Senior Data Scientist, Systems Performance

🏢 Summary: Senior Data Scientist role focused on developing and validating evaluation frameworks, metrics, and statistical methodologies for autonomous vehicle performance and safety readiness. The position involves analyzing large-scale simulation and on-road data, improving testing coverage, and applying ML and statistical techniques to strengthen evaluation systems for driverless robotaxis. The role collaborates closely with engineering, safety, and simulation teams to support launch readiness and scalable autonomous system validation. 🗂️ Requirements: 5+ years of industry experience working with large datasets, Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Data Science, Robotics, Mathematics, Physics, Computer Engineering, or related quantitative field, Strong Python skills, Strong SQL skills, Experience with data analysis libraries, Experience applying statistical and machine learning methods, Experience with statistical analysis and hypothesis testing, Experience with causal analysis, Ability to independently drive projects from definition to results, Strong communication skills for technical findings presentation 📃 Skills: Python, SQL, AWS, Transformers, MachineLearning, DeepLearning, Statistics, Simulation, SOTIF, ISO21448, ISO26262, MLOps 🏢 Description: Mission Summary The Systems Readiness and Performance team is responsible for driving system design, verifying and validating the autonomy stack, and defining, measuring, and validating system performance targets for fully driverless IONIQ 5 robotaxis in Las Vegas. Rigorous behavioral and system performance evaluation is critical to scaling the service and achieving long-term goals. The team is seeking a Senior Data Scientist to lead initiatives that improve evaluation and testing methodologies, measure the quality and trustworthiness of the evaluation portfolio, and partner with engineering teams to monitor and strengthen the health of the evaluation ecosystem. In this role, you will lead development of evaluation methodologies and metrics that assess the quality and business relevance of solutions spanning on-road and off-board data. You will influence evaluation signals used to validate autonomy stack improvements, conduct deep-dive analyses to understand bottlenecks in current methodologies, and prototype improvements in metrics, sampling strategy, and statistical inference. What You'll Be Doing: - Lead the development of evaluation frameworks for the autonomous system using rigorous, data-driven approaches. - Collaborate with Functional Safety and Systems Engineering teams to align evaluation metrics with automotive safety standards such as SOTIF and ISO 21448. - Ensure evaluation metrics are reliable enough to support safety cases and launch readiness decisions. - Monitor evaluation metrics and incoming performance data for drift, inconsistencies, and degradation. - Drive performance analysis using statistical methods for simulation and on-road data. - Develop statistical analysis methods for AV performance data. - Partner with triage operators and simulation engineers to convert disengagements and edge cases into simulation scenarios. - Use fleet and evaluation data to identify edge cases and coverage gaps. - Build confidence in the evaluation framework through data-driven insights and communication with stakeholders. - Establish correlation between on-road and simulation data. - Analyze large datasets to solve ambiguous performance questions. - Establish self-service tooling for developers to evaluate the impact of changes. - Develop metrics, interpret trends, and investigate anomalies in simulation and on-road data. - Collaborate with developers to drive actions based on evaluation results. - Promote data-aware decision making and best practices. - Mentor engineers and foster collaboration. - Introduce ML methods for scalable performance evaluation. What You Bring: - 5+ years of industry experience solving complex problems with large datasets. - Bachelor’s or higher degree in a quantitative field; Master’s or PhD preferred. - Strong problem-solving skills. - Strong Python and SQL skills. - Experience using data analysis libraries with large datasets. - Experience applying advanced statistical and ML methods. - Experience with statistical analysis, hypothesis testing, causal analysis, and data analysis. - Ability to work independently and drive projects to actionable results. - Strong communication and interpersonal skills. - Willingness to learn and teach new statistical and ML techniques. Bonus Points: - Experience with adversarial scenario generation and closed-loop simulation environments. - Experience in autonomous driving or robotics. - Familiarity with data pipelines and distributed compute such as AWS. - Expertise in Machine Learning and Deep Learning. - Expertise in sequence modeling and probabilistic ML. - Familiarity with automotive safety standards such as ISO 26262 or ISO 21448. Benefits: - Hybrid schedule with optional fully remote work. - Medical, dental, and vision coverage. - 401k with company match. - Health savings accounts. - Life insurance. - Pet insurance. - Bonus and equity opportunities may apply. - Salary range: $149,000—$198,500 USD.

