Motional

Motional

Software Engineering Manager - AI Data Engine

Boston, Massachusetts, United States; Remote U.S

Sponsorship not specified$172k-$229kDetected 7 days ago
C++AWSGCPCloud PlatformsPlatform EngineeringMachine LearningAirflowData EngineeringComputer VisionAI OrchestrationRoboticsResearchLeadershipCollaborationMentoring

About the role

  • The ultimate goal is to drastically reduce the development cycle for new pipelines, ML models and get us operationally prepared for a driverless future!
  • You will be a hands-on leader, blending deep technical expertise in data systems and infrastructure with strong leadership and people management skills.
  • You will recruit, mentor, and grow a high-performing team of engineers, fostering a culture of innovation, collaboration, and continuous improvements.

Responsibilities

  • Build, lead, and manage a high-performing team of data and infrastructure engineers focused on building out Motional's Data Stack.
  • Collaborate closely with ML research, ML Training platform, and data engineering teams to understand their needs and integrate solutions seamlessly.
  • We aren't just developing driverless cars
  • 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.
  • 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 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.

Nice to have

  • BS or MS in Computer Science or related field
  • 8+ years of professional experience in data platform engineering
  • 3+ years of experience in a technical lead or management role with 3-7 direct reports
  • Extensive experience with managing large (petabyte plus) scale data platforms such as data warehouses, object storage, and ML training data stores.
  • Extensive experience with workflow orchestration frameworks such as Airflow or Step Functions.
  • Strong programming skills in Python.
  • C++ experience is a plus.

Skills

  • Strong programming skills in Python. C++ experience is a plus.
  • Deep knowledge of data storage formats such as Parquet, Iceberg, and Lance and understand their tradeoffs.
  • Strong knowledge of cloud infrastructure (AWS, GCP) solutions and their product offerings.
  • Bonus Points (not required):
  • Prior experience in autonomous vehicles (AV) is a plus.
  • Prior experience with Bazel based build systems.
  • The estimated compensation range listed in this job posting reflects base salary only.
  • Candidates for certain positions are eligible to participate in Motional's benefits program.

Compensation

  • $172,000 - $229,000 USD

Benefits

  • Define the technical vision and strategy for storing metrics and generating ML datasets for large computer vision and behavioral models.
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