Motional

Principal Tech Lead Manager - VLM/LLM for Large Scale Data Mining

United States

Not SpecifiedCompensation
Senior (5 to 8 years)Experience Level
Full TimeJob Type
UnknownVisa
Autonomous Vehicles, Artificial Intelligence, Data Mining, AI & Machine LearningIndustries

Position Overview

  • Location Type: Not Specified
  • Job Type: Not Specified
  • Salary: $175,000 - $281,100 USD

Motional is seeking a highly skilled and motivated Principal Technical Lead Manager to lead large-scale data mining efforts utilizing cutting-edge Vision Language Models (VLM) and Large Language Models (LLM). The ideal candidate will have a strong background in machine learning, data engineering, and leadership, with experience in developing and deploying advanced AI solutions for data analysis and extraction.

At Motional, data plays a critical role in fueling our ML-centered autonomous driving vehicle. Our robo-taxi fleet collects petabytes of data on the road every day – the Data Mining team is mining & filtering the massive influx of fleet data by developing billion-scale data workflows and state-of-the-art mining algorithms. Through our mining and learning frameworks, we continuously improve the on-road performance of ML products for perception, prediction & planning with every mile driven. We mine for model errors, anomalies, rare objects & long-tail driving scenarios across millions of driving hours – these are used for laser-focused ML model training and continuous edge case validation. We are looking for an engineer to spearhead new mining strategies & workflows and help deliver high-quality data that improve our core ML products.

Responsibilities

  • Lead a team of engineers and researchers in developing data products utilizing foundation models such as multi-modal encoding models (CLIP-style models), vision language models (VLMs) and large language models (LLMs) and adapt them to the autonomous driving domain via pre-training, fine-tuning and prompt optimization.
  • Drive innovation by researching and experimenting with new VLM/LLM techniques and technologies.
  • Own large-scale mining workflows that surface rare objects, model errors & long-tail events.
  • Build high-quality datasets to improve ML products through training & edge case validation.
  • Provide statistical depth on model performance & generalization through rigorous error analysis across complex driving scenarios.
  • Provide technical leadership and mentorship to the team, fostering a culture of collaboration and continuous improvement.
  • Manage project timelines, resources, and deliverables to ensure successful project execution.

Requirements

  • Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Data Science, or a related field.
  • Extensive experience in machine learning, data mining, and natural language processing.
  • Proven experience in developing and deploying VLM/LLM models.
  • Strong programming skills in Python and familiarity with machine learning frameworks such as TensorFlow or PyTorch.
  • Experience with large-scale data processing and distributed computing technologies.
  • Excellent leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills.

Bonus Points

  • Ph.D. in Computer Science or a related field.
  • Experience with cloud platforms such as AWS, Google Cloud, or Azure.
  • Experience with machine learning in the autonomous driving domain.
  • Publications or contributions to the AI/ML community.

Company Information

Motional is a driverless technology company. 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.

Note on Salary: 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.

Skills

Machine Learning
Data Engineering
AI Solutions
Data Mining
Large Language Models (LLMs)
Vision Language Models (VLMs)
Multi-modal Encoding Models
Pre-training
Fine-tuning
Prompt Optimization
Model Error Detection
Anomaly Detection
Edge Case Validation
Data Workflow Development
Statistical Analysis

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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