Motional

Principal Engineer - Tech Lead Manager, AI Agents for ML Infra

United States

Not SpecifiedCompensation
Expert & Leadership (9+ years)Experience Level
Full TimeJob Type
UnknownVisa
AI & Machine Learning, Artificial Intelligence, Autonomous Vehicles, InfrastructureIndustries

Requirements

Candidates must possess a Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or a related technical field, or equivalent practical experience, along with at least 8 years of professional software development experience, including technical leadership. Proficiency in Python and experience with cloud platforms like GCP, AWS, or Azure are essential. Demonstrated experience building applications with LLMs or generative AI, and developing/operating core ML infrastructure, MLOps systems, or data-intensive platforms is required. Preferred qualifications include a Master's or PhD, 2+ years in people management, proven Tech Lead Manager experience, deep hands-on experience with AI agent frameworks, expertise in the end-to-end ML lifecycle, experience defining multi-quarter technical strategies, and a track record of delivering complex 0-to-1 projects.

Responsibilities

The Principal Engineer, Tech Lead Manager, AI Agents for ML Infra will define the technical vision and roadmap for AI agents within ML infrastructure, identifying automation opportunities. They will recruit, hire, and manage a team of engineers, fostering innovation and technical excellence. This role involves leading the design and implementation of AI agentic systems, including LLM selection, control flow design, tool development, and evaluation frameworks. The engineer will also serve as the senior-most technical contributor, writing code, conducting design reviews, and prototyping solutions. Collaboration with stakeholders from other infrastructure and ML teams is key, as is establishing and owning metrics to measure the success and impact of the team's work on developer productivity and infrastructure efficiency.

Skills

Machine Learning Infrastructure
AI Agents
Platform Engineering
Large-scale Systems
Data Pipelines
LLMs
Agentic Control Flows
Evaluation Frameworks
Technical Leadership
Mentoring
Recruiting
System Design
Software Engineering

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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