What are the responsibilities and job description for the Senior Motion Planning Engineer position at Pattern?
About Pattern
Pattern is transforming airport ground operations through AI-driven software and robotics. Our mission is to make aviation logistics efficient, predictable, and human-friendly. With tools like Pulse (our data & dispatch platform), Co-pilot (think "Uber for airport equipment dispatch"), and Pathfinder (a flexible robotic conveyor belt) we’re building the ecosystem of tools to drive airport operations. Join our team of 25 brilliant minds in Boulder, where our culture thrives on: Autonomy | Humility | Customer Obsession | Enthusiasm | Transparency
Your Mission
This is a mission critical engineering role focused broadly on global path planning and local motion execution in both structured and unstructured settings. You will architect systems that reason about and gracefully navigate the complex airport environment to keep material moving and drive efficiency in operations.
Who You Are
- An expert in writing efficient, high-performance C production code
- Well-versed in the field of autonomous driving
- A master at transforming ambiguity into clearly defined engineering problems and seeing them through to the real word, architecting solutions and developing tools and validation mechanisms to get there
- A strong communicator, capable of articulating technical concepts to technical and non-technical stakeholders and engaging in dynamic discussions with a cross-functional team to identify optimal solutions for our engineering and business needs
Why Join Pattern?
- Build the Future: Shape the core tech stack of groundbreaking robotics technology, make the world a more physically connected space, and transform the way we all travel.
- Ownership & Impact: Design and implement solutions from inception to delivery with a high degree of autonomy. You will see the direct impact of your work on our products and customers.
- Culture of Excellence: Work with top-tier talent who value humility and hustle.
Perks: Unlimited PTO, health benefits, Boulder hybrid flexibility, and the adrenaline of 0→1 innovation.
Hiring Process
1. Manager Screen → 2. Technical/Cultural Deep Dive (2 calls) → 3. Onsite Team Interview → Offer