Senior Software Engineer, HIL Infrastructure

Motional•Las Vegas, NV

7d•$149,000 - $198,500•Hybrid

About The Position

Motional is seeking a Senior Software Engineer to join its Hardware in the Loop (HIL) Infrastructure team. The role focuses on scaling and automating offboard testing workflows to make them thorough, efficient, and reliable. The engineer will work hands-on with HIL infrastructure, physical bench hardware, and autonomous-vehicle software, contributing to the continuous improvement, scaling, and reliability of testing infrastructure in support of safe autonomous deployment. The position involves writing and evaluating simulations, interfacing with hardware testing, and improving the AV software release process. It works across infrastructure and autonomy teams to make offboard HIL testing accessible and representative, support reliable software releases, and meet customer needs in offboard simulation and testing environments. The role is hybrid, with flexible work locations and some on-site HIL work and cross-team collaboration. Working directly on HIL equipment requires knowledge of basic electrical systems and safety. The estimated base salary range is $149,000–$198,500 USD. The role may include additional compensation such as a bonus or company equity. Motional benefits may include medical, dental, and vision insurance, a 401(k) with company match, health savings accounts, life insurance, and pet insurance.

Requirements

At least 5 years of experience working in Linux.
At least 5 years of experience writing Python.
At least 5 years of experience working with Git and CI/CD.
At least 3 years of experience interfacing with databases, such as SQL, Postgres, or Trino.
At least 2 years of experience working with C++.
At least 2 years of experience working with hardware, sensors, or low-voltage electrical systems.
Familiarity or experience with Vehicle CAN and interfacing with it through Python automation.
Electrical familiarity for HIL bench connections and setup.
Strong written and oral communication skills.
Experience working in cross-functional development teams, including quarterly roadmap design.
BS or MS in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or Mechatronics with a Software option.

Nice To Haves

Experience with cloud services such as AWS, GCP, or Azure.
Hands-on simulation experience, including OSC2 and YAML.
Simulation scenario experience.
Autonomous driving experience.
Familiarity with networking, routing, VPNs, or VPCs.

Responsibilities

Automate HIL bench health, accessibility, and reliability to support HIL testing.
Implement release-management automation to define compatible software builds between vehicle components.
Work with operations teams to address release blockers, ensure their resolution, and help prevent similar issues through improvements to offboard testing infrastructure.
Analyze data to identify deficiencies, errors, and overlooked optimizations in the team’s tools and processes.
Maintain HIL benches and ensure critical pipelines remain active and successful.
Contribute to HIL simulations and offboard testing workflows in collaboration with autonomy and infrastructure teams.