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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 Software Engineer, Semantic Search

Company: Motional

Location: Remote

Posted Apr 16, 2023

Motional is seeking a Senior Software Engineer to design scalable data processing infrastructure and improve the efficiency of the data architecture and scenario mining framework for the entire Autonomy organization. The candidate will build a text-to-image search engine for improved data discovery and data annotation, design and implement new data pipelines for other Autonomy teams, and migrate the existing scenario mining framework to Apache Spark. The role offers opportunities to build impactful products, help shape the technical roadmap, and work with a rapidly growing team. The position can support remote work within the United States.

Senior Software Engineer, Semantic Search

Company: Motional

Location: Remote

Posted Apr 16, 2023

Motional is seeking a Senior Software Engineer to design scalable data processing infrastructure and improve the efficiency of the data architecture and scenario mining framework for the entire Autonomy organization. The candidate will build a text-to-image search engine for improved data discovery and data annotation, design and implement new data pipelines for other Autonomy teams, and scale the existing Semantic Search data infrastructure and data pipelines. The role requires strong experience in large-scale data processing with Apache Spark, coding experience with Python or Scala, and experience in developing data pipelines with Apache Airflow and AWS/Cloud services. The candidate will also need to mentor junior engineers and communicate clearly to non-domain experts.

Senior Machine Learning Engineer

Company: Motional

Location: Remote

Posted May 07, 2023

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Senior Software Engineer, Localization

Company: Motional

Location: Boston, MA

Posted Apr 29, 2023

None Found

Senior Safety Policy Engineer

Company: Motional

Location: Remote

Posted Apr 20, 2023

Motional is developing an autonomous robo-taxi service and is working closely with commercial partners to safely achieve fully driverless operation. The role involves leading cross-functional projects that span a technical and policy scope, involving engineering, operations, public policy, legal, and communications. The employee will be part of an energetic and supportive team that encourages professional development.

Senior Software Engineer, Ground Truth Regression

Company: Motional

Location: Boston, MA

Posted Apr 14, 2023

The Metrics Engine team is looking for a Senior Software Engineer to analyze the progression of their AV-stack performance and create reports for various teams across the organization. The role involves building out the Ground Truth Regression framework, designing and implementing new metrics pipelines, and migrating research code to a production framework. The team is part of Motional, a driverless technology company making self-driving vehicles a safe, reliable, and accessible reality.

Senior Safety Policy Engineer

Company: Motional

Location: Boston, MA

Posted Apr 20, 2023

Motional is developing an autonomous robo-taxi service and is working closely with commercial partners to safely achieve fully driverless operation. The role involves leading cross-functional projects, drafting public-facing documents, and obtaining internal approval. The company is a leader in the emerging driverless technology industry, with a focus on safety and public awareness.

Senior Software Engineer, Semantic Search

Company: Motional

Location: Boston, MA

Posted Apr 16, 2023

Motional is seeking a Senior Software Engineer to design scalable data processing infrastructure and improve the efficiency of the data architecture and scenario mining framework for the entire Autonomy organization. The candidate will build a text-to-image search engine for improved data discovery and data annotation, design and implement new data pipelines for other Autonomy teams, and migrate the existing scenario mining framework to Apache Spark. The role offers opportunities to build impactful products, help shape the technical roadmap, and work with a rapidly growing team. The position can support remote work within the United States.

Senior Software Engineer, Semantic Search

Company: Motional

Location: Remote

Posted Apr 16, 2023

Motional is seeking a Senior Software Engineer to design scalable data processing infrastructure and improve the efficiency of the data architecture and scenario mining framework for the entire Autonomy organization. The candidate will build a text-to-image search engine for improved data discovery and data annotation, design and implement new data pipelines for other Autonomy teams, and migrate the existing scenario mining framework to Apache Spark. Motional is a driverless technology company making self-driving vehicles a safe, reliable, and accessible reality.

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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