Base Salary
$168k - $225k/yr
Responsibilities
- Lead research and development of novel motion-planning algorithms for autonomous driving, including search-based, geometry-based, and probabilistic approaches.
- Architect and integrate motion-planning and prediction algorithms and drive their evaluation and refinement for real-world deployment.
- Design and build robust, scalable, and high-performance software for prototyping and evaluating motion-planning approaches.
- Collaborate across perception, prediction, trajectory optimization, tracking, and control components to ensure end-to-end system performance.
- Promote strong software development practices and mentor junior team members.
- Own complex technical features from problem formulation through research, implementation, and production deployment.
Requirements
- PhD preferred in Robotics, Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a related field, or a master’s degree with at least two years of robotics experience.
- At least five years of research experience in robotics or motion planning, preferably in the autonomous-vehicle industry.
- At least three years of C++ software development experience focused on high-performance and reliable systems.
- Demonstrated experience leading technical development of complex features through production deployment.
- Experience with probabilistic models such as Gaussian mixture models, Hidden Markov Models, or Particle Filters is appreciated.
- Experience with Bayesian modeling and inference for decision-making under uncertainty is appreciated.
- Experience with the Bazel build framework is appreciated.
Benefits
- Medical, dental, and vision benefits.
- 401(k) with company match.
- Health savings accounts, life insurance, and pet insurance.
- Additional compensation may include a bonus or company equity.
- Base salary range is $168,000—$225,000 USD.
- Candidates for certain positions are eligible to participate in Motional’s benefits program.
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About Motional
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.