Team Lead Data Software Engineer - Motion Planning

Posted 12 Days Ago
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Hiring Remotely in San Francisco, CA
Remote
Hybrid
168K-225K Annually
Senior level
Artificial Intelligence • Automotive • Machine Learning • Transportation
Join us as we make driverless vehicles a safe, reliable, and accessible reality.
The Role
You will lead the Data Insight Team, developing large-scale data analysis tools to compare and improve autonomous vehicle performance. Responsibilities include setting up AWS infrastructure, building complex software systems, leading performance analysis projects, and mentoring team members. Collaboration with various teams to drive projects from conception to production is key.
Summary Generated by Built In

The Data Insight Team is focused on developing tools for large-scale data analysis to identify issues in the stack and compare autonomous performance with human performance.  This aims to discover new opportunities for improvement and ODD expansion. You will work closely with Motion Planning, Metrics Engine, and Data Platform teams to establish pipelines and metrics to measure performance.

You will have leadership opportunities to build tools for large-scale data analysis while working directly with consumers, formulating projects to enhance component performance. You will own the novel Automated Scene Insight tool and expand its scope to influence developments in the Motion Planning, Controls, Perception, Prediction teams. You will also have the opportunity to define new projects, collaborating closely with other team leads to understand the areas of impact.

What you'll be doing:

  • Setting up AWS infrastructure to processing and analyzing data at scale
  • Building complex software systems and collaborating with cross-functional machine learning and robotics teams to influence design for scalability, testability, flexibility and cost efficiency
  • Leading the team’s core project on-road performance analysis, and autonomy regression detection and prevention
  • Guiding and mentoring team members to cultivate a culture of product-focused engineering, research, and development
  • Working with motivated teammates in a fast-paced, collaborative environment

What we're looking for:

  • Strong Python skills and practices
  • 5+ years of experience developing large applications for data processing
  • Strong software design skills with the ability to work independently with minimal guidance
  • Strong communication and interpersonal skills
  • A strong sense of ownership: Being able to drive projects from conception to production
  • Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Robotics or related field

Bonus experience:

  • C++
  • SQL
  • Data pipeline/engineering
  • Machine Learning and/or Robotics

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

$168,000$225,000 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++
Python
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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