Frontend Engineer (React.js, TypeScript)

About The Company Motional is a pioneering driverless technology company dedicated to making autonomous vehicles a safe, reliable, and accessible transportation solution. As a joint venture between Hyundai Motor Group and Aptiv, Motional is at the forefront of innovation in the autonomous vehicle industry, with headquarters in Boston and operations spanning the United States and Asia. The company's mission is to create safer roadways, equitable transportation options, and vibrant communities by developing cutting-edge autonomous driving systems. With a focus on scalability and commercialization, Motional has achieved significant milestones including the first fully-autonomous cross-country drive in the U.S., launching the world's first robotaxi pilot, and operating one of the longest-standing public robotaxi fleets. The organization fosters a diverse, inclusive, and progressive culture that values innovation, collaboration, and impact, striving to transform how people move and connect across cities worldwide. About The Role Motional is seeking a highly skilled Staff Front End Engineer to join its Web Visualization Tooling team. This critical role involves leading the development of advanced web tooling and visualization systems that enhance feedback loops for machine learning engineers and improve the performance and adaptability of autonomous vehicle systems. The successful candidate will drive the establishment of web development standards, architect scalable frontend ecosystems using React, TypeScript, and Vue, and collaborate closely with multidisciplinary teams including ML, UX, data services, and data annotation. The role demands a proactive approach to designing mission-critical UI systems for internal stakeholders, optimizing performance, and ensuring maintainability. The engineer will have the opportunity to work in a dynamic, product-driven environment, shipping features rapidly while iterating based on user feedback. Flexibility in work arrangements includes a hybrid schedule with in-office days at Boston, Pittsburgh, or Las Vegas or the option for full remote work. Qualifications Proficiency in React, TypeScript, and modern frontend architectureExperience with Vue.jsStrong understanding of UX and usability principlesAbility to work independently with high ownership and autonomyExcellent organizational and learning aptitudeEffective interpersonal skills with mentoring capabilitiesEstablished technical design and documentation habitsExperience collaborating directly with customers to identify needs and develop solutionsBonus: Project management expertise and operational excellenceBonus: Exposure to backend systems such as Node.js and PythonBonus: Experience in game development or 3D visualization Responsibilities Drive the adoption of cross-team standards and best practices for web developmentLead collaboration efforts across multiple teams to ensure timely and effective delivery of web tooling projectsArchitect and scale a modern frontend ecosystem utilizing React, TypeScript, and Vue.jsDesign and develop mission-critical UI systems tailored for internal users and complex workflowsCollaborate with ML, UX, data services, and data annotation teams to align tooling with real-world applicationsOptimize frontend performance, scalability, and maintainability to support dynamic data-heavy environmentsShip features rapidly in a product-driven environment and iterate based on feedbackMentor junior engineers and contribute to technical documentation and best practicesWork directly with internal stakeholders to identify needs and develop innovative solutions Benefits Comprehensive health insurance including medical, dental, and vision coverage401(k) plan with company matching contributionsHealth savings accounts (HSAs) and flexible spending accounts (FSAs)Life insurance and pet insurance optionsPaid time off and holidaysOpportunities for professional development and continuous learningInclusive and diverse workplace cultureFlexible work arrangements including hybrid and remote options Equal Opportunity Motional is an equal opportunity employer committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We celebrate diversity and do not discriminate based on race, gender, age, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, disability, or any other protected status. We participate in E-Verify to verify employment eligibility and ensure compliance with federal laws. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to any protected characteristic.