Motional

About Motional

Motional is at the forefront of autonomous vehicle technology, crafting the future of transportation. Born from a joint venture between automotive technology expert Aptiv and vehicle manufacturing leader Hyundai Motor Group, Motional is uniquely positioned to fundamentally change how the world moves. The company is commercializing SAE Level 4 autonomous vehicles for robotaxi and delivery services, aiming to provide safer roadways and more equitable transportation options. Motional's technology focuses on developing driverless systems that are safe, reliable, and accessible for everyone. Their IONIQ 5 robotaxi, an all-electric SAE Level 4 AV, can safely operate without a human driver.

How We Work

Motional fosters a progressive, global culture that values diversity and inclusion, ensuring every team member feels valued. They operate with a "people first" philosophy, emphasizing employee well-being and career growth. The company believes in a high-energy environment built on core values like safety, collaboration, and taking ownership. Motional aims to be more human than big tech and more structured than startups. Employees work on challenging engineering problems, contributing to a technology with the potential to transform mobility. You can choose to work remotely from anywhere in the United States or in a hybrid model at their Boston, Pittsburgh, or Las Vegas offices.

• Work in a progressive, global culture that champions diversity and inclusion.
• Contribute to high-impact projects with a "people first" approach.
• Join a team that balances high energy with collaboration and accountability.
• Benefit from flexible work arrangements, including remote and hybrid options.

Engineering at Motional

Motional engineers are solving some of the biggest challenges in autonomous driving, moving towards a future of fully driverless systems. They are developing an AI-first autonomy stack, leveraging machine learning and large foundation models to process massive amounts of data from their robotaxi fleet. This involves tackling complex problems in perception, prediction, and planning. Motional's Continuous Learning Framework uses cloud-based infrastructure and machine learning to continuously improve the performance and safety of their autonomous vehicles. This framework mines for model errors, anomalies, and rare driving scenarios across millions of driving hours to build high-quality datasets. The company is actively shifting from a traditional modular architecture to an end-to-end (E2E) autonomous driving system based on machine learning, with a focus on generalization, cost optimization, and scalability. This advanced approach involves processing petabytes of multimodal sensor data and ensuring robust, scalable data pipelines.

• Develop an AI-first autonomy stack using machine learning and large foundation models.
• Solve complex challenges in perception, prediction, and motion planning for driverless vehicles.
• Contribute to a Continuous Learning Framework that processes petabytes of data to enhance AV performance.
• Work on transitioning from traditional modular architectures to end-to-end learning-based autonomous driving systems.

Why Join Us

• Shape the future of transportation by making driverless vehicles a safe and accessible reality.
• Work on groundbreaking SAE Level 4 autonomous technology with significant real-world impact.
• Collaborate with leading experts in robotics, machine learning, and software engineering.
• Advance your career in a company backed by automotive leaders Hyundai Motor Group and Aptiv.
• Contribute to a mission-driven organization focused on safety, accessibility, and community improvement.

Benefits & Perks

• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• 401(k) plan with a company match and company equity.
• Unlimited sick and vacation days, plus a generous holiday schedule.
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA) and Health Savings Account (HSA) options.
• Fertility, IVF, and family planning assistance.
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for confidential counseling and support.
• Complimentary mental health counseling and coaching through Modern Health.
• Fitness stipend and access to wellness credits.
• Pet insurance, adoption assistance, and commuter benefits.
• Professional development opportunities like job training, conferences, and internal promotions.