Lead Platform Engineer
TetraScienceSalary not specified
Full Time
Expert & Leadership (9+ years)
Not SpecifiedCompensation
Expert & Leadership (9+ years)Experience Level
Full TimeJob Type
UnknownVisa
Autonomous Vehicles, TechnologyIndustries
Requirements
- 5+ years of professional experience as a data engineer or data pipeline engineer
- BS or MS in Computer Science or related field
- Expertise with Python programming
- Expertise with AWS services and solutions (EKS, Lambda, ETL)
- Experience with distributed system design and development
- Strong written and oral communication skills
- Comfortable working in a fast-paced, continuous delivery environment
Responsibilities
- Lead and provide mentorship to a team of engineers both technically and professionally
- Manage and drive team timelines, project commitments, and roadmap deliverables
- Work closely with users, leadership, and stakeholders to align and coordinate product design, project execution, and operational usage in setting and achieving objectives and key results
- Design, build, and maintain scalable data processing and access with cloud ETL technology
- Implement interfaces to enable self-service data pipelines
- Write high-quality, maintainable code to process terabytes of data
- Lead and champion high-level system design and quality code reviews/technical contributions
- Take a strong sense of ownership and responsibility for mentoring engineers
Skills
Key technologies and capabilities for this role
Questions & Answers
Common questions about this position
What is the salary range for this Principal Engineer role?
This information is not specified in the job description.
Is this position remote or does it require office work?
This information is not specified in the job description.
What technical skills are required for this role?
The role requires expertise with Python programming, AWS services and solutions (EKS, Lambda, ETL), and experience with distributed system design and development.
What does the work environment look like at Motional for this team?
The role involves working in a fast-paced, continuous delivery environment, leading a team responsible for petabyte-scale data pipelines for autonomous vehicles.
What experience makes a candidate stand out for this Principal Engineer position?
Candidates with 5+ years as a data engineer, expertise in Python and AWS, plus bonus experience in people management, infrastructure monitoring, microservices, or cross-functional teams will stand out.
Motional
Develops fully driverless robotaxis for urban transport
About Motional
Motional develops fully driverless vehicles, specifically robotaxis, aimed at transforming urban transportation. Their all-electric robotaxis are designed to navigate complex city environments safely and efficiently. Motional partners with ride-hailing and delivery services, providing them with advanced autonomous vehicle technology to enhance their operations and reduce costs. A unique aspect of Motional's service is its Command Center, which allows for real-time tracking of each robotaxi, enabling human agents to monitor performance and ensure passenger safety. Unlike many competitors, Motional focuses on integrating its vehicles into existing mobility networks, making driverless technology accessible and reliable. The company's goal is to make autonomous vehicles a safe and integral part of urban transportation.
Boston, MassachusettsHeadquarters
2020Year Founded
$5,000MTotal Funding
GROWTH_EQUITY_NON_VCCompany Stage
Robotics & Automation, Automotive & TransportationIndustries
1,001-5,000Employees
Benefits
401K: 401K with up to 7.5% match
time Off: Unlimited sick and vacation days
Transportation: Commuter and fitness benefits
Healthcare: 3 plan options to support diverse needs
IVF: Fertility assistance
Risks
Motional laid off 550 employees, indicating financial and operational challenges.
Aptiv reduced its stake in Motional, impacting operational capabilities.
Delays in autonomous vehicle deployment to 2026 could hinder market entry plans.
Differentiation
Motional offers a state-of-the-art Command Center for real-time robotaxi tracking.
The company focuses on all-electric, driverless robotaxis for urban environments.
Motional partners with ride-hailing services to integrate autonomous vehicles into their operations.
Upsides
Motional raised $475 million from Hyundai, indicating strong financial backing.
Partnerships with Uber and Shake Shack expand Motional's market reach in delivery services.
Increased investment in robotics highlights potential funding opportunities for Motional.
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