Manager, Applied Science (Telematics & OCR) at Motive

Austin, Texas, United States

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Not SpecifiedCompensation
Expert & Leadership (9+ years)Experience Level
Full TimeJob Type
UnknownVisa
Transportation, Logistics, Construction, Energy, ManufacturingIndustries

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in a quantitative field (CS, AI, Math, Statistics, or related)
  • Previous experience running a technical team
  • 4+ years of experience in deep learning, machine learning, or applied AI
  • Experience working with hardware, robotics, telematics, geospatial data, or sensor fusion
  • Proficiency in Python (TensorFlow, PyTorch, NumPy, Pandas)
  • Strong experience in SQL and handling large-scale datasets
  • Knowledge of transformer models, LLMs, and multimodal AI
  • Experience with ML model deployment on cloud platforms (AWS, GCP)
  • Understanding of probability, statistics, and optimization techniques
  • Ability to translate business problems into scientific solutions and communicate technical findings to stakeholders

Responsibilities

  • Manage and scale a team of applied scientists and engineers
  • Develop, train, and optimize deep learning models for safety, compliance, and fleet operations, including LLMs, transformer models, and multimodal AI
  • Design and implement ML pipelines for large-scale data processing, including feature engineering, model training, and real-time inference
  • Work with vision, telematics and sensor data (dashcam, GPS, IMU, accelerometers) to improve event detection models (e.g., collision detection, risky driving behavior)
  • Fine-tune and distill large models (LLMs, Vision Transformers, etc.) to optimize latency and deployment efficiency on edge devices and cloud infrastructure
  • Collaborate with engineering teams to deploy models into production, ensuring robustness, interpretability, and real-time performance
  • Conduct A/B testing and causal inference studies to evaluate the impact of AI-driven decisions
  • Stay up to date with the latest research in deep learning, generative AI, and optimization methods, bringing innovations into production

Skills

Machine Learning
Deep Learning
LLMs
Forecasting
Multimodal Models
Telematics
OCR
Geospatial Data
Sensor Data
Inference Optimization
Collision Detection

Motive

Enhances broadband services for providers

About Motive

Motive focuses on enhancing the customer experience for broadband service providers. They offer a strategy called the High Leverage Network, which helps service providers simplify their offerings, making it easier for customers to buy, own, and use their services. This approach allows providers to fully utilize their networks to improve business outcomes and stand out in a competitive market. Unlike other companies, Motive emphasizes continuous innovation as a key differentiator, enabling service providers to create a more personalized and engaging experience for their customers. The ultimate goal of Motive is to help service providers deliver a superior customer experience that drives loyalty and business success.

Austin, TexasHeadquarters
1871Year Founded
IPOCompany Stage
Data & Analytics, Enterprise SoftwareIndustries
51-200Employees

Benefits

Health, dental, vision, & life insurance
PTO
Paid Holidays
Parental leave
401(k)
Performance Bonus
Employee Stock Purchase Plan
Company Social Outings
Work From Home Policy

Risks

Emerging competition from agile startups threatens Motive's market share.
Rapid AI advancements may outpace Motive's current audio capabilities.
Consumer privacy concerns could lead to regulatory scrutiny impacting operations.

Differentiation

Motive's ALIVE system offers a unique immersive audio experience for gaming.
High Leverage Network strategy enhances customer experience through continuous innovation.
Focus on personalized audio content differentiates Motive from traditional audio companies.

Upsides

Growing demand for immersive audio in gaming boosts ALIVE system's market potential.
Partnerships with streaming platforms enhance Motive's audio offerings and subscriber retention.
Rise of virtual reality applications creates opportunities for Motive's sophisticated audio solutions.

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