Senior Software Engineer - Task Runtime

Mission Summary

The Task Runtime team is building Motional’s runtime framework middleware. We are seeking a Senior Software Engineer that will participate in the technical vision, design, and implementation for our runtime framework, enabling teams across Motional’s Autonomous Vehicle system to rapidly iterate and deterministically simulate code. As a Senior Software Engineer, you will work with the team to design and implement features to improve system optimization and simulation capabilities.

The Motional global headquarters are located at 100 Northern Avenue in Boston, MA. Nestled in the bustling Seaport district with sweeping views of Boston Harbor and downtown Boston, the offices are located close to major transit lines and a quick walk to various restaurants and popular attractions.

What You'll Be Doing:

Using your expertise and experience to optimize execution and provide novel simulation features.
Designing, implementing, testing, and integrating simulation infrastructure.
Contributing to designs and working together with specialized Motional teams to determine the needs of the system and how to best meet those needs within a distributed system.
Working across the organization to set priorities and accomplish Motional’s goal of offering a world-class robotaxi, which is safe and built for everyone.

What We're Looking For:

5+ years of professional experience in multi-threaded C++ and Python software development
Experience developing performant and well tested code.
Experience working on asynchronous, functional systems
You are passionate about building robust distributed software.
You care about holding yourself and your teammates to a high standard of development.

Why you should join us:

You will have the opportunity to contribute to a cutting edge framework that is the backbone of the Motional AV system
You will be working with a top notch team of distributed engineers well versed in collaborating remotely.

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: $153,000 USD - $207,000 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.