🏢 Summary: Lead the design and deployment of advanced motion planning and prediction models for Level 4 autonomous vehicles, leveraging machine learning, generative AI, and reinforcement learning. The role focuses on improving safety and performance in complex traffic scenarios while collaborating across perception, simulation, and integration teams. This position combines technical leadership with hands-on development and production deployment on vehicle fleets. 🗂️ Requirements: Master’s or Ph.D. in Computer Science or related technical field or equivalent industry experience, Proven leadership in executing large, complex technical initiatives, Experience designing, developing, and deploying ML solutions for autonomous vehicles or robotics, Experience with deep learning frameworks such as TensorFlow or PyTorch, Fluency in Python and scientific computing libraries, Advanced knowledge of software engineering principles, source control, build processes, code reviews, and testing methods, Strong communication and interpersonal skills 📃 Skills: Python, TensorFlow, PyTorch, C++, CUDA, MachineLearning, DeepLearning, GenerativeAI, ReinforcementLearning, EmbeddedSystems, Optimization 🏢 Description: 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.

🏢 Summary: Senior Systems Software Test Lead role focused on system-level verification and validation of robotics and autonomous software systems. The position involves leading integration testing strategies, validating robotics behaviors across perception, planning, and controls, and driving scalable test frameworks in cloud-connected distributed environments. The role requires extensive experience in robotics software architectures, test leadership, and automation within Agile development environments. 🗂️ Requirements: Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Computer Science, Robotics, or related field, 10+ years of experience in systems engineering, software integration, or test leadership, Experience leading system-level software integration and test strategy for robotics or autonomous systems, Strong understanding of robotics software architectures, Experience as a Test Lead managing distributed validation teams, Hands-on debugging experience across integrated robotics software stacks, Proficiency in Python scripting for automation and debugging, Experience with cloud-integrated robotics or distributed systems, Understanding of requirements traceability and lifecycle testing, Experience working in Agile development environments, Ability to work independently in fast-paced environments, Strong cross-functional communication skills 📃 Skills: Python, AWS, ROS, ROS2, Agile, MBSE, Robotics, Automation, Testing, Validation, Integration, Debugging, Simulation, AI, ML, Cloud 🏢 Description: As Systems Software Test Lead you will be responsible for: - Lead system-level verification and validation of robotics software systems, including autonomy, perception, motion planning, and controls integration. - Define and own end-to-end system integration and test strategies for robotics software stacks, ensuring validation of complex, multi-service capabilities across platforms. - Develop comprehensive test plans and validation frameworks for autonomous system behaviors, including trajectory generation, navigation, and mission-level functionality. - Provide technical leadership to distributed test and software validation teams, enabling execution of test plans and ensuring coverage, quality, and traceability. - Operate with a high degree of autonomy to identify gaps in test coverage, resolve ambiguity, and drive readiness across integration and validation phases. - Collaborate closely with robotics software engineers to validate system performance across key domains such as motion planning, path optimization, localization, and control systems. - Lead system integration efforts across software services, APIs, and middleware layers, ensuring correct interaction between perception, planning, and execution components. - Analyze system behavior and debug software integration issues, identifying root causes across distributed services and real-time system components. - Utilize scripting (e.g., Python) to support test automation, log analysis, simulation validation, and debugging of robotic system behavior. - Validate robotics software in lab or simulated environments, including running integrated systems, executing scenarios, and measuring performance against KPIs. - Support testing and observability of cloud-connected or distributed robotics systems, including familiarity with cloud platforms (e.g., AWS) for data capture, diagnostics, and system monitoring. - Incorporate system-level risks and failure modes into validation strategies, ensuring robust coverage for edge cases and real-world operating conditions. - Contribute to development of scalable, repeatable test frameworks and processes for robotics software validation. - Maintain alignment between requirements, system architecture, and validation coverage using systems engineering and/or MBSE practices. - Communicate system readiness, risks, and validation results clearly to engineering leadership and program stakeholders. Qualifications: - Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Computer Science, Robotics, or related technical field; Master's degree preferred. - 10+ years of experience in systems engineering, software integration, or test leadership focused on robotics, autonomy, or complex distributed software systems. - Proven