Jobs at Motional
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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Cybersecurity Engineer, Incident Response
Company: Motional
Location: Boston, MA
Posted Mar 02, 2023
The job posting is for a Cybersecurity Incident Response Team (CIRT) role at Motional, a driverless technology company. The role involves ensuring the safety and cybersecurity of self-driving vehicles, passengers, and infrastructure. Key responsibilities include triaging and identifying potential security incidents, executing incident response plans, drafting incident reports, and developing cybersecurity monitoring and response strategies. The ideal candidate should have a degree in a relevant field, at least 5 years of cybersecurity experience, and certifications like GIAC Certified Incident Handler or EC-Council Certified Incident Handler. Knowledge of security frameworks like NIST, CIS, and ATT&CK, and experience with log analysis in cloud environments (GCP, AWS, Azure) and Splunk are required. The role offers opportunities to advance the state of the art in cybersecurity for autonomous vehicles, work with passionate teammates, and enjoy benefits like catered lunches and a competitive salary range of $130,000 - $174,500 USD.
Tech Lead Manager - Intelligent Metrics
Company: Motional
Location: Santa Monica
Posted Mar 02, 2023
The text describes a tech lead manager position for a team developing ML-based metrics for an autonomous vehicle system. The team works closely with other teams and is expected to lead and grow the team, manage workloads, and improve ML models. The role requires strong ML and Python development experience, proven track record in shipping production ML models, and communication skills. The salary range is $199,000-$266,500 USD.
Senior Autonomy Engineer - Integration (Remote)
Company: Motional
Location: Remote
Posted Feb 28, 2023
This position is remote with occasional travel to autonomous vehicles operating locations. The ideal candidate is a Senior Autonomy Engineer with cross-functional experience in hardware, infrastructure software, and program management. The role involves working on critical initiatives, integrating modules into the system, and presenting to VPs and the C-suite. The salary range is $136,500 - $225,000 USD.
Fall 2023: Quantitative Human Computer Interaction Research Intern
Company: Motional
Location: Boston, MA
Posted Mar 10, 2023
Motional is seeking a Quantitative HCI Research Intern to conduct behavioral, quantitative studies of human cognitive and task performance to answer key questions and drive implementation priorities and direction. The ideal candidate will have an in-process graduate degree in Anthropology, Social Sciences, Human Computer Interaction/Human Factors, or a related field, and experience with conducting detailed user research studies in a variety of contexts.
Senior Autonomy Engineer - Integration
Company: Motional
Location: Boston, MA
Posted Feb 28, 2023
The text is a job description for a Senior Autonomy Engineer, Integration position in the Autonomy team. The ideal candidate should have a strong understanding of robotics systems, problem-solving skills, and at least 5 years of professional experience in the autonomous driving or robotics industry. The role involves working cross-functionally with various teams and representing the autonomy needs to the rest of the company. The salary range is $136,500 - $225,000 USD.
Principal Systems Engineer
Company: Motional
Location: Remote
Posted Mar 01, 2023
The text is a job description for a Senior Autonomy Systems Engineer position at Motional, a driverless technology company. The role involves developing and leading projects to meet customer needs, working on physics/dynamics, data/statistical, and systems analyses. The ideal candidate should have strong skills in these areas, excellent communication skills, and the ability to adapt to changes. The position can be worked remotely within the United States and offers excellent benefits.
Corporate Strategy Director
Company: Motional
Location: Boston, MA
Posted Mar 02, 2023
The Motional global headquarters are located in Boston, MA, near major transit lines and popular attractions. They are looking for a Corporate Strategy Director to lead their team in defining and refining their vision in the autonomous driving industry. The role offers a salary range of $157,500 - $230,100 USD and includes benefits such as medical, dental, vision, 401k with a company match, and more. Motional is a driverless technology company making self-driving vehicles a safe, reliable, and accessible reality.
Principal Systems Engineer
Company: Motional
Location: Boston, MA
Posted Mar 01, 2023
The text is a job description for a Senior Autonomy Systems Engineer position at Motional, a driverless technology company. The role involves developing and leading projects to meet customer needs, working on physics/dynamics, data/statistical, and systems analyses. The ideal candidate should have strong skills in these areas, excellent communication skills, and experience with software or hardware test development. The position can be worked remotely within the United States and offers excellent benefits.
Senior Autonomy Engineer - Integration
Company: Motional
Location: Santa Monica
Posted Feb 28, 2023
The text is a job description for a Senior Autonomy Engineer, Integration position in the Autonomy team of Motional, a driverless technology company. The ideal candidate should have a strong understanding of robotics systems, problem-solving skills, and at least 5 years of professional experience in the autonomous driving or robotics industry. The role involves working cross-functionally with various teams and representing the autonomy needs to the rest of the company. The salary range is $136,500 - $225,000 USD.
Senior Software Engineer, Autonomous Vehicles Motion Planning, C++
Company: Motional
Location: Remote
Posted Feb 25, 2023
The team is seeking a software expert to contribute to their core robotics teams, motion planning & controls. The software will directly impact how autonomous vehicles decide to drive. The role offers growth opportunities in robotics, clean code practices, and a competitive salary range. Motional is a driverless technology company transforming the transportation industry with a diverse workforce and inclusive culture.
Tech Lead Manager - Intelligent Metrics
Company: Motional
Location: Boston, MA
Posted Mar 02, 2023
Motional, a driverless technology company, is seeking a tech lead manager to lead a team responsible for developing ML-based metrics for evaluating autonomous vehicle systems offline at large scale. The role involves managing a multi-site engineering team, prioritizing workloads, and improving ML models. The ideal candidate should have strong ML knowledge, Python development experience, and a proven track record in shipping production ML models. The company offers competitive compensation, benefits, and a diverse, inclusive work environment.
Senior Cybersecurity Engineer, Incident Response
Company: Motional
Location: Remote
Posted Mar 10, 2023
As part of the Cybersecurity Incident Response Team, the role involves delivering cybersecurity and incident response for self-driving vehicles, passengers, and infrastructure. The candidate will work on incident response, threat hunting, and security monitoring, requiring expertise in cybersecurity, incident response, and cloud security.