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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 Team Lead, Safety Engineering

Company: Motional

Location: Santa Monica

Posted Oct 11, 2022

The job posting is for a Principal Team Lead position at Motional, a driverless technology company. The role involves leading a team of safety engineers, setting performance goals, and managing cross-functional team dependencies. The company is looking for a strong people leader with experience in systems safety, systems engineering, and product development.

Senior Product Manager

Company: Motional

Location: Santa Monica

Posted Oct 06, 2022

Motional is a driverless technology company that creates autonomous vehicles. The company is looking for a Senior Product Manager to define the vision and priorities for their autonomous driving capabilities. The role requires experience in product management, autonomous technology, and working with cross-functional teams.

Lead Project Manager - Vehicle Experience

Company: Motional

Location: Boston MA

Posted Oct 07, 2022

Motional is looking for a Lead Project Manager to help the Product team develop and deliver a user experience that is intuitive, comfortable, user-centered, and that will develop trust for this state-of-the-art technology. The company is a driverless technology company making self-driving vehicles a safe, reliable, and accessible reality.

Associate Test Engineer

Company: Motional

Location: Boston MA

Posted Oct 05, 2022

The job posting is for a Test Engineer position at Motional, a company that develops autonomous vehicle technology. The role involves testing the company's comprehensive stack of tools and collaborating with cross-functional teams to develop test plans and procedures.

Senior Machine Learning Engineer-Advanced Projects

Company: Motional

Location: Remote

Posted Oct 06, 2022

Motional is a driverless technology company making self-driving vehicles a safe, reliable, and accessible reality. The company is looking for a machine learning engineer to work on its CORE Advanced Projects team, which is responsible for creating a world-class AI compute platform for autonomous vehicles.

Triage Engineer

Company: Motional

Location: Boston MA

Posted Oct 13, 2022

The job posting is for a Triage Engineer position at Motional, a company that develops autonomous driving technology. The job requires experience with system and sub-system level analysis, verification and validation methodologies, and cross-team collaboration. The company is looking for a candidate with a strong background in engineering, software development, and problem-solving skills.

Senior Operational Safety Engineer

Company: Motional

Location: Boston MA

Posted Oct 13, 2022

The job posting is for an Operational Safety Engineer at Motional, a company that develops self-driving vehicles. The job involves conducting analysis, proposing strategic visions, and implementing safety programs. The company values diversity, equity, and inclusion and has a strong focus on safety.

AV Testing Operations Supervisor

Company: Motional

Location: Boston MA

Posted Oct 12, 2022

The job description is for a Vehicle Operations Manager at Motional, a driverless technology company. The role involves managing schedules, assisting leadership, and resolving issues. The job requires 6 months to 1 year of prior management experience, a valid driver's license, and excellent knowledge of Microsoft Office/G-Suite Applications.

Principal Team Lead, Safety Engineering

Company: Motional

Location: Boston MA

Posted Oct 11, 2022

The job posting is for a Principal Team Lead position at Motional, a driverless technology company. The role involves leading a team of safety engineers, setting performance goals, and managing cross-functional team dependencies. The company is looking for a strong people leader with experience in systems safety, systems engineering, or related fields.

Senior Product Manager

Company: Motional

Location: Boston MA

Posted Oct 06, 2022

The job posting is for a Senior Product Manager position at Motional, a company that creates autonomous vehicle technology. The role involves defining the vision and priorities for the company's autonomous driving capabilities and working with stakeholders across various disciplines to bring that vision to life.

Director of Commercial Operations Strategy

Company: Motional

Location: Santa Monica

Posted Oct 08, 2022

Motional is seeking a Director of Commercial Operations Strategy to help define and build the future of transportation. The role involves leading the operations commercialization strategy and developing the playbook for scaled deployment of autonomous electric vehicles.

Strategic Sourcing Manager, Direct Procurement

Company: Motional

Location: Boston MA

Posted Oct 07, 2022

The job posting is for a Strategic Sourcing Manager role at Motional, a company developing self-driving vehicle technology. The role involves managing components, developing sourcing strategies, and working with various stakeholders. The company offers a range of benefits, including mentorship, coaching, and opportunities for growth.

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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