experience leading system-level software integration and test strategy for robotics or autonomous systems. - Strong understanding of robotics software architectures, including motion planning, navigation, control systems, and distributed service-based design. - Experience operating as a Test Lead, enabling execution through teams rather than individually performing all testing tasks. - Hands-on experience debugging system-level software issues across integrated stacks (perception, planning, control, infrastructure). - Proficiency in scripting (e.g., Python) for test automation, data analysis, and system debugging. - Experience working with cloud-integrated robotics or distributed systems (AWS or similar platforms). - Strong understanding of requirements traceability, system validation, and full lifecycle testing. - Experience working in Agile development environments supporting multi-team software delivery. - Ability to operate independently in fast-paced, high-ambiguity environments while driving technical outcomes. - Strong communication skills with ability to guide engineers and test teams across disciplines. Preferred Qualifications: - Experience with autonomous mobile robots, robotic manipulation systems, or industrial automation platforms. - Familiarity with simulation environments, digital twins, or robotics testing frameworks. - Experience validating AI/ML-enabled robotic behaviors (perception, decision-making, optimization). - Exposure to middleware or robotics frameworks (e.g., ROS/ROS2 or similar architectures). - Background in large-scale, multi-team robotics software programs. Salary Range: $150,000 - $190,000 The actual salary offered is dependent on various factors including, but not limited to, the candidate's combination of job-related knowledge, qualifications, skills, education, training, and experience. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, age, genetic information, or pregnancy. Compliance Notice: Alten USA is a federal contractor subject to the requirements of the Vietnam Era Veterans' Readjustment Assistance Act (VEVRAA) and Executive Order 11246. Drug Screening Requirement: All candidates selected for employment will be required to successfully complete a pre-employment drug screening as a condition of hire.

🏢 Summary: Senior Software Engineer role focused on diagnosing, developing, and deploying fixes for complex issues within an autonomous vehicle Planning and Controls stack. The position involves deep technical investigation, rapid production deployments, and building internal tooling to improve log analysis and team efficiency. You will collaborate cross-functionally to resolve on-road software issues and accelerate autonomous system capabilities. 🗂️ Requirements: Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Robotics, or related field, 3+ years of professional C++ software development experience, Experience building high-performance and resilient systems, Ability to work with large, complex codebases, Experience delivering software in a production environment, Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines and version control at scale, Understanding of rigorous release cycles 📃 Skills: C++, CI/CD, Git, Jira, Confluence, GitLab, ROS, DDS, Simulation, LogAnalysis, Automation, Scripting 🏢 Description: Mission Summary: We are looking for a Senior Software Engineer to join our Actions Sustaining Team to diagnose, develop and deploy solutions to solve the immediate challenges facing our deployed autonomous software. You will play a pivotal role in resolving issues that will help accelerate the growth of our autonomous capabilities. What you'll be doing: Technical Discovery: Deep-dive into complex issues within the Planning and Controls stack reported by the triage team. You will parse logs and replay simulation data to find the "why" behind anomalous vehicle actions. Accelerated Resolutions: Own the deployment of software fixes. When a business need arises for an immediate solution, you will lead the development, testing, and deployment. Tooling & Automation: Identify improvements in existing workflows. You will develop internal tooling and scripts to expedite log analysis, automate common patterns, and improve the efficiency of the entire team. Cross-Functional Collaboration: Act as the technical liaison between teams to ensure alignment between on-road issues and current development work. What we're looking for: Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Robotics, or a related field. A Master's or Ph.D. is preferred. 3+ years of C++ software development proficiency, with a focus on building high-performance and resilient systems. Comfortable navigating and contributing to large, complex codebases where modularity and documentation are key. Proven track record of delivering software in a production environment, including familiarity with CI/CD, version control at scale, and rigorous release cycles. Passionate about a driverless future and understand the high stakes of deploying software that interacts with the physical world. Bonus Points (not required): Experience in Jira, Confluence and Gitlab. Background in robotics middleware (ROS, DDS) or autonomous systems. Compensation and Benefits: The salary range for this role is $172,000—$229,000 USD (base salary). This role may include additional forms of compensation such as a bonus or company equity. Benefits include medical, dental, vision, 401k with company match, health savings accounts, life insurance, pet insurance, and more.

