Senior Engineer, AV Behavior Evaluation

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By combining expert human judgment with advanced data-driven techniques, we evaluate the system behavior performance.

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Mission Summary The AV Behavior Design and Evaluation Team is responsible for owning the design and assessment of AV behavior utilizing the concept of AV behavior competencies. The team relies on systematic decomposition of AV behavior along with data-driven assessment utilizing data from on‑road and simulation test modalities.

Deliver strategic insights and recommendations on projects regarding scenario-based testing Build meaningful visualizations and templates for the team to utilize Focus on automating result analysis processes and gaps, removing manual processes where applicable Support the development, execution, and analyses of test strategy for features validation Communicate test results to development teams and management and facilitate resolving of technical issues What we’re looking for Bachelor’s degree and 2 years of experience in Engineering, Computer Science, Data Science OR equivalent experience in relevant industry Strong understanding of Autonomous Vehicle architecture and functions of key subsystems such as perception, planning, prediction etc.

Experience with analyzing simulation and real‑world data for robotic systems, preferably autonomous vehicles Fluency in SQL or similar languages Fluency in data visualization techniques Experience in building python‑based projects for data analysis and insights Excellent interpersonal skills to build relationships with other teams Excellent communication skills; effective in communicating complex concepts and driving resolutions Self‑starter who is motivated to set and achieve goals and takes initiative to drive ambiguous tasks/projects to completion Bonus Points (not required) Masters degree in relevant field Experience using simulation tools Experience in evaluating Autonomous Driving Behavior using large‑scale data Familiarity with AV Behavior evaluation standards and best practices Work Location & Schedule We encourage a hybrid schedule with in‑office time in Pittsburgh to support collaboration, or this role can be fully remote.

Benefits Candidates for certain positions are eligible to participate in Motional’s benefits program. Motional’s benefits include medical, dental, vision, 401k with a company match, health saving accounts, life insurance, pet insurance, and more.

We are responsible for building and operating robust, large‑scale evaluation systems, alongside sophisticated simulation workflows and insightful diagnostic tools.

What you’ll be doing Propose behavioral expectations on AV capabilities Support standardization of metrics used in performance evaluation for AV capabilities to ensure consistency Effectively utilize existing metrics and propose the need for new metrics to evaluate AV performance in large‑scale simulation testing Propose soft/hard targets for metrics using statistical methods and back them up with driving data Propose and implement ideas to analyze simulation, resimulation and public road testing results for stakeholders in Systems, Autonomy, Safety etc.

Compensation $149,000—$198,500 USD. This role may include additional forms of compensation such as a bonus or company equity. 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.

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