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Staff Technical Lead Manager, Machine Learning Data Services

MotionalBoston, Massachusetts, United States; Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States; Remote U.S.
Remote Full-time $225K/yr - $275K/yr

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Experience Level

Manager

Qualifications

Qualifications: Extensive experience in machine learning systems and large-scale data processing. Proven ability to lead and mentor teams in a fast-paced environment. Strong architectural skills in designing scalable and reliable data systems. Experience with data ingestion, transformation, and serving processes. Excellent communication skills, capable of translating technical concepts to non-technical audiences. Experience in data governance and compliance practices.

About the job

The Machine Learning Data Services team is on the lookout for an accomplished and driven Staff Technical Lead Manager (TLM) to spearhead the design and operation of our foundational machine learning data infrastructure. This pivotal role necessitates a unique combination of extensive technical know-how in machine learning systems, large-scale data processing, and a proven track record in leadership to guide both team members and technical initiatives.

Our ML Data Services team plays a vital role in ensuring the provision of dependable, high-quality, and easily accessible data for all machine learning applications. As custodians of the 'Data Engineering' phase within the machine learning lifecycle, we oversee the most crucial input to any ML system: the data itself. Our robust infrastructure supports numerous data pipelines and vast datasets, directly contributing to the success of our flagship products.

Key Responsibilities

Technical Leadership and Strategy

  • Define and drive the technical roadmap and long-term strategy for the ML Data Services platform, ensuring alignment with the evolving needs of machine learning engineers across the organization.
  • Act as the principal technical authority for the team, architecting sophisticated, highly scalable, and fault-tolerant systems for data ingestion, transformation, and serving.
  • Lead the technical vision for acquiring a diverse range of training data sources, incorporating ingestion from real-world drive logs, resimulation outputs, auto-labeling pipelines, and human labeling efforts.
  • Initiate and oversee the implementation of rigorous mechanisms for monitoring data quality, tracking data lineage, and ensuring comprehensive data governance and compliance.
  • Deliver hands-on technical guidance, conduct design reviews, and mentor engineers, ensuring adherence to best practices, high code quality, and operational excellence.

Team Management and Growth

  • Supervise a team of software engineers, encompassing performance evaluations, career development, coaching, and mentoring.
  • Serve as a hybrid technical leader-manager, balancing 50% management responsibilities with 50% technical leadership, architecture, and hands-on coding/design.
  • Lead recruitment efforts to attract, onboard, and retain top engineering talent while fostering a diverse and inclusive team culture.
  • Promote engineering excellence, operational rigor, and a strong sense of ownership within the team.

Collaboration and Execution

  • Engage closely with ML model teams and Infrastructure teams to grasp data needs and deliver solutions that expedite machine learning development cycles.
  • Steer the execution of significant projects, ensuring timely delivery and alignment with business objectives.
  • Articulate complex technical concepts clearly to various stakeholders.

About Motional

Motional is a leader in the development of autonomous vehicle technology, committed to building a safer and more efficient future for all. Our innovative approach combines advanced engineering with cutting-edge machine learning capabilities, enabling us to create reliable and scalable solutions that redefine mobility.

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