🏢 Summary: Senior Software Engineer role focused on diagnosing, resolving, and deploying fixes for complex issues in autonomous vehicle Planning and Controls systems. The position involves deep log analysis, simulation replay, tooling development, and leading rapid production deployments. You will collaborate cross-functionally to ensure reliable, high-performance software in real-world autonomous operations. 🗂️ Requirements: Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Robotics, or related field, 3+ years of C++ development experience, Experience building high-performance, resilient systems, Ability to work with large, complex codebases, Production software delivery experience, Experience with CI/CD pipelines, Experience with version control systems at scale 📃 Skills: C++, CI/CD, Git, Jira, Confluence, GitLab, ROS, DDS, Simulation, Automation 🏢 Description: Mission Summary: We are looking for a Senior Software Engineer to join our Actions Sustaining Team to diagnose, develop, and deploy solutions that solve immediate challenges facing deployed autonomous software. You will play a pivotal role in resolving issues that help accelerate the growth of autonomous capabilities. What You'll Be Doing: - Technical Discovery: Deep-dive into complex issues within the Planning and Controls stack reported by the triage team. Parse logs and replay simulation data to identify the root cause behind anomalous vehicle actions. - Accelerated Resolutions: Own the deployment of software fixes. Lead development, testing, and deployment when immediate business needs arise. - Tooling & Automation: Improve existing workflows by developing internal tooling and scripts to expedite log analysis, automate common patterns, and enhance team efficiency. - Cross-Functional Collaboration: Act as a technical liaison between teams to align on-road issues with ongoing development work. What We're Looking For: - Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Robotics, or a related field (Master’s or Ph.D. preferred) - 3+ years of C++ software development experience focused on high-performance and resilient systems - Experience working within large, complex, modular codebases - Proven experience delivering production software - Familiarity with CI/CD processes, version control at scale, and rigorous release cycles - Passion for deploying software that interacts with the physical world Bonus Points (Not Required): - Experience with Jira, Confluence, and GitLab - Background in robotics middleware (ROS, DDS) or autonomous systems Work Arrangement: Hybrid schedule with in-office collaboration in Boston, Pittsburgh, or Las Vegas, or fully remote. Compensation & Benefits: Salary Range: $172,000—$229,000 USD (base salary) Additional compensation may include bonus or company equity. Eligible employees may participate in benefits including medical, dental, vision, 401k with company match, health savings accounts, life insurance, and pet insurance.

🏢 Summary: Senior technical leadership role focused on motion planning, trajectory optimization, and scalable software architecture for autonomous vehicles. The position involves designing production-grade algorithms, leading cross-functional system architecture, and advancing real-time safety-critical robotics systems. Candidates will work on autonomous driving technologies using optimization, simulation, and embedded software development. 🗂️ Requirements: 5+ years of production-grade C++ development, Experience with real-time or safety-critical systems, Degree in Robotics, Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or related field, Expertise in motion planning and Model Predictive Control, Experience with planning under uncertainty and vehicle dynamics, Strong understanding of nonlinear and numerical optimization, Experience with optimization solvers in embedded environments, Ability to lead large-scale technical initiatives, Experience with closed-loop simulation environments 📃 Skills: C++, Python, MPC, IPOPT, Gurobi, OSQP, CasADi, Robotics, Optimization, Simulation, Embedded, CI 🏢 Description: Mission Summary: On our Motion team, you will serve as a technical leader, leveraging your deep expertise in motion planning, robotics, and software development to architect and advance the capabilities of production-ready autonomous vehicles. In this role, you will drive innovative research, own systemic design processes, and spearhead the implementation of performance-critical algorithms that enable safe, comfortable, and intuitive autonomous vehicle behaviors across autonomous vehicle fleets. If you are passionate about autonomous driving, thrive on solving challenging motion planning problems, and are eager to make a significant impact in a rapidly evolving field, this role offers the opportunity to contribute to cutting-edge autonomous driving technology. Technical Scope: - Architect state-of-the-art motion planning and trajectory optimization solutions to ensure safe, smooth, and comfortable vehicle motion. - Design robust and scalable software architectures by evaluating, benchmarking, and integrating optimal control techniques and motion planning algorithms. - Establish code quality benchmarks and lead architectural code and design reviews using C++. - Define and champion modern development toolchains, testing frameworks, high-fidelity simulation, and continuous integration systems. Role Responsibilities: - Define and communicate complex system trade-offs and technical concepts to engineering