--- title: 'Senior Software Engineer, Next Gen Compute at Motional' canonical: 'https://feeny.ai/job/senior-software-engineer-next-gen-compute-motional-boston-massachusetts-bg3dywrdsfm8' type: 'job' last_seen: '2026-09-13' --- # Senior Software Engineer, Next Gen Compute at Motional - **Company:** Motional - **Location:** Boston Massachusetts, United States / Pittsburgh Pennsylvania, United States - **Compensation:** $159k–$207k - **Posted:** 2025-08-07 - **Last confirmed live:** 2026-09-13 - **Apply:** https://motional.com/open-positions/?gh_jid=6674155003#/6674155003 ## Job description Motional’s 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 office is located close to major transit lines and a quick walk to various restaurants and popular attractions. Mission Summary: Motional’s CORE team is responsible for our vehicle’s Compute and Onboard Runtime Environment. We are creating a world leading AI compute platform for autonomous vehicles. This is the system that executes the software and neural networks that make our vehicles autonomous. The Next-Gen Technologies team is part of CORE. We work at the intersection of software engineering, machine learning, sensors, and hardware compute platforms to evolve Motional’s on-board vehicle architecture. If you are a software engineer and love the idea of working on embedded AI hardware and software systems to create the next generation of autonomous vehicles, we would love to talk with you. What You’ll Be Doing: As a senior engineer in the Next-Gen Technologies team, you will help us improve the compute performance of our current generation and next-generation autonomous driving systems through participating in full lifecycle development from idea to proofs-of-concept to production. Specifically, you will: - Focus deeply on ML model deployment, integration of multiple ML models, and ML model optimization on embedded compute platforms. - Dive deep into the full ML software stack. Analyze ML workload performance on a variety of hardware processors, optimize ML models, improve ML software, and help us continually improve our stack through the application of efficient and effective ML approaches. - Design, develop, test, integrate, and optimize software and tools on a variety of ML compute architectures. - Collaborate with deep learning experts in perception, prediction, and other autonomous driving application areas to enable algorithms on GPU, NPU, and other ML accelerator architectures. - Optimize the utilization of GPU/NPU resources and sharing of GPU/NPU access across multiple programs running on the same system. - Lead designs to determine the needs of the system and how to best meet those needs through continually improving our ML software stack. - Advise peers and management on technical matters. What We’re Looking For: - Experience with machine learning accelerators, including GPUs, NPUs, TPUs, and their programming environments, including CUDA, TensorRT, or similar technologies. - Strong experience with modern C++ development in a Linux environment. - Experience with parallel and high-performance computing. - Comfortable with experimentation and evaluating different options as we work towards finding solutions that work. - A degree in Software Engineering, Computer Science, Electrical or Electronic Engineering, or similar technical field of study, or you have equivalent knowledge gained through your practical experience. Preferred, but not required: - Experience with PyTorch, TensorFlow, ONNX, and/or other ML frameworks. - Experience with embedded systems development for ARM-based system-on-chip architectures. - Experience working in a MLOps or DevOps environment. - Passion for self-driving technology and its potential for positive impact on the world. This role is hybrid from our Boston office. It requires two in-office days each week, ideally Tuesday and Thursday. 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 $159,000—$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. Scale up, not starting up. 