Perception Engineer – ML/CV and Algorithms

✨ About WeRide ✨

Established in 2017, WeRide (NASDAQ: WRD) is a leading global commercial-stage company that develops autonomous driving technologies from Level 2 to Level 4. WeRide is the only tech company in the world that holds driverless permits in China, the UAE, Singapore, and the US, conducting autonomous driving R&D, tests, and operations in over 30 cities across 10 countries worldwide. WeRide has operated a self-driving fleet for more than 2,200 days.

WeRide.ai Silicon Valley team is looking for a Perception Engineer to implement the next generation automotive vision and machine learning algorithms.

🌟 What You Will Do 🌟

• Research and develop efficient, end-to-end ML solutions for Perception with sensor fusion, including but not limited to:
  • Obstacle detection and understanding (e.g., obstacles’ 3D location, motion properties, and fine-grained attributes)
  • Understanding of the drivable space and 3D occupancy
  • Map sensing (e.g., lane boundary and topology)
  • Scene understanding (e.g., traffic light, short/long-term intent of vehicles, construction zone, etc.)
• Develop efficient and robust onboard systems.
• Develop efficient offboard “loop” to allow fast iteration on long-tail scenarios.

✅ Requirements ✅

• Have strong abilities in both algorithms and C++ coding; or have strong expertise in at least one of these fields: computer vision, machine learning, and model optimization.
• Solid skills in problem-solving, algorithms, and data analysis.
• Good communication and coordination skills.
• Self-motivated and believe in the future of self-driving cars.

🚀 Plus 🚀

• Rich experience in C++ development, multithreading, memory management, and computing optimization.
• Rich experience in multi-sensor fusion and 3D/2D tracking.
• Publications on top-tier conferences and journals.

💰 Compensation & Benefits 💰

Salary Range: Your base pay is one part of your total compensation package. For this position, the reasonably expected pay range is between $130,000 -$182,000 for the level at which this job has been scoped. Your base pay will depend on several factors, including your experience, qualifications, education, location, and skills. In the event that you are considered for a different level, a higher or lower pay range would apply. This position is also eligible for an annual performance bonus, equity, and a competitive benefits package.

WeRide.ai offers competitive salary depending on the experience. Employee benefits include:

• Premium Medical, Dental, and Vision Plan (No cost from employees or their families)
• Free Daily Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner
• Paid vacations and holidays
• 401K plan