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Senior Motion Designers qualify for H-1B visa sponsorship as specialty occupation workers, typically classified under SOC codes for multimedia artists and animators. Employers file an LCA with DOL before petitioning USCIS, and the annual cap means timing your job search around the April lottery window matters.
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The Robotics Engineer III - Motion Planning leads the development, optimization, and large-scale deployment of motion planning architectures for fleet-wide AMR navigation. This position focuses on high-performance optimization, AI-driven behavioral planning, fail-safe recovery strategies, and large-scale robotic coordination. The Robotics Engineer III - Motion Planning designs and refines graph search, optimization-based planners, and reinforcement learning-based motion strategies while ensuring seamless integration with perception and real-time control.
Responsibilities
- Architect scalable motion planning frameworks for fleet-level AMR deployments.
- Develop and refine AI-driven motion planning (reinforcement learning, imitation learning, deep MPC).
- Implement real-time model predictive planners using CasADi, ACADOS, and convex/non-convex solvers.
- Design and implement advanced fail-safe motion planning strategies, including autonomous re-routing, recovery-based motion primitives, and redundant planning checks.
- Enhance multi-agent coordination strategies for large-scale robotic path planning and collision avoidance.
- Decompose complex behaviors into modular, reusable tree structures.
- Integrate graph-based, hierarchical, and predictive planning models for decision-making.
- Deploy AI-based planning models (e.g., learning-based cost functions, uncertainty-aware planners).
- Conduct large-scale simulation and on-robot validation to assess real-time system performance.
- Optimize cost-aware, energy-efficient, and high-speed trajectory planning for AMRs.
- Ensure robust software development, CI/CD implementation, and fault-tolerant motion control strategies.
- Lead cross-functional collaborations and mentor junior engineers in robotics motion planning.
- Other duties and projects, as assigned.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
Education:
- Master's Degree in Robotics, Engineering, Computer Science, or related field, required
- PhD in Robotics, Engineering, Computer Science, or related field, preferred
Experience:
- 1 year as a Robotics Engineer II - Motion Planning or equivalent experience, preferred
- 4 years of experience in robotics motion planning, AI-driven decision models, or multi-agent autonomy.
Computer Skills:
- Expertise in motion planning algorithms (Hybrid A, RRT, ILQR, AI-driven planning). Upon Hire, required
- Experience with CasADi, ACADOS, convex/non-convex optimization solvers. Upon Hire, required
- Advanced proficiency in C++/Python, ROS2, and high-performance robotic software development. Upon Hire, required
- Strong foundation in multi-agent fleet planning, reinforcement learning-based decision-making, and real-time control. Upon Hire, required
Additional Requirements:
- Proven leadership in large-scale robotic motion planning. Upon Hire, required
- Strong research background with experience in industry robotics advancements. Upon Hire, required
- Experience deploying robotic systems in real-world industrial or logistics environments. Upon Hire, preferred
- Experience designing Behavior Trees (BTs) for high-level decision-making in autonomous systems. Upon Hire, preferred
- Understanding of perception integration for planning in dynamic environments. Upon Hire, required
- Strong mathematical foundation in optimization, graph theory, and control systems. Upon Hire, required
COMPETENCIES
- Collaboration and Communication - Vaux
- Execution and Ownership - Vaux
- Impact - Vaux
- Technical Leadership - Vaux
- Technical Skills - Vaux
OTHER DETAILS
Work Hours:
- Generally, 8:00 am - 5:00 pm with occasional irregular hours depending on workload.
Travel Requirements:
- Occasional (25%-50%) Potential testing and data collection at customer sites.
Compensation:
- This is a salary position paid biweekly.