teams and leadership. - Collaborate with teams focused on decision planning, prediction, and vehicle control to build integrated safety-critical systems. - Author technical proposals and contribute to long-term subsystem roadmaps. - Mentor engineering team members and promote rigorous research and engineering practices. What We're Looking For: - 5+ years of production-grade C++ software development experience in real-time, low-latency, or safety-critical applications. - Bachelor's, Master's, or PhD in Robotics, Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or related field preferred. - Proven experience leading large-scale technical initiatives from problem definition through production deployment. - Deep expertise in Model Predictive Control (MPC), motion planning architectures, planning under uncertainty, vehicle dynamics, and closed-loop simulation. - Strong mathematical understanding of nonlinear and numerical optimization techniques, including interior point methods, sequential quadratic programming, and convex/non-convex optimization. - Experience deploying and scaling optimization solvers such as IPOPT, Gurobi, OSQP, and CasADi in real-time embedded systems. - Python experience for simulation, data analysis, or prototyping is a plus. Work Arrangement: - Hybrid schedule available in Boston, Pittsburgh, or Las Vegas, or fully remote. Benefits: - Eligible employees may receive medical, dental, and vision coverage. - 401(k) with company match. - Health savings accounts. - Life insurance and pet insurance. - Potential bonus and company equity compensation. - Salary range: $205,000 — $272,500 USD. Equal Opportunity: The company is committed to diversity, inclusion, and equal employment opportunity and participates in E-Verify.

🏢 Summary: Staff Software Engineer role leading development of operational tools for a commercial Autonomous Vehicle ride service, acting as the key technical bridge between Operations and global Engineering. The position focuses on building scalable fleet management and orchestration systems while providing hands-on production support. Based in Las Vegas, it combines distributed systems design, product thinking, and stakeholder alignment. 🗂️ Requirements: 8+ years professional software engineering experience, Proven experience designing and building distributed systems, Strong product mindset with ability to translate operational needs into technical solutions, Experience supporting production systems, Ability to manage stakeholders and collaborate with remote engineering teams, Proficiency in Golang or Python, Experience building cloud services with SQL and NoSQL databases, Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field (or equivalent experience) 📃 Skills: Golang, Python, SQL, NoSQL, AWS, Docker, Terraform, ClickHouse, OLAP 🏢 Description: Mission Summary: Join as a key technical leader in Las Vegas to launch a commercial Autonomous Vehicle (AV) ride service. The role focuses on bridging Operations and the global Engineering team by leading development of critical operational tools such as fleet management and orchestration systems, ensuring technology meets real-world needs. What You'll Be Doing: Hands-on Development & Leadership - Build High-Impact Ops Tools: Lead the coding and delivery of frontend and backend services used daily by Operations to monitor and manage the fleet, balancing long-term scalability with immediate operational needs. - Act as the primary engineering presence at the Las Vegas AV operation center, providing real-time technical support and troubleshooting. - Interview and onboard new hires, mentor junior engineers, and define workflows (handovers, async communication, documentation standards) to enable collaboration between Las Vegas and Singapore. Product Engineering & Stakeholder Alignment - Own the "Ops-to-Tech" Bridge: Partner with Operations, Product, and TPMs to translate real-world fleet challenges into actionable technical requirements for the global engineering team. - Shape the Tooling Roadmap: Drive the vision for fleet management and orchestration systems, identifying impactful problems to improve fleet efficiency and reduce manual work. - Feedback Loop Architect: Design processes and features that convert operational feedback into quantitative data to prioritize platform improvements. What We're Looking For: - 8+ years of professional experience as a software engineer with a track record of designing and building distributed systems. - Strong product mindset focused on delivering operational value. - Experience supporting production systems with strong communication skills. - Ability to manage stakeholders and collaborate effectively with remote teams. - Proficiency in Golang or Python for web services and scripting. - Experience building cloud services using SQL and NoSQL databases. - Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field (or equivalent practical experience). Bonus Points (not required): - Experience with Amazon Web Services (AWS), Docker, and Terraform. - Experience with OLAP databases (e.g., ClickHouse) or building observability tools for monitoring and tracing. - Experience in Autonomous Vehicle (AV), Robotics, or IoT industries. Compensation & Benefits: Salary Range: $172,000—$229,000 USD (base salary). This role may include additional compensation such as bonus or company equity. Benefits may include medical, dental, vision, 401k with company match, health savings accounts, life insurance, pet insurance, and more.

