About the job
At Motional, our dedicated team is at the forefront of developing the essential infrastructure that empowers Machine Learning Engineers to shape the future of autonomous driving technology. We create and maintain high-performance, large-scale systems capable of processing petabytes of vehicle data, executing extensive simulations, and training intricate models. This role as a software engineer is primarily focused on constructing robust platforms, distinguishing it from SRE positions.
As a Staff Engineer, you will serve as the technical backbone of our team, establishing the architectural vision and spearheading the development of critical infrastructure that supports hundreds of engineers.
Your Responsibilities:
- Lead the architecture and development of highly scalable, distributed infrastructure services utilizing Kubernetes.
- Define the technical vision and roadmap for the team, making impactful decisions that drive advancements in autonomous vehicle development.
- Mentor fellow engineers, enhancing the team’s technical expertise through design reviews, collaborative programming, and constructive feedback.
- Engage hands-on in building and deploying the most sophisticated components of the platform, from high-throughput data processing services to core compute orchestration.