About us
ArcBest® (Nasdaq: ARCB) is a multibillion-dollar integrated logistics company that helps keep the global supply chain moving. Founded in 1923 and now with 14,000 employees across 250 campuses and service centers, the company is a logistics powerhouse, using its technology, expertise and scale to connect shippers with the solutions they need — from ground, air and ocean transportation to fully managed supply chains. ArcBest has a long history of innovation that is enriched by deep customer relationships. With a commitment to helping customers navigate supply chain challenges now and in the future, the company continues to invest in purpose-built technology such as ArcBest View™, its digital logistics platform that brings quoting, booking, shipment visibility and reporting into one connected experience.
INTRODUCTION
The Robotics Engineer III - Motion Planning leads the development, optimization, and large-scale deployment of motion planning architectures for fleet-wide AMR navigation. This position focuses on high-performance optimization, AI-driven behavioral planning, fail-safe recovery strategies, and large-scale robotic coordination. The Robotics Engineer III - Motion Planning designs and refines graph search, optimization-based planners, and reinforcement learning-based motion strategies while ensuring seamless integration with perception and real-time control.
Responsibilities
- Architect scalable motion planning frameworks for fleet-level AMR deployments.
- Develop and refine AI-driven motion planning (reinforcement learning, imitation learning, deep MPC).
- Implement real-time model predictive planners using CasADi, ACADOS, and convex/non-convex solvers.
- Design and implement advanced fail-safe motion planning strategies, including autonomous re-routing, recovery-based motion primitives, and redundant planning checks.
- Enhance multi-agent coordination strategies for large-scale robotic path planning and collision avoidance.
- Decompose complex behaviors into modular, reusable tree structures.
- Integrate graph-based, hierarchical, and predictive planning models for decision-making.
- Deploy AI-based planning models (e.g., learning-based cost functions, uncertainty-aware planners).
- Conduct large-scale simulation and on-robot validation to assess real-time system performance.
- Optimize cost-aware, energy-efficient, and high-speed trajectory planning for AMRs.
- Ensure robust software development, CI/CD implementation, and fault-tolerant motion control strategies.
- Lead cross-functional collaborations and mentor junior engineers in robotics motion planning.
- Other duties and projects, as assigned.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
Education:
- Master's Degree in Robotics, Engineering, Computer Science, or related field, required
- PhD in Robotics, Engineering, Computer Science, or related field, preferred
Experience:
- 1 year as a Robotics Engineer II - Motion Planning or equivalent experience, preferred
- 4 years of experience in robotics motion planning, AI-driven decision models, or multi-agent autonomy.
Computer Skills:
- Expertise in motion planning algorithms (Hybrid A, RRT, ILQR, AI-driven planning). Upon Hire, required
- Experience with CasADi, ACADOS, convex/non-convex optimization solvers. Upon Hire, required
- Advanced proficiency in C++/Python, ROS2, and high-performance robotic software development. Upon Hire, required
- Strong foundation in multi-agent fleet planning, reinforcement learning-based decision-making, and real-time control. Upon Hire, required
Additional Requirements:
- Proven leadership in large-scale robotic motion planning. Upon Hire, required
- Strong research background with experience in industry robotics advancements. Upon Hire, required
- Experience deploying robotic systems in real-world industrial or logistics environments. Upon Hire, preferred
- Experience designing Behavior Trees (BTs) for high-level decision-making in autonomous systems. Upon Hire, preferred
- Understanding of perception integration for planning in dynamic environments. Upon Hire, required
- Strong mathematical foundation in optimization, graph theory, and control systems. Upon Hire, required
COMPETENCIES
- Collaboration and Communication - Vaux
- Execution and Ownership - Vaux
- Impact - Vaux
- Technical Leadership - Vaux
- Technical Skills - Vaux
OTHER DETAILS
Work Hours:
- Generally, 8:00 am - 5:00 pm with occasional irregular hours depending on workload.
Travel Requirements:
- Occasional (25%-50%) Potential testing and data collection at customer sites.
Compensation:
- This is a salary position paid biweekly.
