Front End Engineer (TypeScript, React.js)

Motional is a pioneering driverless technology company dedicated to making autonomous vehicles a safe, reliable, and accessible mode of transportation. As a joint venture between Hyundai Motor Group and Aptiv, Motional is at the forefront of innovation in the autonomous vehicle industry, with a mission to transform mobility and improve community safety. Headquartered in Boston, with operations spanning the U.S. and Asia, Motional has established itself as a leader through groundbreaking achievements such as the first fully-autonomous cross-country drive in the United States, the launch of the world’s first robotaxi pilot, and the operation of the longest-standing public robotaxi fleet. The company fosters a diverse, inclusive, and innovative culture committed to scaling advanced autonomous solutions for widespread deployment.

About the role

Motional is seeking a highly skilled Staff Front End Engineer to join its Web Visualization Tooling team. This pivotal role will involve designing, developing, and maintaining critical web-based tooling and visualization systems that enhance feedback loops for machine learning engineers and improve the performance and adaptability of autonomous vehicle systems. The ideal candidate will lead the development of a modern frontend ecosystem utilizing React, TypeScript, and Vue, ensuring high standards of performance, scalability, and maintainability. You will collaborate closely with multidisciplinary teams including ML, UX, data services, and data annotation teams to align tooling with real-world workflows and user needs. Your expertise will drive the creation of mission-critical UI systems used internally, supporting complex, data-heavy workflows. The role requires a proactive approach, ownership, and the ability to work autonomously while fostering cross-team collaboration to meet project goals efficiently.

Responsibilities

• Establish and uphold cross-team standards and best practices for web development
• Lead cross-functional collaboration to ensure timely and effective delivery of tooling solutions
• Architect and scale a modern frontend ecosystem leveraging React, TypeScript, and Vue
• Work closely with ML, UX, data services, and annotation teams to develop aligned tooling for real-world workflows
• Design and implement mission-critical UI systems for internal users
• Develop interfaces for complex, data-heavy workflows, ensuring usability and performance
• Drive performance optimization, scalability, and maintainability of frontend systems
• Ship features rapidly, iterate based on feedback, and support continuous delivery practices
• Mentor junior engineers and foster a culture of technical excellence and knowledge sharing

Qualifications

• Proficiency in React, TypeScript, and modern frontend architecture
• Experience with Vue.js
• Strong understanding of UX principles and usability
• Ability to work independently with high ownership and initiative
• Excellent interpersonal and mentorship skills
• Experience designing and documenting technical solutions
• Ability to collaborate directly with customers to identify needs and develop solutions
• Knowledge of backend systems such as Node.js and Python (bonus)
• Experience in project management and operational excellence (bonus)
• Familiarity with 3D visualization or game development (bonus)
• Strong organizational skills and a quick learner

Benefits

• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance
• 401(k) plan with company matching contributions
• Health savings accounts (HSAs)
• Life insurance and pet insurance options
• Paid time off and holidays
• Opportunities for professional development and growth
• Flexible hybrid work schedule or fully remote options