Mission Summary:
As a Senior Backend Software Engineer in Map Creator, you will develop backend services supporting the construction of high-definition maps that support our AV’s needs. This includes handling and maintaining large mapping datasets, and collaborating with other teams on the best approach to efficiently access map data.
What you’ll be doing:
- Design, develop, and deploy scalable backend solutions for our web-based map visualizations and editors.
- Write clean, idiomatic, and maintainable code that adheres to best practices.
- Optimize applications for peak performance and scalability to handle huge-scale data.
- Collaborate with machine learning teams to improve ML pipelines that consume mapping data.
- Mentor and guide less experienced engineers and those from other specialties, fostering their growth and collaboration.
- Exhibit proactive initiative and ownership in achieving goals, enhancing processes, and driving innovative solutions.
- Work cross-functionally with diverse teams and disciplines to develop cutting-edge map solutions and achieve shared objectives.
What we're looking for:
- Bachelors or Masters in Computer Science or related field
- 5+ years of experience in backend development
- Experiences in designing and developing RESTful API or gRPC-based services
- Solid understanding of cloud technologies such as AWS and Kubernetes
- Experience with CI tools such as Gitlab CI and utilizing source control tools such as Git
Bonus points:
- Proficient in C#, Python and C++
- Experience with Postgres
- Experience in big data tools such as Apache Spark
- Experience in geospatial tools and knowledge of GIS
- Familiarity with IaaC such as Terraform
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.
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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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