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Motional is a joint venture between Hyundai Motor Group and Aptiv, specializing in autonomous vehicle software and hardware. The company has grown to over 1,500 employees across North America, Europe, and Asia, and it currently lists 264 open positions covering a broad spectrum of tech disciplines.

Typical roles include software engineers (perception, planning, simulation), data scientists, embedded systems engineers, AI researchers, product managers, quality assurance, and regulatory specialists. Candidates can expect a collaborative, fast‑paced environment where cross‑functional teams work together to bring self‑driving cars from the lab to the road.

By viewing Motional listings on Job Transparency, applicants gain access to real salary data broken down by role and location, as well as aggregated employee sentiment scores. This transparency equips job seekers to benchmark offers, negotiate effectively, and assess whether Motional’s compensation aligns with their expectations.

Senior Motion Planning Engineer - (Remote)

Company: Motional

Location: Remote

Posted Feb 19, 2023

The text describes a job opening for a Motion Planning team member at Motional, a driverless technology company. The role involves applying robotics and software development skills to create safe, comfortable, and intuitive routes and motions for autonomous vehicles. The job requires research, algorithm development, and software integration. The company offers a competitive salary range, benefits, and a diverse workforce. The candidate will work on cutting-edge technology with the potential to transform transportation.

Senior Software Engineer, Autonomous Vehicles Motion Planning, C++

Company: Motional

Location: Boston, MA

Posted Feb 25, 2023

The team is seeking a software expert to contribute to their core robotics teams, motion planning & controls. The software will directly impact how autonomous vehicles decide to drive. The role offers growth opportunities in robotics, clean code practices, and a competitive salary range. Motional is a driverless technology company transforming the transportation industry with a diverse workforce and inclusive culture.

Senior HRIS Analyst - Remote

Company: Motional

Location: Remote

Posted Feb 24, 2023

The ideal candidate will be highly experienced in HCM system administration with proven functional and technical expertise. The Senior HRIS Analyst will lead system efforts and various HR projects, be a dependable resource to the HR team and have exposure to various teams and individuals at all levels of the organization. Motional is a driverless technology company making self-driving vehicles a safe, reliable, and accessible reality. Diversity, Equity and Inclusion is fundamental to Motional's success.

Senior Software Engineer, Ground Truth Regression

Company: Motional

Location: Boston, MA

Posted Feb 23, 2023

The Metrics Engine team is looking for a Senior Software Engineer to analyze the progression of their AV-stack performance with respect to various metrics and surface key trends. The role involves building out the Ground Truth Regression framework, designing and implementing new metrics pipelines, and migrating prospective research code to a production framework. The team is part of Motional, a driverless technology company making self-driving vehicles a safe, reliable, and accessible reality.

Principal Machine Learning Engineer

Company: Motional

Location: Remote

Posted Feb 21, 2023

The text describes a job opportunity for a Perception and Prediction team member in a fast-growing company working on Level 5 autonomous driving technology. The role involves driving R&D initiatives, influencing the direction of the team, and working on large-scale technical projects. The ideal candidate has a Master's or PhD in Machine Learning, Computer Science, or a related field, and experience with common ML and Deep Learning algorithms. The company offers a competitive salary range, benefits, and a culture of inclusion and innovation.

Senior People Analytics Reporting Analyst

Company: Motional

Location: Boston, MA

Posted Feb 22, 2023

The text describes a Senior People Analytics Reporting Analyst role at Motional, a driverless technology company. The role involves designing, building, and rolling out people-related dashboards and reporting practices. The candidate should have experience with people data, reporting, and analytics, as well as SQL, Python, R, and data visualization BI tools. The role offers a salary range of $85,000-$120,000 USD and benefits such as medical, dental, vision, 401k with a company match, health saving accounts, life insurance, pet insurance, and more. Motional is committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion and has a strong focus on creating a safe, reliable, and accessible transportation for all.

Senior Software Engineer, Ground Truth Regression

Company: Motional

Location: Remote

Posted Feb 23, 2023

The Metrics Engine team is looking for a Senior Software Engineer to analyze the progression of their AV-stack performance and surface key trends. The role involves building out the Ground Truth Regression framework, designing and implementing new metrics pipelines, and migrating prospective research code to a production framework. The team is part of Motional, a driverless technology company making self-driving vehicles a safe, reliable, and accessible reality.

Senior Motion Planning Engineer

Company: Motional

Location: Boston, MA

Posted Feb 19, 2023

The text describes a job opening for a Motion Planning team member at Motional, a driverless technology company. The role involves applying robotics and software development skills to create safe, comfortable, and intuitive routes and motions for autonomous vehicles. The job requires research, algorithm development, and software integration. The company offers a competitive salary range, benefits, and a diverse workforce. The candidate will work on cutting-edge technology with the potential to transform transportation.

Senior Software Engineer, Autonomous Vehicles Motion Planning, C++

Company: Motional

Location: Santa Monica

Posted Feb 25, 2023

The team is seeking a software expert to contribute to their core robotics teams, motion planning & controls. The software will directly impact how autonomous vehicles decide to drive. The role offers growth opportunities in robotics, clean code practices, and a competitive salary range. Motional is a driverless technology company transforming the transportation industry with a diverse workforce and inclusive culture.

Senior Motion Planning Engineer

Company: Motional

Location: Santa Monica

Posted Feb 19, 2023

The job posting is for a Motion Planning team member at Motional, a driverless technology company. The role involves developing algorithms and software for autonomous vehicles, and requires a strong background in robotics and software development. The company values diversity, equity, and inclusion, and offers a range of benefits and competitive salary.

Senior HRIS Analyst

Company: Motional

Location: Boston, MA

Posted Feb 23, 2023

The job posting is for a Senior HRIS Analyst position at Motional, a driverless technology company. The ideal candidate will have 4+ years of experience in HRIS/HR Operations analysis, be highly analytical and organized, and have experience with Oracle HCM system administration. The role will involve leading system efforts, managing HR projects, and providing world-class customer service to employees.

Principal Motion Planning Engineer - (Remote)

Company: Motional

Location: Remote

Posted Feb 19, 2023

The team is seeking a leader in motion planning for autonomous vehicles, with a focus on behavior, navigation, path, and route planning. The role involves research, algorithm development, and integration of motion planning and prediction algorithms. The team is part of Motional, a driverless technology company making self-driving vehicles a safe, reliable, and accessible reality.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is it like to work at Motional?
Employees describe Motional as an innovation hub where every team member has the chance to impact real‑world autonomous driving. The culture emphasizes data‑driven decision making, continuous learning, and open communication between engineering, product, and business units. Teams often hold joint retrospectives, hack days, and cross‑department workshops to rapidly iterate on features and address safety challenges.
What types of positions are available at Motional?
Motional hires across a wide range of tech roles: software engineers (vision, planning, robotics), data scientists and ML engineers, embedded and electrical engineers, mechanical and manufacturing specialists, DevOps and infrastructure engineers, product and UX designers, quality and safety analysts, regulatory affairs, and business operations. Additionally, non‑technical roles such as marketing, HR, legal, and finance support the company’s growth.
How can a candidate stand out when applying to Motional?
Showcase concrete projects that demonstrate autonomous vehicle expertise—e.g., a perception pipeline, a reinforcement‑learning controller, or a full‑stack simulation environment. Highlight measurable results, such as reducing perception latency by 30% or improving mapping accuracy. Tailor your résumé to the job description, use the exact language from the posting, and include links to code repositories or publications. During interviews, prepare to discuss technical trade‑offs, safety considerations, and how you collaborate across multidisciplinary teams.

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