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. Formed as a joint venture between Hyundai Motor Group and Aptiv, Motional is fundamentally changing how people move through their lives. Headquartered in Boston, Motional has operations in the U.S and Asia. For more information, visit  [www.Motional.com](https://c212.net/c/link/?t=0&l=en&o=3300142-1&h=1642745316&u=https%3A%2F%2Fc212.net%2Fc%2Flink%2F%3Ft%3D0%26l%3Den%26o%3D3253528-1%26h%3D3781125006%26u%3Dhttps%253A%252F%252Fc212.net%252Fc%252Flink%252F%253Ft%253D0%2526l%253Den%2526o%253D3089636-1%2526h%253D3468778127%2526u%253Dhttps%25253A%25252F%25252Fc212.net%25252Fc%25252Flink%25252F%25253Ft%25253D0%252526l%25253Den%252526o%25253D2881693-1%252526h%25253D646020682%252526u%25253Dhttps%2525253A%2525252F%2525252Furldefense.com%2525252Fv3%2525252F__http%2525253A%2525252Fwww.motional.com%2525252F__%2525253B!!KT8c38mO!j78LjnhAm2VK7Fu23VO6KlwqDXvVTQFMzmyzieKQqZDQksh2tpWEseK4to8eKzwsEwI%25252524%252526a%25253Dwww.Motional.com%2526a%253Dwww.Motional.com%26a%3Dwww.Motional.com&a=www.Motional.com) and follow us on [Twitter](https://twitter.com/motionaldrive), [LinkedIn](https://www.linkedin.com/company/67123512/), [Instagram](https://www.instagram.com/motionaldrive/) and [YouTube](https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCr__mGPkBb-KMoYWbSGuA9w). Motional AD Inc. is an EOE. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. To comply with Federal Law, we participate in E-Verify. All newly-hired employees are queried through this electronic system established by the DHS and the SSA to verify their identity and employment eligibility. ## About Motional ## Company Overview - **One-liner**: Motional is an autonomous vehicle technology company developing Level 4 driverless systems for robotaxi and delivery services. - **Entity Type**: Private (joint venture between Hyundai Motor Group and Aptiv) - **Headquarters**: Boston, Massachusetts, USA (with offices in Las Vegas, Pittsburgh, Santa Monica, and Singapore) - **Founded**: 2020 (formed as a joint venture; predecessor companies nuTonomy and Ottomatika founded in 2013) - **Founders**: Motional was created as a joint venture; predecessor companies nuTonomy was co-founded by Karl Iagnemma and Emilio Frazzoli, and Ottomatika was founded by Raj Rajkumar ## Core Business - **Primary Industry**: Autonomous Vehicle Technology / Self-Driving Systems - **Target Customers**: B2B partnerships with mobility networks (ride-hail and delivery platforms like Uber), enterprise fleet operators, and mobility service providers - **Mission**: To make driverless vehicles a safe, reliable, and accessible reality, fundamentally changing how the world moves. ## Products & Services - **Robotaxi Service (Motional Driverless)**: A fully driverless, Level 4 autonomous vehicle platform designed for ride-hail services. Currently operating commercial robotaxi services on Uber in Las Vegas as of March 2026. - **Autonomous Delivery**: The same robotaxi platform is designed to support autonomous delivery services, complementing the ride-hail offering. - **nuScenes Open Source Dataset**: An industry-leading open-source dataset for autonomous vehicle research, demonstrating Motional's commitment to safety-focused data sharing. ## Market Standing - **Valuation/Market Cap**: Not disclosed (private joint venture) - **Key Metric**: Over 130,000 autonomous rides provided with zero at-fault incidents since predecessor companies began in 2013. - **Notable Investors/Partners**: Hyundai Motor Group (joint venture partner), Aptiv (joint venture partner), Uber (commercial robotaxi partnership launched in Las Vegas, March 2026). - **Growth Signals**: Commercial launch of robotaxi service on Uber in Las Vegas (March 2026), over a decade of autonomous driving development, significant scaling of driverless testing operations. ## Competitive Advantages - **Industry-Leading Safety Record**: Zero at-fault incidents across 130,000+ autonomous rides, with safety as the company's bedrock principle. - **Unique Joint Venture Structure**: Combines Hyundai's manufacturing expertise (vehicle production, global scale) with Aptiv's automotive