Thejus Jose
Software Engineer 2, Motion Planning @ Torc Robotics | Robotics Engineering, MS
- Role
- Software Engineer 2 - Path Planning at Torc Robotics
- Location
- Austin, TX, US
- LinkedIn followers
- 500 followers
About Thejus Jose
I’m a robotics engineer specializing in motion planning and autonomous systems, with experience designing and deploying safety-critical planning software for autonomous trucks. I currently work on the Path Planning team at Torc Robotics, where I develop C++ algorithms for behavior generation, path optimization, and decision-making in complex traffic environments.My work spans the full motion planning stack — from search-based trajectory generation and optimization to cost modeling and real-world validation — and has led to multiple patent-pending innovations. I’m passionate about building intelligent systems that are safe, reliable and human-centric and I’m always excited to tackle challenging motion planning problems that push robotics closer to real-world autonomy.
Experience
Software Engineer 2 - Path Planning
Sep 2021 — Present · Austin, TX, US
Designed and deployed motion planning algorithms for autonomous semi-trucks enabling safe lane changes, traffic light handling, obstacle avoidance and adaptive cruise control (ACC) on public roads- Built path-costing methodologies that guarantee safety and comfortability of the truck’s chosen path- Developed novel lane-change planning algorithm, improving merge decision reliability and reducing unnecessary aborts by 50%- Developed novel algorithm to safely traverse high curvature turns with a 53 feet long articulated trailer - Created custom visualization tools (ROS + Python + Matplotlib) to accelerate planner debugging and reduce triage time by 40%- Co-invented multiple patent-pending innovations addressing key motion planning challenges, including collision checking and longitudinal trajectory optimization- Performed extensive testing and bug-fixing in simulation and vehicle tests (closed course & public road)- Led cross-functional requirements definition with systems engineering and served as Scrum Master, improving team velocity by 8%.
Education
Vellore Institute of Technology
Bachelor of Technology, Mechanical Engineering
2015 — 2019
Worcester Polytechnic Institute
Master of Science - MS, Robotics Engineering
2019 — 2021
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