About us
ArcBest® (Nasdaq: ARCB) is a multibillion-dollar integrated logistics company that helps keep the global supply chain moving. Founded in 1923 and now with 14,000 employees across 250 campuses and service centers, the company is a logistics powerhouse, using its technology, expertise and scale to connect shippers with the solutions they need — from ground, air and ocean transportation to fully managed supply chains. ArcBest has a long history of innovation that is enriched by deep customer relationships. With a commitment to helping customers navigate supply chain challenges now and in the future, the company continues to invest in purpose-built technology such as ArcBest View™, its digital logistics platform that brings quoting, booking, shipment visibility and reporting into one connected experience.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding H-1B Visa Sponsorship as a Senior Motion Designer
Document your specialty occupation case early
Pull your O*NET profile for multimedia artists and animators to confirm the degree-requirement language. Compile degree transcripts, motion design portfolio links, and any professional certifications before outreach so your case file is ready when an employer asks.
Target studios with cap-exempt client work
Universities, nonprofits, and government contractors can file H-1B petitions outside the annual cap. If you work on qualifying projects for these entities, your petition skips the lottery entirely and can be filed any time of year.
Check employer LCA history before applying
Use Migrate Mate to filter Senior Motion Designer roles by verified DOL Labor Condition Application filing history, so you only pursue employers who have already navigated the H-1B process for this occupation rather than starting from scratch.
Negotiate your start date around the lottery window
Cap-subject H-1B employment can't begin before October 1. If you receive an offer after April's lottery, your employer can keep you on OPT cap-gap authorization through September 30, but get that timeline confirmed in your offer letter before signing.
Verify the prevailing wage tier for your role
Motion design roles span four wage levels based on experience and supervisory duties. Run your SOC code and work location through the OFLC Wage Search to confirm which level applies before your employer files the LCA, since an underfiled wage can trigger a DOL audit.
Request premium processing when timelines are tight
USCIS offers premium processing for H-1B petitions with a guaranteed adjudication window. If your OPT expires close to October 1 or you're changing employers mid-project, premium processing eliminates the risk of a gap in work authorization.
H-1B Visa Senior Motion Designer: Frequently Asked Questions
Does Senior Motion Designer qualify as a specialty occupation for H-1B purposes?
Yes. USCIS evaluates specialty occupation status by confirming the role normally requires a bachelor's degree or higher in a specific field. Senior Motion Designer roles at studios and agencies typically require a degree in motion graphics, animation, film, or a closely related design discipline. Your employer documents this in the I-129 petition, and the O*NET profile for multimedia artists and animators supports the classification.
Which employers sponsor H-1B visas for Senior Motion Designers?
Broadcast networks, streaming platforms, advertising agencies, game studios, and in-house creative teams at large tech companies are the most consistent H-1B filers for motion design roles. The strongest signal is an employer's DOL LCA filing history for your specific SOC code. Migrate Mate surfaces employers with verified H-1B filing history for Senior Motion Designer roles so you can target your search efficiently.
Can I switch H-1B employers mid-project as a Senior Motion Designer?
Yes, through H-1B portability under AC21. If your new employer files an H-1B transfer petition before your current status expires, you can start working for them as soon as they file, without waiting for approval. The catch is that the new role must also qualify as a specialty occupation, so your title and duties must remain substantially similar in nature.
How does the H-1B cap lottery affect my job search timeline?
Cap-subject H-1B registrations open in March, the lottery runs in April, and approved petitions can't begin employment until October 1. That means if you're on OPT or another status, you need a job offer in hand before March registration opens. Some Senior Motion Designer roles at universities or nonprofits are cap-exempt, which removes the lottery risk and the October 1 wait entirely.
What does my employer need to file before I start work on an H-1B?
Before submitting the I-129 petition to USCIS, your employer must file and receive a certified Labor Condition Application from DOL. The LCA confirms the offered wage meets the prevailing wage for Senior Motion Designer roles in your work location. USCIS won't approve the petition without a certified LCA attached, so your employer's ability to move quickly on that step directly affects your start date.