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June 24, 2026

Principal Engineer

Senior • Remote

What You'll Be Doing:

Define and execute motion planning and prediction projects that improve self-driving vehicles' capability to safely, comfortably and legally navigate complex traffic scenarios
Design and lead the implementation of behavior models that leverage the latest advancements in machine learning, generative AI and reinforcement learning
Productionize and deploy solutions onto autonomous vehicle fleets
Collaborate with perception, simulation, data platform and integration teams to validate and enhance on-road performance
Communicate strategies, progress and challenges to executive leadership

What We're Looking For:

Masters or Ph.D. in Computer Science or a related technical field; or equivalent industry experience
Proven leadership skills at executing large, complex technical initiatives
Experience with deep learning frameworks such as TensorFlow or PyTorch
Fluency in Python, including standard scientific computing libraries
Proven track record of designing, developing and deploying ML solutions for autonomous vehicles or robotics
Advanced knowledge of software engineering principles including software design, source control management, build processes, code reviews, testing methods
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

Bonus Points:

Experience with embedded systems and real-time optimization, especially in the autonomous driving industry
Experience with state of the art generative AI and/or reinforcement learning paradigms
Proven track record of publications in relevant conferences (CVPR, ICML, NeurIPS, ICCV, ICL, etc.)
Strong programming skills in C++ and/or CUDA programming

Compensation and Benefits:

Salary Range: $240,000—$330,000 USD. The salary range reflects base salary only and may vary based on skills, experience, location, certifications, and business needs. Additional compensation may include bonus or company equity.

Eligible positions include participation in a benefits program that includes medical, dental, vision, 401k with company match, health savings accounts, life insurance, pet insurance, and more.

Motional

Motional is a driverless technology company operating in the autonomous vehicle industry, focused on making self-driving transportation safe, reliable, and accessible. Formed as a joint venture between Hyundai Motor Group and Aptiv, the company combines automotive manufacturing expertise with advanced mobility technology. Headquartered in Boston with operations across the United States and Asia, Motional is scaling toward commercialization of its autonomous systems and has achieved major industry milestones, including launching a public robotaxi pilot and operating one of the longest-running public robotaxi fleets. The company is driven by a people-first mission to create safer roadways and more equitable transportation, emphasizing innovation, diversity, inclusion, and a collaborative global culture to transform how people move within their communities.

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