
About Motional
Driving the future of autonomous mobility safely
Key Highlights
- Partnership with Lyft for autonomous ride-hailing services
- Extensive testing in Las Vegas and Boston
- Headquartered in Boston, Massachusetts
- Over 1,000 employees dedicated to autonomous technology
Motional, headquartered in Boston, Massachusetts, is a leader in autonomous vehicle technology, specializing in driverless cars and mobility solutions. The company has partnered with major players like Lyft and has conducted extensive testing in cities such as Las Vegas and Boston. With over 1,000 e...
🎁 Benefits
Motional offers competitive salaries, equity options, generous PTO, comprehensive health benefits, and a flexible remote work policy to support work-l...
🌟 Culture
Motional fosters a culture of innovation and safety, emphasizing collaboration among engineers and researchers to push the boundaries of autonomous te...
Skills & Technologies
Overview
Motional is seeking a Senior Director of Engineering to lead the Core Onboard Runtime Environment organization. You'll oversee the development of critical software solutions for autonomous vehicles, focusing on embedded systems and high-performance computing. This role requires extensive experience in engineering leadership.
Job Description
Who you are
You are a visionary leader with extensive experience in engineering, particularly in the field of robotics and autonomous systems. With a strong background in embedded real-time software development, you understand the complexities of integrating hardware and software to create safe and reliable autonomous driving solutions. You have a proven track record of mentoring and growing engineering teams, fostering a culture of innovation and excellence.
You possess deep expertise in architectural design and implementation of on-vehicle systems, including middleware, AI accelerators, and sensor pipelines. Your ability to define long-term strategies and roadmaps for technology development sets you apart as a leader in the field. You thrive in collaborative environments, working closely with cross-functional teams to tackle technological challenges and drive successful outcomes.
What you'll do
In this pivotal role, you will define the vision and strategy for Motional's robotics efforts within the autonomous vehicle program. You will lead a talented team of robotics engineers and software engineers, guiding them in the development of scalable and reliable systems. Your responsibilities will include overseeing the architectural design of embedded software and runtime middleware, ensuring that all systems are optimized for performance and safety.
You will collaborate with other engineering teams, including AI/ML and hardware, to ensure that all components of the autonomous driving system work seamlessly together. Your leadership will be crucial in identifying key technological challenges and opportunities, setting the roadmap for future developments. You will also be responsible for implementing robust failure detection and handling mechanisms across the integrated hardware and software systems.
What we offer
Motional provides a dynamic work environment where innovation is encouraged and supported. You will have the opportunity to work on cutting-edge technology that is shaping the future of transportation. We offer competitive compensation and benefits, along with a commitment to diversity and inclusion within our workforce. Join us in our mission to create safe and efficient autonomous driving solutions.
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