VINFAST

Motion Planning & Control Engineer – Self-Driving

VINFAST  •  Hanoi, VN (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

seeking

a highly skilled

Experts,

Senior

s, Engineers

to join our self-driving team. In this role, you will design, develop, and deploy advanced algorithms that enable autonomous vehicles to accurately sense, interpret, and interact with the world around them. You will work on

cutting-edge

challenges in 3D

object and occupancy

detection, tracking, sensor fusion, scene understanding, and foundation models for self-driving, with direct impact on the safety and performance of our autonomous systems.

This is an opportunity to contribute at the intersection of deep learning, computer vision, robotics, and system engineering, while collaborating with a world-class team of researchers and engineers.


  • 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 familiarity with functional safety standards (ISO 26262, SOTIF)


Benefits


  • Competitive salary

    Premium healthcare package, including PVI insurance & annual health check-ups

  • 13th-month salary & performance bonuses to reward your contributions

  • Enjoy preferential pricing for services within the Vingroup ecosystem including Vinmec, Vinpearl, and Vinschool...

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

Work Location:

  • In Ha Noi: Technopark Tower, Gia Lam, Ha Noi

  • In Ho Chi Minh: No. 25, Riverview 6, Vinhomes Golden River, 02 Ton Duc Thang Street, Ben Nghe Ward, District 1, Ho Chi Minh City

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https://vinfast.vn/privacy-policy/

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: VinFast

does not

accept agency resumes. Please do not forward resumes to our careers alias or other VinFast employees. VinFast is not responsible for any fees related to unsolicited resumes.
VINFAST

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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