(Sr) Director Machine Learning

Motional is seeking a highly skilled and experienced leader to advance machine learning initiatives. This role requires a blend of deep technical expertise and strong leadership abilities. The ideal candidate will drive the development and implementation of state-of-the-art machine learning models and strategies to enhance our autonomous driving technology and planning systems.

What You’ll Do: 

• Leadership and Strategy:
• Develop and execute a comprehensive machine learning strategy that aligns with Motional’s vision for autonomous driving.
• Lead, mentor, and manage a team of highly skilled data scientists, machine learning engineers, and analysts.
• Foster a culture of innovation, collaboration, and continuous improvement within the machine learning team.
• Technical Oversight:
• Oversee the design, development, and deployment of advanced machine learning models.
• Ensure models are scalable, robust, and capable of real-time processing and decision-making.
• Collaborate with software engineering and robotics teams to integrate machine learning solutions into the autonomous driving stack.
• Data Management and Analysis:
• Drive the collection, cleaning, and preprocessing of large-scale datasets from various sensors and sources.
• Implement best practices for data management, including data governance, security, and privacy compliance.
• Utilize advanced statistical and analytical techniques to extract meaningful patterns and trends from data.
• Innovation and Research:
• Stay abreast of the latest advancements in machine learning, artificial intelligence, and autonomous driving technologies.
• Identify opportunities to apply emerging technologies and methodologies to enhance Motional’s autonomous driving capabilities.
• Lead research initiatives to explore new machine learning applications in the autonomous vehicle domain.
• Performance Monitoring and Improvement:
• Continuously monitor the performance of deployed models and algorithms, ensuring they meet operational requirements.
• Implement feedback loops and continuous improvement processes to enhance model accuracy and reliability.
• Collaborate with safety and regulatory teams to ensure compliance with industry standards and regulations.

What You’ll Need:

• Master's or Ph.D. in Computer Science, Data Science, Robotics, or a related field.

• Proven experience (10+ years) in machine learning, predictive analytics, and data science, with a track record of successful project delivery.
• Strong leadership and people management skills, with experience leading cross-functional teams in a fast-paced environment.
• Expertise in machine learning algorithms, statistical modeling, and data analysis.
• Proficiency in programming languages such as Python, C++, and SQL, as well as experience with machine learning frameworks (e.g., TensorFlow, PyTorch).
• Extensive experience with autonomous driving technologies.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills, with the ability to convey complex technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders.
• Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to think strategically and analytically.
• Experience with cloud platforms (e.g., AWS, Azure, Google Cloud) and big data technologies (e.g., Hadoop, Spark) is a plus.

About Us:

Motional is at the forefront of innovation in autonomous vehicle technology. We are dedicated to transforming transportation through cutting-edge machine learning and artificial intelligence. Join us in our mission to create a safer, more efficient future with autonomous driving solutions.