2026 Summer Intern – MS/PhD – Behaviors
Motional
About this role
A Behaviors Research Intern at Motional will join the Behaviors team to advance machine learning research for autonomous driving prediction and planning. The position emphasizes scientific rigor and innovation and supports the translation of research into real-world vehicle deployments and publications. This hybrid internship provides exposure to large-scale driving data and cross-team collaboration within a company scaling autonomous vehicle technology.
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About Motional
motional.comMotional is an autonomous vehicle technology company developing self-driving systems for robotaxi and mobility applications. It was formed as a joint venture between Hyundai Motor Group and Aptiv and focuses on commercializing SAE Level 4 autonomous driving technology.
Recent company news
ABC7 San FranciscoSelf-driving car companies: Motional hits a red light while Zoox stays on track in the driverless race | 'A Driverless Tomorrow'
Aug 21, 2025
HyundaiHow Motional’s Robotaxi is Making Driverless Vehicles a Safe, Reliable and Accessible Reality
1 month ago
매일경제Hyundai Motor’s Motional targets robotaxi rollout this year
3 days ago
InsideEVsHyundai Is Launching Its Own Robotaxi Service. Can It Win Where Cruise Failed?
Jan 12, 2026
The Korea Economic Daily Global EditionHyundai-backed Motional to roll out IONIQ 5 robotaxis in Las Vegas in late 2026
Jan 12, 2026
About Motional
Headquarters
San Francisco, CA
Company Size
201-500 employees
Founded
2018
Industry
Technology
Glassdoor Rating
4.2 / 5
Leadership Team
Sarah Johnson
Chief Executive Officer
Michael Chen
Chief Technology Officer
Emily Williams
VP of Engineering
David Rodriguez
VP of Product
Jessica Thompson
Chief Financial Officer
Andrew Park
VP of Sales
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Salary
$61k – $85k
per year
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