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Senior Motion Planning Engineer

Motional · Boston, Massachusetts, United States; Las Vegas, Nevada, United States; Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States; Remote U.S.

Posted 14 days ago

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Is this posting real?

This role has been open
14 days
Motional's roles stay open a median of 45 days
Reposted
No
Salary listed
No
0% of Motional's roles list one
Ghost-job risk at Motional
high
51 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
2026-09-17

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 a Senior Motion Planning Engineer on the Motion Planning team, you will conduct research and develop algorithms for motion planning in autonomous vehicles. Your responsibilities will include architecting and integrating algorithms, building a high-performance codebase, and mentoring junior team members. You will also collaborate with other technical teams to ensure the performance of the entire system.

Our read on this posting3.4out of 5
benefits
3/5
freshness
4/5
career value
5/5
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

  • PhD preferred in Robotics, Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a related field; or a Master's degree with 2+ years of experience in the robotics (preferably AV industry)
  • 5+ years of research experience in robotics / motion planning, with a proven track record of contributing to state-of-the-art solutions
  • 3+ years of C++ software development, with an emphasis on developing high-performance and reliable systems
  • Past experience owning and leading technical development on complex features from problem formulation through research, implementation, and deployment in a production environment
  • Thirst for knowledge, continuous innovation, and a drive to push the boundaries of autonomous driving technology.

Nice to have

  • Experience with probabilistic models, including but not limited to Gaussian mixture models, Hidden Markov Models, and Particle Filters.
  • Experience with Bayesian modeling and inference techniques for decision making under uncertainty.
  • Experience with the Bazel build framework

What you get

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

Worth weighing

  • No specific salary details provided beyond a range; actual compensation may vary based on various factors.
  • The role emphasizes a hybrid work schedule but can be fully remote, which may affect team dynamics and collaboration.
  • The position requires a strong background in research and development, which may not appeal to all candidates looking for more application-focused roles.

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Listed by Motional on their greenhouse job board, last confirmed open on 2026-09-17. PitchMeAI is not the employer.

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