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Principal Software Engineer - (Platform & Applications - CloudApps)

Motional

SingaporeFull-timeOn-site

Posted 23 Jun 2026

About this role

This role serves as the technical North Star for the Platform & Applications group, leading the architecture and engineering excellence for systems powering the autonomous vehicle fleet and its developers. Responsibilities include designing complex software systems, establishing engineering standards, and leading the evolution of the microservice architecture to support fleet scaling. Candidates must have a minimum of 12 years in Software Engineering, including 5 years in a Principal/Staff/Architect role defining technical strategy across multiple teams, along with a Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience. Essential technical requirements include mastery of large-scale build systems like Bazel, deep experience with enterprise-scale CI/CD (GitLab CI), and expertise in architecting scalable microservices on AWS (EKS).

What they're looking for

ArchitectureEngineering ExcellenceDeveloper PlatformCloud AppsMicroserviceInternal Developer PortalBazelGitLab CI/CD

Frequently asked questions

What does a Principal Software Engineer - (Platform & Applications - CloudApps) at Motional do?

This role serves as the technical North Star for the Platform & Applications group, leading the architecture and engineering excellence for systems powering the autonomous vehicle fleet and its developers. Responsibilities include designing complex software systems, establishing engineering standard…

What skills does this Principal Software Engineer - (Platform & Applications - CloudApps) role need?

Key skills for this role include Architecture, Engineering Excellence, Developer Platform, Cloud Apps, Microservice, Internal Developer Portal.

How much does a Principal Software Engineer - (Platform & Applications - CloudApps) at Motional pay?

The employer did not list a salary for this role. Most similar Singapore roles publish their band on the job page.

Is this Principal Software Engineer - (Platform & Applications - CloudApps) role remote, hybrid, or on-site?

This role is on-site, based in Singapore.

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