C++ Software Engineer • Senior

Who you are

You have a Bachelor’s Degree, preferably a Masters or Ph.D. in Machine Learning, Computer Science, Robotics, Applied Mathematics, Statistics, Physics, or a related field — or equivalent industry experience. With a minimum of 3 years of professional experience, you possess strong proficiency in modern C++ (C++14/17 or later) and hands-on experience with CUDA and GPU performance optimization. Your deep understanding of modern and classical computer vision and image processing sets you apart.

You are excited by the challenges of Level 4 autonomous driving technology and are eager to collaborate with world-class ML engineers and research scientists. You thrive in a fast-paced environment and are committed to making a positive social impact through technology. You are passionate about career growth and are looking for opportunities to expand your skills and knowledge in a rapidly evolving field.

Desirable

Experience with performance optimization at the system level, including latency, throughput, memory, and determinism is a plus. Familiarity with debugging and resolving model-system integration issues will enhance your contributions to the team.

What you'll do

As a Senior/Staff C++ Software Engineer on the Perception team, you will have the opportunity to productionize and deploy perception models into edge devices. You will develop and optimize GPU-accelerated algorithms using CUDA, ensuring that they meet the performance standards required for autonomous driving applications. Your role will involve driving performance optimization at the system level, focusing on aspects such as latency, throughput, memory, and determinism.

You will collaborate deeply with ML engineers to improve model robustness and deployment readiness, influencing training objectives based on downstream system needs. Your expertise will be crucial in debugging and resolving model-system integration issues, ensuring that the perception technology operates seamlessly within the broader autonomous driving system.

You will also be responsible for driving code quality through reviews, testing strategies, and performance benchmarks. Your contributions will directly impact the success of the perception technology, helping to make self-driving vehicles a reality.

What we offer

At Motional, you will be part of a team that is dedicated to creating a positive social impact through technology. We offer a collaborative work environment where you can grow your skills and advance your career. You will have the opportunity to work with cutting-edge technology and contribute to projects that are at the forefront of the autonomous driving industry.

We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We encourage you to apply even if your experience doesn't match every requirement — your unique perspective and skills can contribute to our mission.

Join us at Motional and be part of a team that is shaping the future of transportation. Together, we can make a difference in the world through innovative technology.