What are the responsibilities and job description for the 2026 Summer Intern - MS/PhD - Infrastructure position at Motional?
Mission Summary:Our Infrastructure Interns will help build and optimize the data pipelines, tooling, and platforms that enable Perception, Behaviors, and Actions teams to develop and deploy models at scale. This role focuses on high-reliability data systems, dataset processing workflows, storage and retrieval tooling, and infrastructure automation.ResponsibilitiesSupport development of scalable data ingestion, processing, and validation pipelinesBuild tools for dataset management, versioning, and quality measurementWork with large multimodal datasets (images, video, telemetry, logs)Implement automation to improve data labeling workflows, annotation QA, and metadata trackingCollaborate with Perception, Behaviors, and Actions teams to understand data requirements and optimize tiered dataflowsContribute to the observability of data pipelines, including metrics, dashboards, and alertingSupport development of Cloud Operations Platform to manage autonomous vehicle fleetSupport development of Development Portal to improve SDLC workflows and systemsDocument systems, processes, and best practicesRequired SkillsCurrently pursuing a degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Machine Learning, Robotics, or a related fieldStrong programming skills in Python, C , Golang or other modern programming languagesCoursework or project experience in data engineering, distributed systems, automation, or backend infrastructureCoursework or project experience serverless architectures, building systems using SQL and NoSQL databasesFamiliarity with SQL and data structuresPreferred SkillsExperience with big-data technologiesKnowledge of workflow orchestration toolsExposure to ML data pipelines, dataset lifecycle management, or ETL systemsExperience with source management tools (ex. git, svn, ClearCase)Familiarity with tools for logging, monitoring, or observabilityExperience with cloud or containerized environments or willingness to learnNote: This will be a hybrid onsite internship position. We will accept resumes on a rolling basis until the role is filled. Compensation will be based on location and degree level. 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.
Salary : $18 - $24