Principal Engineer Team Lead, Prediction & ML Planner

Who you are

You have a Masters or Ph.D. in Computer Science or a related technical field, or equivalent industry experience — your academic background has equipped you with a deep understanding of machine learning principles and practices. Proven leadership skills are essential as you will be responsible for executing large, complex technical initiatives and managing a team of engineers.

You are passionate about Level 4 autonomous driving technology and excited by intellectual challenges — your enthusiasm for innovation drives you to stay at the forefront of advancements in the field. You have experience in defining and executing motion planning and prediction projects that improve self-driving vehicles’ capabilities to navigate complex traffic scenarios safely and comfortably.

Your technical expertise includes designing and implementing behavior models that leverage the latest advancements in machine learning, generative AI, and reinforcement learning — you are adept at productionizing and deploying solutions onto autonomous vehicle fleets. Collaboration is key for you; you enjoy working with perception, simulation, data platform, and integration teams to validate and enhance your products’ on-road performance.

You possess excellent communication skills, allowing you to effectively convey strategies, progress, and challenges to executive leadership — your ability to articulate complex ideas clearly is a significant asset in your role. You are committed to fostering a positive social impact through technology, aligning with the mission of making self-driving vehicles a reality.

Desirable

Experience with autonomous vehicle technology or related fields is a plus — familiarity with the challenges and nuances of self-driving systems will enhance your contributions to the team. You are also open to continuous learning and growth, eager to pursue career advancement within a fast-growing company.

What you'll do

As the Principal Engineer Team Lead, you will define and execute projects that enhance the capabilities of self-driving vehicles — your leadership will guide the team in developing ML models that predict the behavior of various agents in real-world traffic scenarios. You will lead, manage, and grow a team of engineers, fostering an environment of collaboration and innovation.

Your role will involve designing and leading the implementation of behavior models that utilize cutting-edge machine learning techniques — you will ensure that these models are effectively integrated into the vehicle systems. You will also be responsible for productionizing and deploying solutions onto autonomous vehicle fleets, ensuring that they meet safety and performance standards.

Collaboration is a significant aspect of your work; you will partner with perception, simulation, data platform, and integration teams to validate and enhance the performance of your products on the road — your ability to work cross-functionally will be crucial in achieving project goals. You will communicate strategies, progress, and challenges to executive leadership, ensuring alignment with the company's vision and objectives.

What we offer

Motional provides a dynamic work environment where innovation is encouraged — you will have the opportunity to work with world-class ML engineers and contribute to groundbreaking technology in the autonomous driving space. The company values diversity and is committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

You will be part of a mission-driven team focused on making a positive social impact through technology — your work will directly contribute to the advancement of self-driving vehicles, shaping the future of transportation. The company supports your career growth and offers opportunities for professional development as you navigate your journey with Motional.