ML Research Intern, Behaviors Team

ML Research Intern, Behaviors Team

Mission Summary:

We are seeking a highly motivated intern to join our Behaviors team. In this role, you will conduct cutting-edge research on Machine Learning for prediction and planning within the context of autonomous driving. You will collaborate with the team responsible for foundational projects like nuScenes, nuPlan, PBP Trajectory Prediction, and DriveIRL. The goal is to deliver innovative ML technologies that align with Motional’s core values, upholding the highest standards of quality, scientific rigor, and innovation.

What you’ll be doing:

• Conduct research on driving behavior-related topics, including but not limited to motion prediction and planning, agent simulation, scenario generation, and Vision-Language-Action (VLA) models.
• Work with large-scale internal real-world driving datasets to validate and demonstrate the effectiveness of your research findings.
• Collaborate with various internal teams to facilitate the deployment of your research results into autonomous vehicles and participate in on-road testing.
• Actively contribute to the scientific community by publishing research results in top-tier papers and patents.

What we are looking for:

• Currently enrolled in a Master’s or PhD program in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Robotics, or a similar technical field of study.
• Possess a strong Machine Learning research background, evidenced by publications in any of the following top-tier conferences: RSS, ICRA, CoRL, CVPR, ICRL, ICML, NeurIPS, etc.
• Proficiency in Python coding and experience with PyTorch or other commonly-used deep learning frameworks.
• Demonstrated one-team mindset and proven ability to effectively collaborate with other researchers and engineers.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Previous experience in autonomous driving is preferred.

Important Notes:

• This is a hybrid onsite internship position.
• Location options: Boston, MA or Pittsburgh, PA.
• We will accept resumes on a rolling basis until the role is filled.
• Compensation will be determined based on your location and degree level.

About Motional:

Motional is a leading driverless technology company committed to making autonomous vehicles a safe, reliable, and accessible reality. We are driven by a higher purpose, focusing on people first:

• People First: We are not just developing driverless cars; we are creating safer roadways, more equitable transportation options, and enhancing our communities.
• Higher Purpose, Greater Impact: Our team of engineers, researchers, innovators, and dreamers are creating first-of-its-kind technology with the potential to transform transportation. We believe in building a great place to work through a progressive, global culture that is diverse, inclusive, and ensures everyone feels valued.
• Scale Up, Not Starting Up: Motional has a rich history of industry firsts, including the first fully-autonomous cross-country drive in the U.S., the launch of the world’s first robotaxi pilot, and operating the world’s longest-standing public robotaxi fleet. Formed as a joint venture between Hyundai Motor Group and Aptiv, we are rapidly moving towards the commercialization of our technology and seek team members ready to embrace change and challenges.

Headquartered in Boston, Motional has operations across the U.S. and Asia. For more information, visit www.Motional.com and follow us on Twitter, LinkedIn, Instagram, and YouTube.

Equal Opportunity Employer & Compliance:

Motional AD Inc. is an EOE (Equal Opportunity Employer). 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.