Perception Engineer

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Hiring Remotely in Boston, MA, USA
Remote or Hybrid
165K-198K Annually
Junior
Artificial Intelligence • Automotive • Machine Learning • Transportation
Join us as we make driverless vehicles a safe, reliable, and accessible reality.
The Role
Develop and deploy computer vision and machine learning solutions for autonomous vehicle perception, including object and signal recognition. Build production software in Python and C++, integrate models with vehicle systems, process camera and LiDAR data, and create testing and evaluation tools. Train, optimize, and analyze AI models, debug algorithms, improve inference performance, and research emerging technologies for safer autonomous driving systems.
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What You’ll Do:

  • Develop computer vision and machine learning solutions for autonomous vehicle perception systems for object and signal recognition (ex. emergency vehicles, school buses, authority figures, and traffic-light states).
  • Design, develop, implement and debug features in production perception software using Python and C++.
  • Integrate perception algorithms and trained machine learning models with on-car software.
  • Architect software workflows for preparing data from multiple sensors (e.g., cameras, LiDAR) and training machine learning models.
  • Design evaluation processes and custom testing tools to measure prediction consistency, processing speed, and overall system safety.
  • Connect/drive project-level impact through technology solutions.
  • Design, develop, implement, and fix features in codebase.
  • Formulate problems, architect solutions, and design processes.
  • Train and deploy new AI models.
  • Analyze model performance and identify improvements.
  • Research/evaluate emerging technologies to enhance AI models.
  • Prototype, evaluate, implement, and iterate on solutions.

Boston, MA headquarters; telecommuting permitted.


What You Bring:

  • Requires Bachelor’s in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or a closely related technical field
  • Two years of industry experience in automotive industry software development.
  • Experience must include:
    • production-level software development,
    • model deployment,
    • integration and validation for robotics,
    • testing/debugging algorithms,
    • machine learning applications,
    • Python,
    • C++,
    • PyTorch,
    • GPU training,
    • acceleration and inference optimization,
    • TensorRT/CUDA,
    • CI/CD pipelines, and
    • Git.

This position is eligible for employee referral program. 

Salary Range: $165,000 to $197,698 per year

Ref Job No. N322

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. The recruiter assigned to this role can share more information about the specific compensation and benefit details associated with this role during the hiring process. 

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.

Salary Range
$165,000—$197,698 USD

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.

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.

Skills Required

  • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or a closely related technical field
  • Two years of industry experience in automotive software development
  • Production-level software development experience
  • Model deployment experience
  • Integration and validation experience for robotics
  • Experience testing and debugging algorithms
  • Experience with machine learning applications
  • Python experience
  • C++ experience
  • PyTorch experience
  • GPU training experience
  • Acceleration and inference optimization experience
  • TensorRT and CUDA experience
  • CI/CD pipeline experience
  • Git experience

Motional Compensation & Benefits Highlights

The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Motional and has not been reviewed or approved by Motional.

  • Healthcare Strength — Multiple medical plan options (HDHP and PPO) with dental and vision, plus complimentary mental‑health counseling through Modern Health and 24/7 EAP support, point to comprehensive coverage administered via Aetna. Health choices are generally characterized as solid and comparable to larger tech peers, with typical plan tradeoffs.
  • Leave & Time Off Breadth — Flexible PTO, paid holidays, and a company‑wide shutdown between Christmas and New Year’s indicate generous time‑off policies. The ability to work outside one’s home country for up to 60 days per year adds flexibility, though practical use can depend on team norms.
  • Retirement Support — A 401(k) with company matching alongside employer‑paid life, AD&D, and disability coverage provides strong baseline financial security. Additional protections and conveniences such as identity‑theft coverage and commuter/travel support complement the core retirement benefit.

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The Company
HQ: Boston, MA
765 Employees
Year Founded: 2020

What We Do

Our team is commercializing a world-class driverless system. The Motional team is behind some of the industry’s largest leaps forward in the last decade, 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 most-established public robotaxi fleet. Strategically formed by Hyundai Motor Group, one of the world’s largest vehicle manufacturers offering smart mobility solutions, and Aptiv, a global technology leader in advanced safety, electrification, and vehicle connectivity, Motional is fundamentally changing how people move through their lives.

Why Work With Us

Our leadership team has been working in this industry for decades and includes renown early innovators in driverless technology. We are creating a future where transportation is safe, reliable, and accessible. Join our team in revolutionizing the industry that will change how the world moves.

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