Machine Learning Engineer

Mission Summary
As a Machine Learning Engineer, you’ll develop ML-based metrics for evaluating an autonomous vehicle system offline at large scale. Current projects include developing smart agents, ML vehicle models for realistic simulation, and ML models for detecting discomfort events. The team works closely with Perception, Prediction, Planning and Control teams.

If you are passionate about bringing real autonomous driving to the world through engineering excellence, we are interested in hearing from you!
The Motional Pittsburgh office is located in the new Hazelwood Green development at 4734 Second Avenue, a culmination of the city’s goal of restoring an economic driver to the neighborhood in a thoughtful, inclusive, and sustainable way. With views along the Monongahela river, the Pittsburgh office is in the heart of this new state of the art development.
This position can support remote work within the United States, with occasional travel.
What You’ll Be Doing
Collaborate with team members to deliver and improve ML models for better and faster offline evaluation at large scale
Apply practical and rigorous engineering methods
Clarify success criteria, identify dependencies, and resolve roadblocks through collaboration and communication
What We’re Looking For
Fluency in Python, including standard scientific computing libraries
Bachelor's Degree preferred in Robotics, Electrical Engineering, Computer Science or related field, or equivalent professional experience
Machine Learning development experience
Strong communication and presentation skills - can explain complicated topics and ideas in a clear and concise manner
Bonus Points (not required)
Masters in Robotics, Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Mechanical Engineering, or a related field; new PhD graduates are encouraged to apply
Experience in any of the following areas: perception, motion planning, simulation, or autonomous vehicle behavior evaluation
Why You Should Join Us:
You will be part of a growing team that interfaces with many branches of the organization
We are a values-led culture, where everyone feels included, recognized and empowered to be themselves and do their best work in the way that suits them
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 $113,900—$170,700 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.
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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.
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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.
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