Director of Machine Learning

Summary

Join Motional as their talented Director of Perception, a software expert with experience in developing perception capabilities for mobile robotics or autonomous vehicles. You will oversee the perception technical roadmap, lead a global team of research scientists and software engineers, and collaborate with other technical leaders. This role requires extensive experience in multi-modal perception and vision development, implementing algorithms, and deploying them on real-world systems. You will also be responsible for building and leading engineering teams and delivering complex technical projects. Motional offers a competitive salary, performance bonus, equity grants, and a comprehensive benefits package.

Requirements

• Extensive experience in multi-modal perception and vision development
• Expertise implementing vision & perception algorithms and deploying on real-world systems
• Experience building & leading engineering teams
• Ph.D. or M.S. in Computer Science, Aerospace Engineering, Engineering, or a related field
• Deep expertise in one of the following fields and excellent knowledge in others: sensor fusion, probabilistic perception, object tracking, computer vision, machine learning
• Knowledge of Linux, and development on Linux systems
• Experience working on robot and/or automotive and/or aerospace
• Significant hands-on technical leadership and engineering management experience
• Track record of delivering complex technical projects

Responsibilities

• Build software for self-driving cars by leading, managing, and growing a team of 35+ perception engineers and scientists
• Take responsibility for the overall planning, execution, and success of complex technical projects
• Provide the team with technical leadership and contribute technically to projects
• Developing the Perception technical roadmap
• Leading a global team of talented research scientists and software engineers
• Collaborating with technical leadership in other areas such as Planning, System Architecture, and Sensors
• Ultimately delivering solutions for our autonomous driving system

Benefits

• Performance bonus up to 30%
• New hire equity grant made up of RSU's
• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• 401k with a company match
• Health saving accounts
• Life insurance
• Pet insurance