🏢 Summary: Senior Software Engineer role focused on diagnosing, developing, and deploying fixes for complex issues within an autonomous vehicle Planning and Controls stack. The position involves deep technical investigation, rapid production deployments, and building internal tooling to improve log analysis and automation. You will work cross-functionally to resolve high-impact issues in deployed autonomous systems. 🗂️ Requirements: Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Robotics, or related field, 3+ years of professional C++ development experience, Experience building high-performance, resilient systems, Ability to work with large, complex codebases, Experience delivering software to production environments, Experience with CI/CD pipelines, Experience with version control systems at scale 📃 Skills: C++, CI/CD, Git, Jira, Confluence, GitLab, ROS, DDS 🏢 Description: Mission Summary:We are looking for a Senior Software Engineer to join our Actions Sustaining Team to diagnose, develop and deploy solutions to solve the immediate challenges facing our deployed autonomous software. You will play a pivotal role in resolving issues that will help accelerate the growth of our autonomous capabilities. What you'll be doing: Technical Discovery: Deep-dive into complex issues within the Planning and Controls stack reported by the triage team. You will parse logs and replay simulation data to find the "why" behind anomalous vehicle actions. Accelerated Resolutions: Own the deployment of software fixes. When a business need arises for an immediate solution, you will lead the development, testing, and deployment . Tooling & Automation: Identify improvements in existing workflows. You will develop internal tooling and scripts to expedite log analysis, automate common patterns, and improve the efficiency of the entire team. Cross-Functional Collaboration: Act as the technical liaison between teams to ensure alignment between on-road issues and current development work. What were looking for: Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Robotics, or a related field. A Master's or Ph.D. is preferred 3+ years of C++ software development proficiency, with a focus on building high-performance and resilient systems. Comfortable navigating and contributing to large, complex codebases where modularity and documentation are key. Proven track record of delivering software in a production environment, including familiarity with CI/CD, version control at scale, and rigorous release cycles. Passionate about a driverless future and understand the high stakes of deploying software that interacts with the physical world. Bonus Points(not required): Experience in Jira, Confluence and Gitlab Background in robotics middleware (ROS, DDS) or autonomous systems. We encourage a hybrid schedule with in-office time at one of our locations in Boston, Pittsburgh, or Las Vegas to support collaboration, or this role can be fully remote.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$172,000—$229,000 USDMotional 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, 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.

