Senior Systems Engineer, Robotaxi Platform Systems

Mission Summary:

The Systems Readiness and Performance team is the crucial bridge between software development and real-world deployment. We are responsible for driving system design, for verifying and validating the stack, and for defining, measuring, and validating system performance targets. We work closely with stakeholders in autonomy, infrastructure, and operations to build the definitive safety case for the commercial launch of our fully driverless IONIQ 5 Robotaxis in Las Vegas later this year.

We are seeking a highly skilled Systems Engineer to play a critical role in defining our operating domain, enabling us to guide development, quickly scale existing operations, and expand to new cities.

What You'll Do:

Define the ODD: Define the Operating Domain such that it serves stakeholders’ needs.  This includes engineering teams that will use this definition to automate testing and coverage analysis.

Verify the ODD: Collaborate with engineering teams to set constraints on maps used for specific deployments.  Perform the verification ensuring map releases comply with performance constraints.

Develop AI-Powered Tools for Expansion: Develop AI-powered tools to measure and visualize ODD expansion opportunities.  Your tools and analysis will guide autonomy development for optimized scaling.

Collaborate Cross-Functionally: Serve as a primary point of contact for systems, autonomy, mapping teams to understand needs.

Document and Share Knowledge: Create clear documentation for analysis tools to enable others to leverage the tools you develop.

What We're Looking For:

2+ years of engineering experience and a Bachelor's degree in Systems Engineering, Computer Science, Aerospace Engineering, Robotics, or a related field; a Master's degree is a plus.

Strong proficiency in Python and a strong understanding of modern software development principles and production best practices.

Experience with database querying and visualization such as SQL, Looker

Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, particularly in the context of complex system performance evaluation and data analysis.

Proficient with Git and standard version control workflows.

Excellent communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to effectively communicate technical concepts and results to diverse audiences (engineers, product managers, leadership).

Proven ability to work both independently and effectively as part of a multidisciplinary team.

Strong attention to detail and a commitment to data quality, accuracy, and rigorous testing.

Comfortable working in a fast-paced, agile, continuous integration/continuous delivery (CI/CD) environment.

Physical Demands:

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to sit, talk, or hear. The employee is occasionally required to stand and at times for long periods; walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms. The employee must occasionally lift and move up to 50 pounds.

Travel Requirements (up to 20%):

Expected to travel for 1-2 weeks each quarter visiting all of our testing sites - mostly to Las Vegas, but also domestically as needed for the business.

Working Environment:

The work environment characteristics described here represent those a team member encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The team member is regularly exposed to mechanical and computer parts. The team member is occasionally exposed to fumes and/or airborne particles. The noise level in the environment is low to moderate.

Motional AD LLC is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer and we welcome all qualified applicants.  All applicants will receive impartial consideration without regard to race, sex, color, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, genetic data, religion, gender identity, sexual orientation or other legally protected status.  Motional AD LLC is a Drug-free workplace.

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

$149,000—$198,500 USD