Senior Software Engineer, Behavior Planning

AeroVectAmsterdamOn-siteFull-time17 Sept 2026

AeroVect is seeking a Senior Software Engineer to design and build behavior planning systems for autonomous driving in structured, low-speed environments. The role involves owning key modules in the behavior planner, working at the intersection of mission-level goals and motion-level execution, and tackling multi-agent interaction modeling and edge cases unique to airport ground operations. Requires proficiency in C++ and Python, deep understanding of behavior planning algorithms, and a minimum of 3 years of industry experience.

What you'll do

Develop and implement advanced behavior planning algorithms for autonomous vehicles
Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure robust integration and functionality of planning systems
Design, write, and maintain efficient and scalable code in C++ and Python
Contribute to the architecture and continuous improvement of behavior planning software
Conduct extensive testing in simulated environments and real-world scenarios to validate and refine behavior planning algorithms
Analyze system performance and implement enhancements based on data and feedback
Maintain comprehensive documentation of code, algorithms, and system designs
Work closely with other engineering teams to ensure seamless coordination and development

What you need

Must-have

C++PythonObject-Oriented ProgrammingDebuggingProfilingCode OptimizationBehavior Planning AlgorithmsState Machines

Nice-to-have

State MachinesBehavior TreesDecision-Making Under UncertaintyA*D*Rapidly-exploring Random Trees (RRT)Machine LearningBehavior Prediction

Soft skills

CollaborationCross-functional CommunicationDocumentationCoordination

Autonomous DrivingBehavior PlanningRoboticsC++PythonAirlines and AviationSenior Software EngineerOn-siteAmsterdamFull-time

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