
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 position requires extensive experience in geometric computer vision and related fields.
Job Description
Who you are
You are a seasoned engineer with a strong background in computer vision and machine learning, particularly in the context of autonomous vehicles. Your experience includes developing software for geometric computer vision, where you've tackled challenges such as camera calibration and feature detection. You are excited about Level 4 autonomous driving technology and are eager to contribute to projects that have a positive social impact.
You have a proven track record of leading complex projects and collaborating with cross-functional teams. Your technical expertise allows you to define and execute mapping projects that improve the capabilities of self-driving vehicles. You thrive in environments that challenge your intellect and push the boundaries of technology.
What you'll do
In this role, you will define, lead, and execute computer vision-based mapping projects that enhance the self-driving capabilities of our vehicles. You will develop methods to monitor environmental changes and update maps accordingly, ensuring that our vehicles can localize themselves accurately in real-time. Your work will involve integrating visual maps with LIDAR-derived maps to create consistent and reliable world maps.
You will collaborate closely with teams focused on LIDAR-based localization and mapping, as well as perception teams, to improve the on-road performance of our vehicles. Your contributions will be critical in productionizing and deploying solutions onto autonomous vehicle fleets, making a tangible impact on the future of transportation.
What we offer
At Motional, we are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We celebrate diversity and believe that a variety of perspectives leads to better solutions. As a Principal Engineer, you will have the opportunity to work with world-class engineers and contribute to groundbreaking technology in the autonomous driving space. We encourage you to apply even if your experience doesn't match every requirement, as we value curiosity and a growth mindset.
Join us in our mission to make self-driving vehicles a reality and create a positive social impact. We offer competitive compensation and benefits, along with opportunities for career growth in a fast-growing company.
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