Senior Systems Engineer, Robotaxi Platform Systems

Socket.dev; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 149,000 - 199,000; Full time

Job summary

Motional is seeking a Systems Readiness Engineer to help define and verify the operating domain for driverless technology testing. You will develop AI-powered tools to measure ODD expansion and collaborate with systems, autonomy, and mapping teams to ensure robust performance and scalable deployment.

The role emphasizes strong Python development, SQL/Looker data visualization, and Git workflows in a fast-paced CI/CD environment. Boston-based, with travel as needed.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of engineering experience with a Bachelor's degree in Systems Engineering, CS, Aerospace, Robotics, or related field (Master's a plus).
• Strong proficiency in Python and modern software development principles.

Responsibilities

• Define the ODD to serve stakeholder needs and enable automated testing.
• Verify the ODD by constraining deployment maps and ensuring performance constraints.
• Develop AI-powered tools to measure ODD expansion opportunities for scaling autonomy.
• Collaborate cross-functionally with systems, autonomy, and mapping teams to understand needs.
• Document and share knowledge with clear tooling documentation.

Skills

Python

SQL

Looker

Analytical thinking

Git

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Systems Engineering, Computer Science, Aerospace Engineering, Robotics, or a related field

Tools

Git

Job description

Mission Summary

The Systems Readiness and Performance team is the crucial bridge between software development and real-world deployment. We are responsible for driving system design, for verifying and validating the stack, and for defining, measuring, and validating system performance targets. We work closely with stakeholders in autonomy, infrastructure, and operations to build the definitive safety case for the commercial launch of our fully driverless IONIQ 5 Robotaxis in Las Vegas later this year.

What You’ll Do

• Define the ODD: Define the Operating Domain such that it serves stakeholders’ needs. This includes engineering teams that will use this definition to automate testing and coverage analysis.
• Verify the ODD: Collaborate with engineering teams to set constraints on maps used for specific deployments. Perform the verification ensuring map releases comply with performance constraints.
• Develop AI-Powered Tools for Expansion: Develop AI-powered tools to measure and visualize ODD expansion opportunities. Your tools and analysis will guide autonomy development for optimized scaling.
• Collaborate Cross-Functionally: Serve as a primary point of contact for systems, autonomy, mapping teams to understand needs.
• Document and Share Knowledge: Create clear documentation for analysis tools to enable others to leverage the tools you develop.

What We’re Looking For

• 2+ years of engineering experience and a Bachelor's degree in Systems Engineering, Computer Science, Aerospace Engineering, Robotics, or a related field; a Master's degree is a plus.
• Strong proficiency in Python and a strong understanding of modern software development principles and production best practices.
• Experience with database querying and visualization such as SQL, Looker
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, particularly in the context of complex system performance evaluation and data analysis.
• Proficient with Git and standard version control workflows.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to effectively communicate technical concepts and results to diverse audiences (engineers, product managers, leadership).
• Proven ability to work both independently and effectively as part of a multidisciplinary team.
• Strong attention to detail and a commitment to data quality, accuracy, and rigorous testing.
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced, agile, continuous integration/continuous delivery (CI/CD) environment.

Physical Demands

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to sit, talk, or hear. The employee is occasionally required to stand and at times for long periods; walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms. The employee must occasionally lift and move up to 50 pounds.

Travel Requirements (up to 20%)

Expected to travel for 1-2 weeks each quarter visiting all of our testing sites - mostly to Las Vegas, but also domestically as needed for the business.

Working Environment

The work environment characteristics described here represent those a team member encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The team member is regularly exposed to mechanical and computer parts. The team member is occasionally exposed to fumes and/or airborne particles. The noise level in the environment is low to moderate.

Motional AD LLC is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer and we welcome all qualified applicants.

All applicants will receive impartial consideration without regard to race, sex, color, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, genetic data, religion, gender identity, sexual orientation or other legally protected status.

Motional AD LLC is a Drug-free workplace.

Salary Range

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.

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.

• $149,000 — $198,500 USD

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

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.

About Motional

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.