Senior Systems Engineer, Robotaxi Systems

Job overview

The Senior Systems Engineer, Robotaxi Systems role is hybrid in Las Vegas, NV, and pays $172,000–$229,000 per year. Motional develops autonomous driving technology with a mission to make driverless vehicles safe, reliable, and accessible. The role supports the Systems Readiness and Performance team. The engineer defines and evaluates system architecture, interfaces, and performance targets across autonomy, remote operations, and customer-facing software. This work supports validation, safety-case development, and readiness for commercial robotaxi deployment.

What you'll do

• Define architecture, requirements, and interfaces for remote operation, fleet orchestration, and mapping systems
• design processes and interfaces among autonomy, operators, and customers
• evaluate system performance using data pipelines, simulation, and verification and validation campaigns
• collaborate with software, AI, operations, simulation, and validation teams
• document workflows and system interactions
• assess relevant technologies and methodologies.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

senior systems engineer

robotaxi systems

las vegas nv

motional

$172k–$229k/year

hybrid

autonomous vehicles

systems architecture

python

git

performance metrics

safety validation

travel up to 20%

5+ years experience

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• Medical, dental, and vision
• 401(k) with company match
• health savings accounts
• life insurance
• pet insurance
• additional compensation may include bonus or company equity.

Why this role

Hybrid arrangement. Requires 5+ years of systems engineering experience and a relevant bachelor’s degree; Python and Git proficiency are listed. Travel up to 20%, typically 1–2 weeks each quarter, is expected. Preferred experience includes autonomous vehicle data, simulation, validation, and safety standards.

About the employer

Motional is hiring for this role. Industry: Engineering Services. Sector: 54.