1. What is a QA Engineer at Motional?
At Motional, a QA Engineer (which includes specialized tracks like AV Test Engineer, Test Control Engineer, and Test Specialist) is a guardian of safety and reliability. Motional is at the absolute forefront of driverless technology, developing advanced autonomous vehicles (AVs) that navigate complex urban environments. In this role, you do not just test software; you validate a highly complex cyber-physical system where software, sensors, actuators, and human behavior intersect in real time.
The impact of your work as a QA Engineer is profound. Every test plan you design, every automation script you deploy, and every edge case you uncover directly contributes to the safety of passengers, pedestrians, and other road users. You will work across virtual simulations, closed-track environments, and public road testing to ensure that the autonomous driving system behaves predictably and safely under all imaginable conditions.
This position is both intellectually challenging and highly strategic. You will collaborate closely with systems engineers, machine learning experts, and hardware teams to isolate bugs, validate system integration, and certify software releases. If you are passionate about cutting-edge robotics, safety-critical systems, and hands-on problem-solving, this role offers an unparalleled opportunity to shape the future of transportation.



