Principal Engineer Team Lead, Autonomous Systems - Hybrid/Remote

Motional; Boston (MA); Hybrid; USD 200,000 - 275,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

401k with company match

Life and pet insurance

Flexible schedule

Job summary

Motional, based in Boston, is seeking a Principal Engineer Team Lead to oversee the AV Behavior Understanding and Evaluation team. This role focuses on defining and evaluating safe driving policies, transforming data into progress for autonomous systems, and leading a high-performing engineering team.

The ideal candidate will have over 7 years of experience in Systems Engineering or Robotics, a proven track record in autonomous systems, and expertise in data-driven design. This position supports a hybrid work model and offers a comprehensive benefits program.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of experience in Systems Engineering, Autonomous Systems, or Robotics.
• 3+ years of experience leading data-driven evaluation programs.
• Proven track record as a hands-on technical leader.

Responsibilities

• Design system behavior and requirements for autonomous vehicles.
• Develop measurable policies and targets based on legal and industry standards.
• Drive evaluation strategy through testing campaigns.

Skills

Systems Engineering

Autonomous Systems

Robotics

Data Science

Python

SQL

Data Visualization

Education

Bachelor's degree in related field

Master's degree/PhD in related field

Job description

Motional, based in Boston, is seeking a Principal Engineer Team Lead to oversee the AV Behavior Understanding and Evaluation team. This role focuses on defining and evaluating safe driving policies, transforming data into progress for autonomous systems, and leading a high-performing engineering team.

The ideal candidate will have over 7 years of experience in Systems Engineering or Robotics, a proven track record in autonomous systems, and expertise in data-driven design. This position supports a hybrid work model and offers a comprehensive benefits program.