All active Principal Engineer roles based in Nevada.
Pick a job to read the details
Tap any role on the left — its description and apply link will open here.
Share this job
Mission Summary:
As a Technical Lead Manager at Motional, you'll lead a team responsible for the development and delivery of core trajectory planning algorithms via numerical optimization for autonomous vehicles. In this role, you will be at the forefront of shaping the motion planning and control systems that enable our fleet to navigate complex environments safely, efficiently, and comfortably. As a key leader, you will drive the development and continuous performance improvements of cutting-edge trajectory generation algorithms, collaborate with cross-functional teams (Planning, Perception, Prediction, Localization, ML Products, and Systems Engineering), and mentor a talented group of highly skilled engineers to deliver state-of-the-art solutions.
If you are passionate about autonomous driving and being part of our commercial launch this year, thrive on solving challenging real-world problems, and eager to make a significant impact in a rapidly evolving field, we want to hear from you!
What you'll do:
What we're looking for:
We encourage a hybrid schedule with in-office time at one of our locations in Boston, Pittsburgh, or Las Vegas to support collaboration, or this role can be fully remote.
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.
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.
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, 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.
Ready to apply?
Apply to Motional
Share this job
Ever imagined saying, “I helped launch the future of transportation”?
We’re rewriting the rules of urban mobility. At Vay, customers tap a button and a car arrives - with no one inside - powered by our world-first Remote Driving technology on real public streets.
We’re live in Las Vegas and scaling fast, powered by a strategic investment of up to $410 million from Grab. Our mission is simple: replace private car ownership with a faster, cleaner, door-to-door mobility model. If you want to build something real, visible, and genuinely transformative, you’ll feel right at home here.
Curious to experience Vay yourself? Use the code VAYCANDIDATE for $10 off your first trip in Las Vegas! Download the "Vay" app from the Apple or Google Play store & off you go!
Please note this role is based in our Las Vegas office, if you aren't already located here we will financially support relocation. As a Principal Full-Stack Engineer, Ops Tools This is a rare opportunity to build mission-critical software that directly powers real-world operations. You’ll help scale Vay’s Las Vegas service by designing and shipping end-to-end operational tools used every day by people on the ground and behind the wheel, remotely.
This role is built for engineers who want high ownership, real users, and real consequences. You’ll sit at the intersection of mobility, real-time systems, and remote driving, helping shape one of the world’s first commercial remote operations platforms.
If you’re excited by ambiguity, value impact over abstraction, and want your software to move actual cars, not just pixels, this role is for you.
Strong full-stack depth.
Confident in modern frontend development using React and TypeScript.
Hands-on experience building backend services and APIs.
Solid understanding of:
RESTful API design
Authentication and authorization
Secure API integrations
Strong fundamentals in relational databases, including data modeling, transactions, indexing, and querying.
Proven experience working with design systems to build consistent, scalable interfaces.
Ability to translate complex, high-stakes workflows into clear, efficient, and error-resistant user experiences.
Comfortable working closely with non-engineering stakeholders (Ops, CS, Product).
Thrives in environments with ambiguity and evolving requirements.
Drives clarity through iteration, feedback, and pragmatic decision-making.
Experience building data-intensive or real-time user interfaces (streaming updates, large tables, map-based views).
Experience integrating third-party tools or platforms.
Background in operational, logistics, or mobility-related systems.
💪 A global team of smart, motivated people from 30+ countries who love tackling hard problems and turning bold ideas into reality.
🌍 Huge scope for impact in a fast paced environment
💰 ESOP stock options: A stake in Vay’s future – not just a salary.
🌴 Unlimited Paid Vacation Days
🎫 401(k) programme
🏥 Health, Dental & Vision Insurance
🚗 All Vay team members receive 30% off their Vay rides
🏋️♂️ Wellness Hub free gym access & wellness app subscriptions
🛍️ Exclusive external discounts
💼 $350 Home office budget
✈️ Relocation financial assistance when relocating to Las Vegas
🎊 Regular team events throughout the year
For more information on Vay’s physical demands, working environments and safety requirements, you can review this link. We’ll also cover anything specific to this role during the first interview.
We’d love to stay connected for future opportunities, so feel free to include your LinkedIn profile when you apply.
We welcome applications from all backgrounds and experiences. If you’re excited about shaping something truly groundbreaking, we’d be happy to hear from you.
Ready to apply?
Apply to Vay
Cookies & analytics
This site uses cookies from third-party services to deliver its features and to analyze traffic.