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 Data Scientist

Company: Motional

Location: Remote

Posted Jan 06, 2023

Motional is looking for a Senior Data Scientist to analyze the progression of their av-stack performance with respect to various metrics. The role involves analyzing output, communicating with teams, and providing recommendations. The company offers a competitive salary range and benefits.

Triage Specialist

Company: Motional

Location: Boston MA

Posted Dec 30, 2022

The Triage Specialist role at Motional involves performing Level 1 Root Cause Analysis on various test modalities, collaborating with the triage team, and maintaining a rapport for a rapid and iterative feedback loop. The ideal candidate should have enthusiasm for the AV industry, proficiency in working with proprietary software tools, and experience with software engineering concepts. The role requires strong communication and collaboration skills, as well as the ability to work in a fast-paced, dynamic environment across multiple time zones.

Senior Data Scientist

Company: Motional

Location: Boston MA

Posted Jan 06, 2023

Motional is looking for a Senior Data Scientist to analyze the progression of their av-stack performance with respect to various metrics. The role involves analyzing output, communicating with teams, and providing recommendations. The company offers a competitive salary range and benefits.

Principal Data Analyst, AV Performance Analysis

Company: Motional

Location: Remote

Posted Jan 05, 2023

The job posting is for a Principal Data Analyst position at Motional, a company that develops autonomous driving technology. The role involves leading a team of data analysts and scientists to develop metrics and insights to support the development of autonomous driving technology. The job requires a strong background in engineering, data analysis, and software development, as well as experience with autonomous technology and data visualization tools.

Tech Lead Manager - Intelligent Metrics

Company: Motional

Location: Remote

Posted Jan 04, 2023

The text describes a job posting for a Tech Lead Manager position in the field of Machine Learning (ML) for an autonomous vehicle system. The role involves leading a team, developing and improving ML models, and collaborating with other teams. The company, Motional, is a driverless technology company with a focus on creating safe, reliable, and accessible self-driving vehicles. The job offers a salary range of $198,700 - $265,700 USD and includes benefits such as medical, dental, vision, 401k with a company match, and more. The company values diversity, equity, and inclusion and has a strategic partnership with Hyundai Motor Group and Aptiv.

Runtime Framework Team Lead

Company: Motional

Location: Boston, MA

Posted Jan 11, 2023

Motional is looking for a self-motivated software engineering leader to lead their on-vehicle runtime framework team. The ideal candidate will have experience in personnel leadership, developing robust and performant infrastructure software, and balancing competing needs of a framework.

Tech Lead Manager - Intelligent Metrics

Company: Motional

Location: Santa Monica

Posted Jan 06, 2023

Motional is a driverless technology company looking for a tech lead manager to lead a team responsible for developing and delivering ML-based metrics for autonomous vehicle systems. The company is committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion and offers a range of benefits.

Principal Autonomous Vehicle Safety SOTIF Engineer

Company: Motional

Location: Remote

Posted Dec 30, 2022

The job posting is for an Automated Driving Safety Engineer position at Motional, a company that develops autonomous driving technology. The role involves working on the safety of autonomous driving systems, developing safety concepts, and analyzing vehicle behavior. The job requires a strong background in electrical or software engineering, experience with ISO 21448, and knowledge of emerging standards such as UL 4600.

Senior Motion Planning Engineer (Remote)

Company: Motional

Location: Remote

Posted Jan 03, 2023

The job posting is for a Motion Planning team at Motional, a driverless technology company. The team is looking for a candidate with a passion for robotics and software development to work on production-ready autonomous vehicles. The role involves research, algorithm development, and software building for safe and comfortable routes and motions.

Senior Software Engineer, Ground Truth Regression

Company: Motional

Location: Santa Monica

Posted Jan 13, 2023

Motional is a driverless technology company looking for a Senior Software Engineer to analyze the progression of their av-stack performance with respect to metrics. 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.

Senior Operational Safety Engineer

Company: Motional

Location: Remote

Posted Jan 12, 2023

Motional is a driverless technology company that is creating a first-of-its-kind technology with the potential to transform the way we move. The company is looking for an Operational Safety Engineer to join their team and help develop a deep understanding of their safety and operational objectives.

Senior Software Engineer, Ground Truth Regression

Company: Motional

Location: Remote

Posted Jan 13, 2023

Motional is looking for a Senior Software Engineer to analyze the progression of their av-stack performance with respect to metrics, and surface key trends. The role involves building out the Ground Truth Regression framework, designing and implementing new metrics pipelines, and migrating research code to a production framework.

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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