Principal Engineer, Team Lead

Summary

Join Motional as an exceptional Localization Technical Lead Manager (TLM) to lead a team of state estimation engineers developing cutting-edge systems and software for autonomous driving. As a member of the LMC organization, you will play a critical role in driving next-generation localization solutions. You will define and execute localization projects, lead and grow a team of engineers, and drive the strategy and roadmap for future solutions. This role requires proven leadership and technical expertise in SLAM, C++, and software engineering principles. Motional offers a competitive salary and benefits package, including medical, dental, vision, 401k, and more.

Requirements

• Masters or PhD in Computer Science, Robotics or a related technical field; or equivalent industry experience
• Extensive experience managing and leading engineers
• Proven leadership skills at executing large, complex technical initiatives
• Proven track record of shipping production software in localization or state estimation
• Deep understanding of SLAM, particularly state-of-the-art visual and visual-inertial SLAM
• Fluency in C++ software engineering and algorithm skills in a Unix environment
• Advanced knowledge of software engineering principles including software design, source control management, build processes, code reviews, testing methods
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

Responsibilities

• Define and execute localization projects that improve our self-driving vehicles’ capability to safely and comfortably navigate complex ODDs
• Lead, manage and grow a team of engineers
• Drive the strategy and roadmap for next generation localization solutions
• Communicate strategies, progress and challenges to executive leadership
• Design and lead the implementation of localization solutions that leverage the latest in SLAM / VSLAM including advancements using ML
• Productionize and deploy solutions onto autonomous vehicle fleets
• Collaborate with mapping, perception, integration and systems teams to validate and enhance your products’ on-road performance

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience applying machine learning techniques to SLAM problems
• Experience with embedded systems and real-time optimization, especially in the autonomous driving industry

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision
• 401k with a company match
• Health saving accounts
• Life insurance
• Pet insurance
• Bonus or company equity