Director, Onboard Core Software

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in Nevada, +2 more states.

📋 Description

• Lead teams in the delivery of Motional’s embedded firmware, operating systems, runtime, and middleware software foundations.

• Take ownership of the onboard software infrastructure from start to finish.

• Set the strategic direction and execution plan for the software foundation of Motional’s autonomous vehicles.

• Create a unified roadmap, intake process, and escalation pathway for the onboard stack.

• Act as the primary engineering liaison to Vehicle Platform Engineering, Autonomy, and Safety teams.

• Ensure the current-generation platform remains operational while developing the next-generation platform program.

• Manage startup sequencing, storage lifecycle, compute, ECU bring-up, and cross-layer latency performance.

• Oversee the onboard software stack, covering SoCs, safety MCUs, GPU computing, operating systems, drivers, physical-world interfaces, runtimes, compute resource management, system health monitoring, safety, and diagnostics software.

• Lead and mentor engineering managers and technical leaders.

• Take charge of hiring, leveling, performance evaluation, and career advancement for the organization.

• Address cross-organizational challenges, manage intake and prioritization, and handle escalations effectively.

• Define the criteria for release completion and establish quality metrics for safe and reliable onboard software.

⛳️ Requirements

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or equivalent knowledge and experience.

• Over 12 years of software engineering experience.

• At least 5 years of experience leading organizations with 40 or more engineers in a managerial capacity.

• Proven experience in software that runs on physical hardware, including automotive, robotics, aerospace, or consumer devices.

• Hands-on experience in building or leading teams that develop embedded firmware, Linux kernel or BSP software, real-time middleware, or high-performance runtimes.

• Ability to engage in discussions about boot sequencing, IPC latency, or resource scheduling with Principal Engineers.

• Experience running software in production environments on a fleet or in the field.

• Proven track record of maintaining a current platform while transitioning to the next one.

• Experience in hiring, developing, and retaining talent as the organization expands.

• Experience in managing a significant area that spans multiple teams and establishing cross-organizational boundaries.

• Excellent writing and speaking skills; able to articulate technical trade-offs to executives, peers, and engineers.

• Experience in building inclusive teams.

• Ability to set and uphold high engineering quality standards.

• Candidates for specific positions may need to meet the eligibility criteria of Motional’s benefits program.

• Must comply with Federal Law employment verification through E-Verify.

🏝️ Benefits

• Medical insurance.

• Dental insurance.

• Vision insurance.

• 401k with a company match.

• Health savings accounts.

• Life insurance.

• Pet insurance.

• Additional compensation options, such as bonuses or company equity, may be available.

• Flexible hybrid work schedule with options for in-office or fully remote work.

• Inclusive environment and a progressive, global culture.