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Principal Software Engineer, Team Lead - Perception Platforms

Motional · Singapore, Central, Singapore

Posted about 2 months ago

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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

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About this role

In this role, you will lead a high-performing team focused on developing and optimizing data, training, and evaluation pipelines for perception modeling in self-driving vehicles. You will provide technical guidance, mentor team members, and collaborate closely with machine learning engineers to enhance workflows and implement cutting-edge technologies. Additionally, you will oversee design and code reviews to ensure high-quality outputs and alignment with organizational goals.

Our read on this posting2.4out of 5
benefits
1/5
freshness
1/5
career value
5/5
role clarity
5/5
pay transparency
0/5

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What you need

  • 7+ years of professional software engineering experience
  • 3+ years in a leadership or mentorship role
  • 2+ years of experience with distributed machine learning training
  • BS or MS in Computer Science or related field
  • Fluency in Python and familiarity with data processing libraries
  • Proven experience in backend development and system architecture

Nice to have

  • Expertise in concurrency, parallel processing, and database systems
  • Experience with distributed computing frameworks like K8s and Ray
  • Track record of developing Perception systems for autonomous vehicles
  • Ph.D. in a relevant field or equivalent experience
  • Proficiency in modern C++ (C++14/17 or later)

Worth weighing

  • No salary listed
  • Focus on leadership and mentorship may require strong interpersonal skills
  • Role involves both hands-on coding and team management, which may be demanding
  • Emphasis on cutting-edge technologies suggests a fast-paced work environment

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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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