
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 real-time software and high-performance compute resources.
Job Description
Who you are
You are a visionary leader with extensive experience in engineering management, particularly in the robotics or autonomous vehicle sectors. With a strong background in embedded systems and real-time software development, you have successfully led teams to innovate and deliver complex engineering solutions. Your ability to mentor and grow engineering talent is complemented by your strategic mindset, allowing you to define long-term visions and roadmaps for technology development.
You possess deep technical expertise in areas such as middleware, AI accelerators, and sensor pipelines, enabling you to oversee the architectural design and implementation of on-vehicle systems. Your experience in managing high-performance compute resources and ensuring system reliability and safety is critical to your role. You thrive in collaborative environments, working closely with cross-functional teams to achieve ambitious engineering goals.
What you'll do
In this pivotal role, you will define the long-term vision and strategy for Motional's robotics efforts within the autonomous vehicle program. You will identify key technological challenges and opportunities, setting the roadmap for both hardware and software development. Leading a talented team of robotics engineers, software engineers, and managers, you will foster a culture of innovation, collaboration, and excellence.
You will oversee the architectural design and implementation of our on-vehicle systems, ensuring that the embedded software, runtime middleware, and other components are scalable, reliable, and safe for autonomous driving applications. Your leadership will be crucial in managing the integration of hardware and software systems, implementing robust failure detection and handling mechanisms.
Collaboration with other engineering teams, such as AI/ML and hardware, will be essential to ensure the safe and reliable operation of our autonomous systems. You will be responsible for mentoring your team, guiding their professional development, and promoting a culture of continuous improvement and technical excellence.
What we offer
At Motional, we are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We celebrate diversity and encourage you to apply even if your experience doesn't match every requirement. Join us in shaping the future of transportation through innovative technology and engineering excellence.
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