Haoyun Xu
About Haoyun Xu
Haoyun Xu is a Senior Software Engineer specializing in motion planning, control, and optimization for autonomous robots. He has previously worked at Waymo and TuSimple, and holds degrees in Mechanical Engineering from Cornell University and the University of California, Berkeley.
Work at Motional
Haoyun Xu currently holds the position of Senior Software Engineer at Motional, where he has been employed since 2023. In this role, he specializes in motion planning, control, and optimization for autonomous robots. His expertise in these areas contributes to the development of advanced technologies in the autonomous vehicle industry.
Previous Experience at Waymo
Prior to his current position, Haoyun Xu worked as a Software Engineer Intern at Waymo for four months in 2019. During this internship, he gained valuable experience in the field of autonomous vehicles, furthering his understanding of software development in a leading company within the industry.
Experience at TuSimple
Haoyun Xu served as Research Engineer III at TuSimple from 2020 to 2022. In this role, he focused on research and development related to autonomous driving technology. His work contributed to advancements in the field while he was based in San Diego, California.
Education and Expertise
Haoyun Xu earned a Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering from Cornell University, where he studied from 2015 to 2018. He furthered his education by obtaining a Master of Engineering (MEng) in Mechanical Engineering from the University of California, Berkeley, from 2018 to 2019. His academic background provides a solid foundation for his expertise in C++ and production-quality code delivery.