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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.

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Principal Engineer

Company: Motional

Location: Remote

Posted Nov 14, 2022

Motional is a driverless technology company looking for strong leaders to shape the future of their team and technology. The company is behind some of the industry's largest leaps forward and is committed to creating an inclusive culture.

Accounts Payable Specialist, Contractor

Company: Motional

Location: Boston MA

Posted Nov 17, 2022

Motional is a driverless technology company looking for a detail-oriented individual to join their Boston headquarters as an Accounts Payable Specialist. The role is a great way to gain valuable experience and work with an amazing team.

Principal Automated Driving Safety Engineer

Company: Motional

Location: Santa Monica

Posted Nov 10, 2022

Motional is developing an autonomous robo-taxi service and is looking for an Automated Driving Safety Engineer to ensure the safety of its autonomous operations. The role requires a broad system safety view and experience with ISO 26262:2018 and other emerging ADS safety standards.

Spring 2023: Deep Learning and Controls Intern

Company: Motional

Location: Boston MA

Posted Nov 05, 2022

Motional is seeking a deep learning and controls intern to work on the development of motion planning algorithms for autonomous vehicles. The internship offers a research phase and hands-on work on Motional's software stack.

Spring 2023: Planning and Controls Research Intern

Company: Motional

Location: Boston MA

Posted Nov 05, 2022

Motional is seeking a talented intern to develop new algorithms for autonomous driving. The company is a leader in the industry, with a diverse workforce and a commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion.

Senior Motion Planning Engineer

Company: Motional

Location: Remote

Posted Nov 05, 2022

Motional is a driverless technology company seeking a Senior Software Engineer to lead software design and development, algorithm creation, and code reviews. The role requires 5+ years of software development experience, advanced knowledge of software engineering principles, and experience with C++ and Unix/Linux environments.

Principal Automated Driving Safety Engineer

Company: Motional

Location: Remote

Posted Nov 10, 2022

Motional is developing an autonomous robo-taxi service and aligning its fleet of autonomous vehicles to ISO 26262:2018, ISO 21448, and other emerging ADS safety standards to enable safe driverless operation on public roads. The role requires a broad system safety view, technical leadership, and experience with safety standards and processes. The company is a leader in an emerging industry that aims to create safer, more reliable, and accessible transportation for all.

Senior Operational Safety Engineer

Company: Motional

Location: Santa Monica

Posted Nov 07, 2022

The Operational Safety Engineer is responsible for conducting analysis to improve safety programming, processes, policies, or training across various areas. The position requires a deep understanding of Motional's safety and operational objectives, as well as the ability to perform detailed analysis and propose strategic vision. The engineer will work with cross-functional teams to support the ideation and development of risk/insurance products. The ideal candidate should have an entrepreneurial mindset, strong analytical skills, and familiarity with program/project management methodologies and SMS implementation in the AV space.

Senior Autonomous Vehicle Safety SOTIF Engineer

Company: Motional

Location: Remote

Posted Nov 09, 2022

The job posting is for a SOTIF Engineer 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.

Principal Automated Driving Safety Engineer

Company: Motional

Location: Boston MA

Posted Nov 10, 2022

Motional is developing an autonomous robo-taxi service and is looking for an Automated Driving Safety Engineer to ensure the safety of its autonomous operations. The role requires experience with ISO 26262 standard and other system safety standards, as well as excellent communication skills.

Spring 2023: Planning and Controls Intern

Company: Motional

Location: Boston MA

Posted Nov 05, 2022

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 experienced professionals to join their team and contribute to the development of self-driving vehicles.

Robotics Infrastructure Team Lead

Company: Motional

Location: Boston MA

Posted Nov 01, 2022

The text describes a leadership role in the Robotics Infrastructure team at Motional, responsible for leading a team of software engineers in designing, developing, and managing high-performance core libraries and tooling. The role involves user inquiry and design with stakeholders across autonomy, infrastructure, and cloud teams, and building a team towards creating solid, performant, and usable core libraries and infrastructure.

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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