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As of Jun 24, 2026, the average yearly pay for remote autonomous systems in the United States is $102,067.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $77,000.00 and $125,000.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

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AspectRemote Autonomous SystemsRemote Robotics Engineers
Required credentialsBachelor's or higher in engineering, computer science, or related fields; experience with AI, machine learning, and control systemsBachelor's or higher in robotics, mechanical, electrical engineering; proficiency in programming and hardware integration
Work environmentDesigning, testing, and deploying autonomous systems remotely, often in industries like defense, transportation, or agricultureDeveloping robotic hardware/software remotely, often in research labs or industrial settings
Employer and industry usageTech companies, defense contractors, transportation firmsRobotics startups, manufacturing, research institutions

Remote Autonomous Systems professionals focus on creating and managing autonomous technologies remotely, often involving AI and control systems. Remote Robotics Engineers develop robotic hardware and software remotely, emphasizing hardware integration and mechanical design. While both roles require engineering expertise and often overlap in AI and automation, their primary focus and industry applications differ.

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Director of Technical Program Management, Autonomous System

Director of Technical Program Management, Autonomous System

Motional

Boston, MA • On-site

$212K - $291K/yr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement

Posted 19 days ago

Job description

Mission Summary:
Motional is seeking a Director of Technical Program Management reporting to the head of TPM. This individual will own all technical programs within autonomy, and system performance and readiness. In this role, you'll be responsible for leading, mentoring, and growing a diverse team of technical program managers who enables the development of our Autonomous system. This role leverages a strong technical background to provide strategic guidance on planning and development activities, build execution, and risk management. This position offers a unique opportunity to combine deep technical expertise in autonomous system technologies with organizational leadership and executive exposure.
What you'll be doing:
  • Manage team and lead portfolio of cross-functional programs to launch fully driverless public ride-hailing service across multiple cities using Hyundai's IONIQ 5 robotaxi platform
  • Manage, mentor, and grow a team of Technical Program Managers; provide regular feedback, coaching, and performance management
  • Drive strategic alignment and facilitate communication across engineering and cross functional leadership
  • Partner with engineering leadership team on OKR planning, drive decomposition of objectives into quarterly goals and program plans with cross-functional teams, and lead technical and planning reviews to track and manage progress.
  • Define integration strategy for highly-complex autonomous sub-systems to ensure shortest critical path to fully integrated autonomous vehicle.
  • Partner deeply with product, marketing, and finance teams to ensure technical development aligns with organizational OKRs
  • Primary escalation point for the program with cross-functional leadership in Operations, product, marketing, and finance
  • Champion process improvements to streamline development cycles and facilitate feedback through internal design review processes.
  • Define and refine best practices for project schedules, build planning, and cross-functional workflows

What we're looking for:
  • Bachelor's Degree in Engineering
  • 10+ years of relevant industry experience, with specific experience in a technical/engineering program management role
  • 5+ years of direct people management experience (leading teams of TPMs or Engineers)
  • Experience in robotics, applied AI / ML, or relevant complex technical domains
  • Experience working with engineering teams including mechanical, electrical, software and systems teams
  • Proven ability to drive cohesion, collaboration and decision making among different people & functions
  • Comfortable with working with remote teams, and international travel

Bonus points (not required):
  • Background in autonomous technologies, mobility or robotics
  • Advanced degree (MS / MBA)

If you don't meet 100% of the qualifications outlined above - that's okay! We encourage you to apply if you think this is a role that would make you excited to come into work every day and that you can deliver the results we need.
This role is hybrid from our Boston, Pittsburgh, or Las Vegas office. It requires two in-office days each week, ideally Tuesday and Thursday.
The salary range for this role is an estimate based on a wide range of compensation factors including but not limited to specific skills, experience and expertise, role location, certifications, licenses, and business needs. The estimated compensation range listed in this job posting reflects base salary only. This role may include additional forms of compensation such as a bonus or company equity. The recruiter assigned to this role can share more information about the specific compensation and benefit details associated with this role during the hiring process.
Candidates for certain positions are eligible to participate in Motional's benefits program. Motional's benefits include but are not limited to medical, dental, vision, 401k with a company match, health saving accounts, life insurance, pet insurance, and more.
Salary Range
$212,000-$291,500 USD
Motional is a driverless technology company making autonomous vehicles a safe, reliable, and accessible reality. We're driven by something more.
Our journey is always people first.
We aren't just developing driverless cars; we're creating safer roadways, more equitable transportation options, and making our communities better places to live, work, and connect. Our team is made up of engineers, researchers, innovators, dreamers and doers, who are creating a technology with the potential to transform the way we move.
Higher purpose, greater impact.
We're creating first-of-its-kind technology that will transform transportation. To do so successfully, we must design for everyone in our cities and on our roads. We believe in building a great place to work through a progressive, global culture that is diverse, inclusive, and ensures people feel valued at every level of the organization. Diversity helps us to see the world differently; it's not only good for our business, it's the right thing to do.
Scale up, not starting up.
Our team is behind some of the industry's largest leaps forward, including the first fully-autonomous cross-country drive in the U.S, the launch of the world's first robotaxi pilot, and operation of the world's longest-standing public robotaxi fleet. We're driven to scale; we're moving towards commercialization of our technology, and we need team members who are ready to embrace change and challenges.
Formed as a joint venture between Hyundai Motor Group and Aptiv, Motional is fundamentally changing how people move through their lives. Headquartered in Boston, Motional has operations in the U.S and Asia. For more information, visit www.Motional.com and follow us on Twitter, LinkedIn, Instagram and YouTube.
Motional AD Inc. is an EOE. 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.

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