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Principal Engineer - ML Planner

Motional

$211,000 - $283,900
Dec 2, 2025
Boston, MA, US • Pittsburgh, PA, US
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Motional is looking for engineers to work on the tech stack responsible for perceiving dynamic scenarios and predicting the future behavior of agents around their robo-taxi, with the ultimate goal of making self-driving vehicles a reality and creating positive social impact.

Requirements

  • In-depth understanding of common Machine Learning, Deep Learning algorithms, or ML Planning
  • Experience designing, training, and analyzing neural networks for at least one of the following applications: object detection, semantic/instance segmentation, visual classification, motion/gesture recognition, sensor fusion, multitask learning, motion prediction, and/or multi-object tracking
  • Advanced knowledge of software engineering principles including software design, source control management, build processes, code reviews, testing methods
  • Fluency in Python, including standard scientific computing libraries and Python bindings development experience
  • Experience with PyTorch or other deep learning frameworks
  • Experience working with large data sets and deriving insights from data
  • Strong programming skills in C++ and/or CUDA programming

Responsibilities

  • Prototype, evaluate, implement, and iterate on solutions
  • Pioneer research into state of the art solutions and systems for autonomous vehicles
  • Productionize and deploy solutions onto autonomous vehicle fleets
  • Define and influence the direction of the team, organization, and/or department.
  • Advise leaders on technology problems and solutions
  • Connect and drive business impact through technology solutions
  • Formulate problems, architect solutions, and design processes

Other

  • This opportunity can support remote work within the United States, with occasional travel.
  • Mentor and grow junior and experienced engineers and researchers
  • Help create and reinforce a culture of inclusion, innovation, and excellence
  • Effectiveness at leading and executing large, complex technical initiatives
  • Strong track record of tackling ambiguous problems, creating clarity from it, and driving it to successful outcomes