Motional · 19 hours ago
2026 Summer Intern – MS/PhD – Perception
Boston, MA
Internship
Hybrid
Intern
Start in 2026 SummerMotional is a driverless technology company making autonomous vehicles a safe, reliable, and accessible reality. The Perception Intern will support the development and evaluation of perception systems, working with multi-modal sensor data and computer vision models to enhance detection and tracking capabilities.
AutomotiveAutonomous VehiclesFleet ManagementInformation TechnologySoftware
Responsibilities
Assist in building and refining perception algorithms for 3D object detection, tracking, segmentation, and scene understanding
Analyze sensor data (e.g., images, video, lidar, radar) to improve model accuracy and robustness
Support data preprocessing, labeling, augmentation, and validation workflows
Conduct experiments to benchmark perception models and propose improvements
Collaborate with cross-functional teams (Behaviors, Actions, Platforms teams) to integrate perception outputs into downstream decision-making systems
Document findings, tools, and results in clear and reproducible formats
Qualification
Required
Currently pursuing a Masters/PhD degrees in Computer Science, Machine Learning, Robotics or a related field
Proficient at Python and/or C++
Coursework or project experience in computer vision, machine learning, and data processing
Familiarity with popular deep learning frameworks such as PyTorch or TensorFlow
Experience with image/video processing tools and libraries
Preferred
Experience with 3D perception, point cloud processing, or multi-sensor fusion
Exposure to robotics, autonomous systems, or real-time perception pipelines
Knowledge of evaluation frameworks and datasets
Company
Motional
Motional offers an autonomous driving platform for robotaxi providers, fleet operators, and automotive manufacturers.
Founded in 2020
1001-5000 employees
H1B Sponsorship
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2025 (56)
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2020 (7)
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
unknown2024-05-03Acquired
2024-03-15Seed
Leadership Team
Laura Major
President and CEO
Balajee Kannan
Vice President, Autonomy
Recent News
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