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Is this posting real?
- This role has been open
- 65 days Motional's roles stay open a median of 66 days
- Reposted
- No
- Salary listed
- No 0% of Motional's roles list one
- Ghost-job risk at Motional
- high 63 stale, 1 reposted of 74 open
- Hiring momentum
- 107 roles opened in the last 90 days ↑ up vs. the prior 90 days
- Last confirmed on the employer's board
- 2026-10-08
Measured from postings appearing on and disappearing from Motional's own greenhouse board since 2026-08-03. Full hiring picture for Motional.
About this role
As an AV Test Engineer at Motional, you will be responsible for validating the safety and performance of self-driving technology through rigorous testing. Your role involves designing and executing test campaigns across various environments, developing test plans, and analyzing data to ensure high-quality releases. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams and utilize simulation platforms and hardware testing techniques to support the development of autonomous vehicle features.
- benefits
- 3/5
- freshness
- 1/5
- career value
- 4/5
- role clarity
- 5/5
- pay transparency
- 0/5
Scored from the posting itself — how clearly the role is described, how much it says about pay and benefits, and how recently it was listed. Not a judgement of Motional as an employer.
What you need
- Bachelor’s degree or higher in Engineering, Robotics, ECE, Computer Science, or a relevant technical field
- 2+ years in software QA, systems testing, or mechatronic system validation, preferably within ADAS or autonomous systems
- Proficiency in Linux and programming/scripting languages such as Python, C++, or Bash/Shell
- Experience writing and developing comprehensive test cases and test plans
- Demonstrated ability to troubleshoot, debug, and think logically to remove bias from problem evaluation
- Ability to operate effectively amid ambiguity and interpret evolving system requirements in a fast-paced environment
Nice to have
- Proficiency with AV simulation platforms (e.g., Applied Intuition, IPG Carmaker, NVIDIA DRIVE Sim)
- Hands-on experience with Hardware-in-the-Loop (HIL) environments and automotive communication protocols (CAN, LIN, Ethernet)
- Experience with track-based testing and mechatronic system integration
What you get
- Medical, dental, vision
- 401k with a company match
- Health saving accounts
- Life insurance
- Pet insurance
Worth weighing
- No specific mention of remote work options
- Role involves exposure to outdoor conditions and mechanical parts
- Work may require lifting and moving up to 50 pounds
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Listed by Motional on their greenhouse job board, last confirmed open on 2026-10-08. PitchMeAI is not the employer.
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