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Mission Summary :

Motional is looking for a visionary and highly experienced Senior Director of Engineering to spearhead the Core Onboard Runtime Environment (CORE) organization. This pivotal leadership role is focused on the development and delivery of the computational infrastructure and software solutions that are critical for Motional’s self-driving system. The objective is to enable the system to accurately perceive the environment, interpret that data, and safely execute actions in the world. Our organization is committed to designing embedded real-time software, optimizing the autonomy stack's implementation, managing high-performance compute resources, and implementing robust failure detection and handling across the integrated hardware and software system.

What you'll do :

• Define the long-term vision and strategy for our robotics efforts within the autonomous vehicle program. This includes identifying key technological challenges and opportunities, and setting the roadmap for hardware and software development.
• Lead, mentor, and grow a team of talented robotics engineers, software engineers, and managers. Foster a culture of innovation, collaboration, and excellence.
• Oversee the architectural design and implementation of our on-vehicle systems, including embedded software, runtime middleware, IPC, AI accelerators, Sensor Pipelines, Operating Systems and Simulation Infrastructure. Ensure these systems are scalable, reliable, and safe for our autonomous driving applications.
• Work closely with other engineering teams (e.g., AI / ML, hardware, and safety) to ensure safe, reliable and optimized architecture across our autonomous driving platform.
• Manage budgets, timelines, and resources effectively to meet project goals. This includes making strategic decisions on build-versus-buy, external partnerships, and research initiatives.
• Serve as a subject matter expert in Software, Hardware Accelerators and Real Time Embedded Systems, staying abreast of the latest industry trends, research, and technological advancements. Provide technical guidance and oversight on complex engineering challenges.

What you'll need :

We encourage a hybrid schedule with in-office time at one of our locations in Boston or Pittsburgh to support collaboration, or this role can be fully remote.

The salary range for this role is an estimate based on a wide range of compensation factors including but not limited to specific skills, experience and expertise, role location, certifications, licenses, and business needs. The estimated compensation range listed in this job posting reflects base salary only. This role may include additional forms of compensation such as a bonus or company equity. The recruiter assigned to this role can share more information about the specific compensation and benefit details associated with this role during the hiring process.

Candidates for certain positions are eligible to participate in Motional’s benefits program. Motional’s benefits include but are not limited to medical, dental, vision, 401k with a company match, health saving accounts, life insurance, pet insurance, and more.

Salary Range$288,000—$396,000 USD

Motional is a driverless technology company making autonomous vehicles a safe, reliable, and accessible reality. We’re driven by something more.

Our journey is always people first.

We aren't just developing driverless cars; we're creating safer roadways, more equitable transportation options, and making our communities better places to live, work, and connect. Our team is made up of engineers, researchers, innovators, dreamers and doers, who are creating a technology with the potential to transform the way we move.

Higher purpose, greater impact.

We’re creating first-of-its-kind technology that will transform transportation. To do so successfully, we must design for everyone in our cities and on our roads. We believe in building a great place to work through a progressive, global culture that is diverse, inclusive, and ensures people feel valued at every level of the organization. Diversity helps us to see the world differently; it’s not only good for our business, it’s the right thing to do.

Scale up, not starting up.

Our team is behind some of the industry's largest leaps forward, including the first fully-autonomous cross-country drive in the U.S, the launch of the world's first robotaxi pilot, and operation of the world's longest-standing public robotaxi fleet. We’re driven to scale; we’re moving towards commercialization of our technology, and we need team members who are ready to embrace change and challenges.

Formed as a joint venture between Hyundai Motor Group and Aptiv, Motional is fundamentally changing how people move through their lives. Headquartered in Boston, Motional has operations in the U.S and Asia. For more information, visit www.Motional.com and follow us on Twitter, LinkedIn, Instagram and YouTube.

Motional AD Inc. is an EOE. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. To comply with Federal Law, we participate in E-Verify. All newly-hired employees are queried through this electronic system established by the DHS and the SSA to verify their identity and employment eligibility.

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