Motional

Principal Engineer

Motional
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1 month ago
Remote, United StatesStaff+
H1B Sponsor

Base Salary

$240k - $330k/yr

Responsibilities

  • Define and execute motion planning and prediction projects for complex traffic scenarios.
  • Design and lead implementation of behavior models using machine learning, generative AI, and reinforcement learning.
  • Productionize and deploy machine learning solutions onto autonomous vehicle fleets.
  • Collaborate with perception, simulation, data platform, and integration teams to validate and improve on-road performance.
  • Communicate strategies, progress, and challenges to executive leadership.

Requirements

  • Master’s or Ph.D. in computer science or a related technical field, or equivalent industry experience.
  • Proven leadership in executing large, complex technical initiatives.
  • Experience with deep learning frameworks such as TensorFlow or PyTorch.
  • Fluency in Python and standard scientific computing libraries.
  • Track record of designing, developing, and deploying machine learning solutions for autonomous vehicles or robotics.
  • Advanced knowledge of software engineering principles, including software design, source control management, build processes, code reviews, and testing methods.
  • Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
  • Preferred experience with embedded systems and real-time optimization, especially in autonomous driving.
  • Preferred experience with generative AI and/or reinforcement learning.
  • Relevant conference publications, including venues such as CVPR, ICML, NeurIPS, ICCV, or ICL, are a bonus.
  • Strong C++ and/or CUDA programming skills are a bonus.

Benefits

  • Medical, dental, and vision benefits.
  • 401k with company match.
  • Health savings accounts, life insurance, and pet insurance.
  • Additional compensation may include bonus or company equity.
  • Base salary range of $240,000—$330,000 USD is stated in the posting.

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About Motional

501-1,000 employees

Motional is an autonomous vehicle technology company on a mission to make driverless vehicles a safe, reliable, and accessible reality. The company formed in 2020 and is majority-owned by Hyundai Motor Group, one of the world’s largest vehicle manufacturers. Motional has extensive experience in commercial robotaxi operations, with service currently available on the Uber network in Las Vegas and plans for driverless operations by the end of 2026. Headquartered in Boston, Motional has operations in the U.S. and Singapore. To explore our current openings, please visit our careers page at motional.com/careers. Please be alert for job recruitment scams, including fraudulent job postings, offers, and communications by individuals or entities purporting to be affiliated with Motional. All of our third party job postings link back to our motional.com/careers page. Need assistance? If you have questions or want to report suspicious activity, send us a direct message - we’re here to help.

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