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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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Senior Motion Planning Engineer

Company: Motional

Location: Santa Monica

Posted Sep 19, 2022

Motional is a driverless technology company looking for a Motion Planning team member to develop algorithms and software for autonomous vehicles. The company values diversity, equity, and inclusion and has a team dedicated to ensuring a positive candidate and employee experience.

HCM Senior IT Engineer

Company: Motional

Location: Remote

Posted Sep 14, 2022

Motional is looking for a Sr IT Engineer to support and configure their new Oracle HCM solution and ancillary systems. The ideal candidate will have experience with HCM and HRIS processes, and be able to design, develop, and automate integrations. The company is a growing IT department that encourages skill set growth and has a focus on diversity, equity, and inclusion.

Driving Policy Senior Researcher - Remote

Company: Motional

Location: Remote

Posted Sep 16, 2022

The job posting is for a researcher on the Driving Policy team at Motional, a company that develops autonomous vehicles. The ideal candidate will have skills in scripting, software engineering, and exposure to laws and regulations related to driving. The team is looking for someone who is passionate about developing autonomous vehicles and their impact on society.

Platform Support Engineer

Company: Motional

Location: Santa Monica

Posted Sep 16, 2022

Motional is a driverless technology company building a platform for Autonomous Vehicles to become RoboTaxis. They are seeking a Solution Specialist to integrate, test, and support the RTI software stack and tools with stakeholders. The company is committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion and has operations in the US and Asia.

Team Lead, Embedded Software

Company: Motional

Location: Boston MA

Posted Sep 21, 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 a leader to join their Embedded Software team and help develop high-quality software for autonomy stack development and safety critical applications.

IT Engineer- End User Services

Company: Motional

Location: Boston MA

Posted Sep 17, 2022

The job posting is looking for an IT Engineer to support and configure workstations, provide customer service, and manage end-user experience. The ideal candidate will have strong interpersonal and written communication skills, a thirst for knowledge, and experience with desktop systems.

Motion Planning Engineer

Company: Motional

Location: Boston MA

Posted Sep 17, 2022

Motional is a driverless technology company looking for engineers and researchers to develop autonomous vehicles. The company is committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion and has established a team to ensure DEI is at the forefront of the candidate and employee experience.

Senior Operational Safety Engineer

Company: Motional

Location: Boston MA

Posted Sep 14, 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.

Senior Software Engineer - Advanced Projects

Company: Motional

Location: Remote

Posted Sep 22, 2022

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

Spring Intern/Co-Op: 2023 Motion Control, Trajectory Optimization Formulation Intern

Company: Motional

Location: Boston MA

Posted Sep 14, 2022

Motional is seeking a trajectory formulation intern to join the controls group at Motional. The intern will contribute to the company's driverless future by helping to formulate trajectory optimization problems that explicitly consider uncertainty.

Motion Planning Engineer (Remote)

Company: Motional

Location: Remote

Posted Sep 17, 2022

Motional is a driverless technology company looking for a Motion Planning team member to develop algorithms for autonomous vehicles. The role requires a strong background in robotics and software development, and the company values diversity and inclusion.

Executive Assistant

Company: Motional

Location: Boston MA

Posted Sep 21, 2022

Motional is seeking an Executive Assistant to support the Chief Strategy Officer, General Counsel, and Vice Presidents. The ideal candidate has 5+ years of experience as an Executive Assistant and is familiar with office management technologies.

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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