability, and statistics

  • Excellent problem-solving skills and ability to work in fast-paced, collaborative environments

  • Nice to have: Prior experience in self-driving or ADAS development and f

    amiliarity

    with functional safety standards (ISO 26262, SOTIF)


Benefits


  • Competitive salary

  • Opportunity to collaborate with and learn from industry-leading professionals in the automotive domain.

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About VINFAST

VinFast - a member of Vingroup – envisioned to drive the movement of the global smart electric vehicle revolution. Established in 2017, VinFast owns a state-of-the-art automotive manufacturing complex with globally leading scalability that boasts up to 90% automation in Hai Phong, Vietnam.

Strongly committed to the mission for a sustainable future for everyone, VinFast constantly innovates to bring high-quality products, advanced smart services, seamless customer experiences, and pricing strategy for all to inspire global customers to jointly create a future of smart mobility and a sustainable planet. Learn more at: https://vinfastauto.com.

Industry
Automotive & Mobility
Company Size
5,001-10,000 employees
Headquarters
Cat Hai, VN
Year Founded
Unknown
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