Principal Software Engineer, Autonomy Vehicles Software Tools (C++/Qt)

Posted 11 Days Ago
Hiring Remotely in San Francisco, CA
Remote
Hybrid
200K-267K Annually
Senior level
Artificial Intelligence • Automotive • Machine Learning • Transportation
Join us as we make driverless vehicles a safe, reliable, and accessible reality.
The Role
The Principal Software Engineer will develop software tools for testing, debugging, and visualizing performance in autonomous vehicles. Key responsibilities include designing and implementing scalable software in C++/Qt and collaborating with various teams within the robotics domain.
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The Team

Our Dev Tooling team is a group of software engineers creating an innovative software framework so that our autonomous vehicle researchers and software engineers can build their own tools for testing, debugging (RCA) and visualizing vehicle performance. The framework is written in C++ currently running on desktop using Qt.

Team members are versatile with some team members contributing to core libraries (c++) while others contributing to end user tools and framework (C++ and Qt).

This team will regularly interact with various teams with robotics-specific domain knowledge including motion planning, controls, machine learning and triage, picking up experience and knowledge in those areas.

As we scale this team, we are looking for strong design and code development in C++/Qt to reform some novel tools and their implementations.'

Candidate profile

We need a highly motivated individual, passionate about writing elegant, scalable, and robust code.

We truly value curiosity, going the extra mile to understand our users needs and come up with innovative features and solutions to increase their productivity.

Skills required

  • Strong knowledge of the C++ language:
    • Standard library
    • Modern features of language
    • Build systems. Plus point if you are familiar with bazel framework
    • Debugging - especially with gdb
  • Solid software engineering foundations
    • Design patterns
    • Algorithms and data structures
    • Multi-threaded applications
    • Networking
    • Testing
  • Familiar with the Qt framework:
    • GUI specific design patterns
    • Widgets
    • QML

Skills appreciated

  • Knowledge of Python or Javascript
  • 3D rendering, scene graphs, and OpenGL
  • Bazel build system

The salary range for this role is an estimate based on a wide range of compensation factors including but not limited to specific skills, experience and expertise, role location, certifications, licenses, and business needs. The estimated compensation range listed in this job posting reflects base salary only. This role may include additional forms of compensation such as a bonus or company equity. The recruiter assigned to this role can share more information about the specific compensation and benefit details associated with this role during the hiring process. 

Candidates for certain positions are eligible to participate in Motional’s benefits program. Motional’s benefits include but are not limited to medical, dental, vision, 401k with a company match, health saving accounts, life insurance, pet insurance, and more.

Salary Range

$200,000$266,500 USD

Motional is a driverless technology company making autonomous vehicles a safe, reliable, and accessible reality. We’re driven by something more.

Our journey is always people first.

We aren't just developing driverless cars; we're creating safer roadways, more equitable transportation options, and making our communities better places to live, work, and connect. Our team is made up of engineers, researchers, innovators, dreamers and doers, who are creating a technology with the potential to transform the way we move.

Higher purpose, greater impact.

We’re creating first-of-its-kind technology that will transform transportation. To do so successfully, we must design for everyone in our cities and on our roads. We believe in building a great place to work through a progressive, global culture that is diverse, inclusive, and ensures people feel valued at every level of the organization. Diversity helps us to see the world differently; it’s not only good for our business, it’s the right thing to do.  

Scale up, not starting up.

Our team is behind some of the industry's largest leaps forward, including the first fully-autonomous cross-country drive in the U.S, the launch of the world's first robotaxi pilot, and operation of the world's longest-standing public robotaxi fleet. We’re driven to scale; we’re moving towards commercialization of our technology, and we need team members who are ready to embrace change and challenges.

Formed as a joint venture between Hyundai Motor Group and Aptiv, Motional is fundamentally changing how people move through their lives. Headquartered in Boston, Motional has operations in the U.S and Asia. For more information, visit  www.Motional.com and follow us on Twitter, LinkedIn, Facebook, Instagram and YouTube.


Motional AD Inc. is an EOE. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. To comply with Federal Law, we participate in E-Verify. All newly-hired employees are queried through this electronic system established by the DHS and the SSA to verify their identity and employment eligibility.

Top Skills

C++
The Company
Milipitas, CA
765 Employees
Hybrid Workplace
Year Founded: 2020

What We Do

Our team is commercializing a world-class driverless system. The Motional team is behind some of the industry’s largest leaps forward in the last decade, including the first fully-autonomous cross-country drive in the U.S, the launch of the world’s first robotaxi pilot, and operation of the world’s most-established public robotaxi fleet. Strategically formed by Hyundai Motor Group, one of the world’s largest vehicle manufacturers offering smart mobility solutions, and Aptiv, a global technology leader in advanced safety, electrification, and vehicle connectivity, Motional is fundamentally changing how people move through their lives.

Why Work With Us

Our leadership team has been working in this industry for decades and includes renown early innovators in driverless technology. We are creating a future where transportation is safe, reliable, and accessible. Join our team in revolutionizing the industry that will change how the world moves.

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