Jobs at Motional

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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 HRIS Analyst

Company: Motional

Location: Boston, MA

Posted Feb 15, 2023

The job posting is for a Senior HRIS Analyst position at Motional, a driverless technology company. The role involves leading system efforts, managing HR operations, and ensuring data integrity. The company offers a competitive salary range, benefits, and a culture that values diversity, equity, and inclusion.

Motion Planning Engineer - Autonomy Expansion

Company: Motional

Location: Remote

Posted Feb 16, 2023

The Autonomy Expansion team at Motional is building tools and integrating software to understand how their autonomous vehicles will perform as they expand their presence. Team members primarily write software in C++ and Python and work with various aspects of autonomous driving. The role involves exploring new operational design domains, developing tools in C++ and Python, deploying the autonomy system in new cities, and defining autonomy performance metrics.

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

Company: Motional

Location: Remote

Posted Jan 31, 2023

The team is seeking a software expert to contribute to a core robotics team, 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 - Controls, Trajectory Optimization

Company: Motional

Location: Boston, MA

Posted Feb 18, 2023

The text describes a role in Motion Planning Controls team of Motional, a driverless technology company. The role involves applying passion in robotics and software development for production-ready autonomous vehicles. The responsibilities include performing groundbreaking research, conducting design processes, and implementing performance-critical algorithms to generate safe, comfortable, and intuitive autonomous vehicle behaviors. The required skills include C++ software development, experience with Model Predictive Control (MPC), state estimation, robust control, vehicle dynamics, and simulation environments. The role also requires experience with optimization solvers like IPOPT and Gurobi. The salary range is $136,500 - $225,000 USD.

Motion Planning Engineer - Autonomy Expansion

Company: Motional

Location: Boston, MA

Posted Feb 16, 2023

The Autonomy Expansion team at Motional is building tools and integrating software to understand how their autonomous vehicles will perform as they expand their presence. Team members primarily write software in C++ and Python and work with various aspects of autonomous driving. The role involves exploring new operational design domains, developing tools in C++ and Python, deploying the autonomy system in new cities, and defining autonomy performance metrics.

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

Company: Motional

Location: Boston, MA

Posted Jan 31, 2023

The job posting is for a software developer position at Motional, a company that specializes in driverless technology. The job involves writing robust software for autonomous vehicles and working with a team to develop cutting-edge robotics algorithms. The company offers a competitive salary range and a range of benefits, including medical, dental, and vision insurance, as well as a 401k plan with a company match.

Technical Advisor

Company: Motional

Location: Boston, MA

Posted Feb 04, 2023

Motional, a driverless technology company, is seeking a Technical Advisor with 8+ years of experience in Technical Program Management, Software Engineering, or Data Science. The role involves developing Motional's technical strategy, acting as the CTO's representative, producing technical analysis, and researching emerging technologies. The ideal candidate should have a background in hardware or software engineering, strong communication skills, and a passion for automation and robotics. Motional is committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion, and is a leader in the autonomous vehicle industry.

Quality Director

Company: Motional

Location: Boston, MA

Posted Feb 07, 2023

The text describes a job posting for a Quality Director at Motional, a driverless technology company. The role involves advancing the company's Quality System, building a team to integrate software, safety, cybersecurity, systems, and hardware requirements into a Quality Program, and working with subject matter experts across the enterprise. The candidate should have 10+ years of experience in quality or software engineering, adaptability, and a focus on regulatory compliance. The salary range is $196,000 - $269,500 USD.

Senior Motion Planning Engineer - Controls, Trajectory Optimization

Company: Motional

Location: Remote

Posted Feb 18, 2023

This job posting is for a Motion Planning Controls team member at Motional, a driverless technology company. The role involves applying passion in robotics and software development for production-ready autonomous vehicles. The team will perform groundbreaking research, conduct design processes, and implement performance-critical algorithms to generate safe, comfortable, and intuitive autonomous vehicle behaviors. The role requires a bachelor's, master's, or PhD degree in Robotics, Computer Science, or a related field. The salary range is $136,500 - $225,000 USD.

Senior People Analytics Reporting Analyst

Company: Motional

Location: Boston, MA

Posted Jan 28, 2023

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Principal Motion Planning Engineer

Company: Motional

Location: Boston, MA

Posted Jan 28, 2023

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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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