Mission Summary:

We are seeking a talented Senior Frontend Software Engineer to develop and roll out the next generation of our advanced tools to support autonomous driving. As part of the Map Creator team, you will play a critical role in building a sophisticated web-based application that produces semantic map annotations for our AVs. We focus on streamlining end-user workflows, creating performant visualization and editing of huge scale map data, and automating map production. We support the evolving map data needs of our researchers and engineers.

What you’ll be doing:

Design, develop, and deploy scalable frontend solutions for our web-based map visualizations and editors.
Write clean, idiomatic, and maintainable code that adheres to best practices.
Optimize applications for peak performance and scalability to handle huge scale data.
Mentor and guide less experienced engineers and those from other specialties, fostering their growth and collaboration.
Exhibit proactive initiative and ownership in achieving goals, enhancing processes, and driving innovative solutions.
Collaborate with machine learning teams to integrate automation into the annotation process, for maximum efficiency.
Work cross-functionally with diverse teams and disciplines to develop cutting-edge map solutions and achieve shared objectives.

What we’re looking for:

Bachelors or Masters in Computer Science or related field.
5+ years professional experience as a frontend software engineer.
Strong JavaScript software engineering skills (modern ES, Typescript).
Good understanding of modern Javascript frameworks and its ecosystem (React, Angular or equivalent; but React is preferred).
Strong grasp of engineering fundamentals including asynchronous programming, data structures, solution design, architecture, and design patterns.
Experience in profiling and optimizing web performance.
Experience in Test Driven Development and writing testable code
Strong problem-solving skills and a keen aptitude for learning new technologies and methodologies.
Excellent communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to engage effectively with both technical teams and non-technical stakeholders.

Bonus points (not required):

Knowledge of geospatial data, libraries, and tools
Experience in 3D visualization and technologies (Three.js, DeckGL, WebGL, WebGPU)
UI/UX experience

Motional is a driverless technology company making autonomous vehicles a safe, reliable, and accessible reality. We’re driven by something more.

Our journey is always people first.

We aren't just developing driverless cars; we're creating safer roadways, more equitable transportation options, and making our communities better places to live, work, and connect. Our team is made up of engineers, researchers, innovators, dreamers and doers, who are creating a technology with the potential to transform the way we move.

Higher purpose, greater impact.

We’re creating first-of-its-kind technology that will transform transportation. To do so successfully, we must design for everyone in our cities and on our roads. We believe in building a great place to work through a progressive, global culture that is diverse, inclusive, and ensures people feel valued at every level of the organization. Diversity helps us to see the world differently; it’s not only good for our business, it’s the right thing to do.

Scale up, not starting up.

Our team is behind some of the industry's largest leaps forward, including the first fully-autonomous cross-country drive in the U.S, the launch of the world's first robotaxi pilot, and operation of the world's longest-standing public robotaxi fleet. We’re driven to scale; we’re moving towards commercialization of our technology, and we need team members who are ready to embrace change and challenges.

Formed as a joint venture between Hyundai Motor Group and Aptiv, Motional is fundamentally changing how people move through their lives. Headquartered in Boston, Motional has operations in the U.S and Asia. For more information, visit www.Motional.com and follow us on Twitter, LinkedIn, Facebook, Instagram and YouTube.

Motional AD Inc. is an EOE. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. To comply with Federal Law, we participate in E-Verify. All newly-hired employees are queried through this electronic system established by the DHS and the SSA to verify their identity and employment eligibility.

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