🏢 Summary: Senior Software Engineer role focused on diagnosing, resolving, and deploying fixes for complex issues in an autonomous vehicle Planning and Controls stack. The position involves deep log and simulation analysis, rapid production deployments, and building internal tooling to improve debugging and automation workflows. The engineer collaborates cross-functionally to ensure reliable, high-performance autonomous software in production environments. 🗂️ Requirements: Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Robotics, or related field, 3+ years of C++ development experience, Experience building high-performance and resilient systems, Ability to work with large, complex codebases, Experience delivering software to production environments, Knowledge of CI/CD pipelines, Experience with version control systems, Ability to analyze logs and simulation data 📃 Skills: C++, CI/CD, Git, GitLab, Jira, Confluence, ROS, DDS, Simulation, Linux 🏢 Description: Mission Summary:We are looking for a Senior Software Engineer to join our Actions Sustaining Team to diagnose, develop and deploy solutions to solve the immediate challenges facing our deployed autonomous software. You will play a pivotal role in resolving issues that will help accelerate the growth of our autonomous capabilities. What you'll be doing: Technical Discovery: Deep-dive into complex issues within the Planning and Controls stack reported by the triage team. You will parse logs and replay simulation data to find the "why" behind anomalous vehicle actions. Accelerated Resolutions: Own the deployment of software fixes. When a business need arises for an immediate solution, you will lead the development, testing, and deployment . Tooling & Automation: Identify improvements in existing workflows. You will develop internal tooling and scripts to expedite log analysis, automate common patterns, and improve the efficiency of the entire team. Cross-Functional Collaboration: Act as the technical liaison between teams to ensure alignment between on-road issues and current development work. What were looking for: Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Robotics, or a related field. A Master's or Ph.D. is preferred 3+ years of C++ software development proficiency, with a focus on building high-performance and resilient systems. Comfortable navigating and contributing to large, complex codebases where modularity and documentation are key. Proven track record of delivering software in a production environment, including familiarity with CI/CD, version control at scale, and rigorous release cycles. Passionate about a driverless future and understand the high stakes of deploying software that interacts with the physical world. Bonus Points(not required): Experience in Jira, Confluence and Gitlab Background in robotics middleware (ROS, DDS) or autonomous systems. We encourage a hybrid schedule with in-office time at one of our locations in Boston, Pittsburgh, or Las Vegas to support collaboration, or this role can be fully remote.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$172,000—$229,000 USDMotional 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, 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.

🏢 Summary: Senior Software Engineer role focused on diagnosing, resolving, and deploying fixes for complex issues in an autonomous vehicle Planning and Controls stack. The position involves deep log and simulation analysis, rapid production deployments, and development of internal tooling to improve engineering efficiency. The engineer acts as a technical bridge to ensure alignment between on-road incidents and ongoing software development. 🗂️ Requirements: Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Robotics, or related field, 3+ years of professional C++ development experience, Experience building high-performance, resilient systems, Ability to work within large, complex codebases, Production software delivery experience, Experience with CI/CD pipelines, Experience with version control systems 📃 Skills: C++, CICD, Git, Simulation, Logging, Robotics, Planning, Controls, Automation, Scripting, ROS, DDS, Jira, Confluence, GitLab 🏢 Description: Mission Summary:We are looking for a Senior Software Engineer to join our Actions Sustaining Team to diagnose, develop and deploy solutions to solve the immediate challenges facing our deployed autonomous software. You will play a pivotal role in resolving issues that will help accelerate the growth of our autonomous capabilities. What you'll be doing: Technical Discovery: Deep-dive into complex issues within the Planning and Controls stack reported by the triage team. You will parse logs and replay simulation data to find the "why" behind anomalous vehicle actions. Accelerated Resolutions: Own the deployment of software fixes. When a business need arises for an immediate solution, you will lead the development, testing, and deployment . Tooling & Automation: Identify improvements in existing workflows. You will develop internal tooling and scripts to expedite log analysis, automate common patterns, and improve the efficiency of the entire team. Cross-Functional Collaboration: Act as the technical liaison between teams to ensure alignment between on-road issues and current development work. What were looking for: Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Robotics, or a related field. A Master's or Ph.D. is preferred 3+ years of C++ software development proficiency, with a focus on building high-performance and resilient systems. Comfortable navigating and contributing to large, complex codebases where modularity and documentation are key. Proven track record of delivering software in a production environment, including familiarity with CI/CD, version control at scale, and rigorous release cycles. Passionate about a driverless future and understand the high stakes of deploying software that interacts with the physical world. Bonus Points(not required): Experience in Jira, Confluence and Gitlab Background in robotics middleware (ROS, DDS) or autonomous systems. We encourage a hybrid schedule with in-office time at one of our locations in Boston, Pittsburgh, or Las Vegas to support collaboration, or this role can be fully remote.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$172,000—$229,000 USDMotional 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, 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.