
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 hiring a Principal Engineer to lead computer vision-based mapping projects for self-driving vehicles. You'll work with technologies like LIDAR and machine learning to enhance vehicle localization and mapping capabilities. This role requires extensive experience in geometric computer vision and related fields.
Job Description
Who you are
You are a seasoned Principal Engineer with a strong background in computer vision and machine learning, particularly in the context of autonomous vehicles. You have a proven track record of leading complex projects that involve geometric camera models, camera calibration, and feature detection. Your passion for Level 4 autonomous driving technology drives you to tackle intellectual challenges and pursue career growth in a fast-paced environment.
You possess deep expertise in visual simultaneous localization and mapping (VSLAM) and structure from motion, allowing you to develop innovative solutions that enhance the capabilities of self-driving vehicles. Your experience with LIDAR integration and real-time localization equips you to contribute significantly to the Spatial Intelligence Team's mission.
What you'll do
In this role, you will define, lead, and execute computer vision-based mapping projects that improve the self-driving vehicles' ability to efficiently map roadways and localize themselves using vehicle and remote sensing data. You will develop methods to monitor environmental changes and update maps accordingly, ensuring that the vehicles operate with the most accurate information available.
You will integrate visual maps with LIDAR-derived maps to create consistent fused world maps, collaborating closely with LIDAR-based localization and mapping teams to enhance the vehicle's on-road performance. Your leadership will be crucial in productionizing and deploying solutions onto autonomous vehicle fleets, making a tangible impact on the future of transportation.
What we offer
At Motional, you will be part of a diverse and inclusive environment where innovation thrives. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating a workplace that reflects the communities we serve. You will have the opportunity to work alongside world-class engineers and contribute to projects that aim to make self-driving vehicles a reality, positively impacting society.
We encourage you to apply even if your experience doesn't match every requirement. Join us in shaping the future of mobility and making a difference in the world.
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