technology leadership (sensors, software, integration). - **Proven Commercial Deployment**: First-mover advantage with a live, paying robotaxi service integrated into Uber's platform in a major US city. - **Open Source Leadership**: The nuScenes dataset is a widely used industry benchmark, establishing Motional as a thought leader and attracting top talent. ## Strategic Focus - **Commercialization at Scale**: Expanding the Las Vegas robotaxi service and replicating the model in new markets. - **Platform Versatility**: Developing the same core technology for both ride-hail and delivery to maximize revenue per vehicle and market opportunity. - **Safety-First Approach**: Continuing to lead the industry in transparency and safety data sharing to build public trust and regulatory confidence. - **Partnership Ecosystem**: Deepening integration with Uber and pursuing additional mobility network partnerships globally. ## Why Work Here - **Purpose-Driven Mission**: Employees are motivated by a clear social purpose: creating safer roads, more equitable transportation, and reducing emissions — not just building technology for profit. - **Cutting-Edge Engineering Challenges**: Work on the hardest problems in robotics, machine learning, AI, software, and sensor fusion, with direct impact on a product already on the streets. - **Culture & Values**: Described as "more human than big tech and more structured than start-ups." Core values include Safety as Bedrock, Build for Everyone (diversity & inclusion), Take Ownership, and Deliver the Future. - **Global, Collaborative Team**: Offices across the US (Boston, Las Vegas, Pittsburgh, Santa Monica) and Asia (Singapore), with a culture that emphasizes collaboration across teams and disciplines. - **Career Growth & Benefits**: Competitive benefits package, investment in employee development, and a "people first" approach that values career growth and well-being. Remote/hybrid policy not explicitly stated but global office presence suggests flexibility. ## Sources 1. [Motional Website](https://motional.com/) 2. [Motional Careers Page](https://motional.com/careers) 3. [Motional - What We Do](https://motional.com/what-we-do) 4. [Motional - Life at Motional](https://motional.com/life-motional) 5. [Motional - Open Positions](https://motional.com/open-positions) ## Other roles at Motional - [Strategy Analyst](https://feeny.ai/job/strategy-analyst-motional-boston-massachusetts-1jvepw14d7x7) — Boston Massachusetts, United States - [Associate Vehicle Test Specialist](https://feeny.ai/job/associate-vehicle-test-specialist-motional-las-vegas-nevada-pe21sr2v73q7) — Las Vegas Nevada, United States - [Senior Counsel](https://feeny.ai/job/senior-counsel-motional-las-vegas-nevada-ghba1767rpfs) — Las Vegas Nevada, United States - [Staff Design Release Engineer, Human-Machine Interface & User Experience](https://feeny.ai/job/staff-design-release-engineer-human-machine-interface-user-experience-motional-yae524z923fv) — Pittsburgh Pennsylvania, United States - [Senior Strategic Program Manager](https://feeny.ai/job/senior-strategic-program-manager-motional-boston-massachusetts-dkwkg466wqey) — Boston Massachusetts, United States - [Senior Motion Planning Engineer](https://feeny.ai/job/senior-motion-planning-engineer-motional-boston-massachusetts-g8z0k5fkgzqs) — Boston Massachusetts, United States / Las Vegas Nevada, United States / Pittsburgh Pennsylvania, United States - [Senior AV Test Engineer](https://feeny.ai/job/senior-av-test-engineer-motional-pittsburgh-pennsylvania-9cm1ww7bjgwc) — Pittsburgh Pennsylvania, United States - [IT Support Specialist [6 Month Contract]](https://feeny.ai/job/it-support-specialist-6-month-contract-motional-singapore-yjd8zt6j89g8) — Singapore - [Sr. QA Automation Test Engineer](https://feeny.ai/job/sr-qa-automation-test-engineer-motional-las-vegas-nevada-4ba9xexjqtd9) — Las Vegas Nevada, United States - [Virtual Test Engineer](https://feeny.ai/job/virtual-test-engineer-motional-las-vegas-nevada-23wwdc1kar11) — Las Vegas Nevada, United States / Pittsburgh Pennsylvania, United States