Staff Engineer

Socket.dev; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 205,000 - 272,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision insurance

401k with company match

Health savings accounts

Life insurance

Pet insurance

Job summary

Motional is seeking a Technical Lead in AI and Motion Planning to drive advancements in self-driving technology. This role involves defining motion planning projects, designing behavior models utilizing machine learning, and collaborating with teams to enhance on-road performance.

The ideal candidate holds a degree in Computer Science, has proven leadership skills, and experience with deep learning frameworks. Comprehensive benefits and a competitive salary in the range of $205,000 - $272,000 USD are offered.

Qualifications

• Experience in executing large technical projects in autonomous driving.
• Proven track record in deploying ML solutions.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills.

Responsibilities

• Define and execute autonomous vehicle motion planning projects.
• Design behavior models using machine learning advancements.
• Collaborate with teams to enhance vehicle performance.

Skills

Leadership skills

Deep learning frameworks (TensorFlow, PyTorch)

Fluency in Python

Software engineering principles

Communication skills

Education

Bachelors, Masters, or Ph.D. in Computer Science or related field

Tools

C++

CUDA programming

Job description

On our Behaviors team (Prediction and ML Planner), you will have the opportunity to work with world‑class ML engineers, whose mission is to make self‑driving vehicles a reality and to create a positive social impact. The Behaviors team develops ML models that learn how different agents navigate complex real‑world traffic scenarios. We leverage these models to set the behavior of our self‑driving vehicle, and predict the behavior of other agents such as vehicles and vulnerable road users.

We are looking for proven leaders and technical experts who are passionate about Level 4 autonomous driving technology, excited by intellectual challenges, and interested in pursuing career growth with a fast‑growing company.

What You’ll Be Doing:

• Define and execute motion planning and prediction projects that improve our self‑driving vehicles’ capability to safely, comfortably and legally navigate complex traffic scenarios
• Design and lead the implementation of behavior models that leverage the latest advancements in machine learning, generative AI and reinforcement learning
• Productionize and deploy solutions onto autonomous vehicle fleets
• Collaborate with perception, simulation, data platform and integration teams to validate and enhance your products’ on‑road performance
• Communicate progress and challenges to leadership

What We’re Looking for:

• Bachelors, Masters or Ph.D. in Computer Science or a related technical field; or equivalent industry experience
• Proven leadership skills at executing large, complex technical initiatives
• Experience with deep learning frameworks such as TensorFlow or PyTorch
• Fluency in Python, including standard scientific computing libraries
• Proven track record of designing, developing and deploying ML solutions for autonomous vehicles or robotics
• Advanced knowledge of software engineering principles including software design, source control management, build processes, code reviews, testing methods
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

Bonus Points:

• Experience with embedded systems and real‑time optimization, especially in the autonomous driving industry
• Experience with state of the art generative AI, and/or reinforcement learning, paradigms
• Proven track record of publications in relevant conferences (CVPR, ICML, NeurIPS, ICCV, ICL, etc.)
• Strong programming skills in C++ and/or CUDA programming

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. This range reflects base salary only. This role may include additional forms of compensation such as a bonus or company equity.

Salary Range: $205,000 - $272,000 USD

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.

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