Principal Engineer Team Lead, AV Behavior

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MotionalAutonomous Driving
We encourage a hybrid schedule with in-office time at one of our locations in Boston, Pittsburgh, or Las Vegas to support collaboration, or this role can be fully remote.Full-TimeLead
Salary$200,000 — $275,000 USD
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Job Details

Experience
Bachelor's degree and 7+ years of experience; Master’s degree/PhD and 5+ years of experience; 3+ years of experience leading and scaling data-driven evaluation programs.
Required Skills
PythonSQLData scienceData visualization

Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree with 7+ years or Master's/PhD with 5+ years in Systems Engineering, Autonomous Systems, or Robotics.
  • 3+ years of experience leading and scaling data-driven evaluation programs for autonomous driving or safety-critical technology.
  • Hands-on technical leadership experience with a track record of growing teams.
  • Proficiency in decomposing ODD requirements into vehicle capabilities and behavior logic.
  • Expertise in leveraging large-scale simulation, closed-course tracks, and on-road data for actionable insights.
  • Strong background in statistical methodology, Data Science, and scientific rigor.
  • Proficiency in Python, SQL, and data visualization techniques.
  • Proven track record of building consensus and driving alignment across multidisciplinary teams.
  • Excellent communication skills for technical and executive stakeholders.

Responsibilities

  • Decompose ODD requirements into system and subsystem behaviors and interfaces.
  • Convert legal and industry policy narratives into specific requirements for autonomy teams.
  • Define key performance metrics, reward functions, and testing campaigns using simulation, tracks, and on-road data.
  • Mentor and grow a high-performing engineering team.
  • Foster a culture of technical excellence and data-driven decision-making.
  • Partner with Autonomy, Infrastructure, and Systems teams to drive design improvements.
  • Leverage data science techniques to understand the problem space and drive resolution.
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