
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 Principal Engineer to lead the design and evaluation of autonomous vehicle behavior. You'll work with data-driven assessment techniques and collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance AV performance. This role requires expertise in systems engineering and data analysis.
Job Description
Who you are
You have extensive experience in systems engineering and data analysis, particularly in the context of autonomous vehicles. Your background includes a deep understanding of AV operational design domains and the ability to define precise system behaviors and interfaces. You thrive in collaborative environments, working closely with development teams to ensure cohesive understanding and performance evaluation of AV systems. You are driven to design robust systems that transform complex data into measurable progress toward safer transportation solutions.
Desirable
Experience with large-scale evaluation systems and sophisticated simulation workflows is a plus. Familiarity with agile systems engineering practices will help you excel in this role.
What you'll do
As a Principal Engineer, you will decompose AV operational design domains into specific capabilities, defining the atomic system and subsystem behaviors necessary for these capabilities. You will collaborate extensively with teams across the organization, including Autonomy, Infrastructure, and Cloud, to build a robust framework for AV behavior assessment. Your role will involve leveraging data from both on-road and simulation test modalities to drive performance evaluations and improvements. You will also be responsible for building relationships across teams to foster a cohesive understanding of AV performance as it relates to behavioral competencies.
What we offer
Motional provides a collaborative and inclusive work environment where you can contribute to the future of transportation. You will have the opportunity to work on cutting-edge technology and make a significant impact in the field of autonomous vehicles. We encourage you to apply even if your experience doesn't match every requirement, as we value diverse perspectives and backgrounds.
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