AI Perception Scientist: World Modeling for Driving

YER Recruitment Solutions B.V.; Netherlands; On-site; EUR 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

YER Recruitment Solutions B.V. in the Netherlands is seeking a Scientist Innovator for AI-based perception, world modelling and vehicle control within the World Modelling and Vehicle Control team.

The role focuses on translating advanced research into robust prototypes for automated driving. You will design and evaluate AI-driven localization, road modelling, and state estimation algorithms, collaborate with partners, and contribute to safety-by-design initiatives while working on-site in

Qualifications

• Educational background: you have minimally a master's degree or similar experience in Mechanical engineering or Robotics with a focus on AI-based environmental perception and world modeling.
• Experience within robotics or automotive research domain. Experience with state estimation and filtering techniques is a pre.
• Programming proficiency: Experience with programming in C++ and/or Python is a pre.
• On-site presence: You can be in the office in Helmond for a minimum of 50% of your working week on average.
• Writing and presentation skills: You have mature writing and presentation skills in Dutch and English, enabling you to author papers and to present your work at conferences.
• Team collaboration: You can work effectively in a team setting, collaborating with colleagues and external partners.

Responsibilities

• Conduct applied research in AI-based environmental perception, world modeling, and state estimation, proposing and developing novel concepts that bridge scientific innovation and industrial relevance
• Design, implement, and evaluate advanced algorithms, e.g. multi-sensor fusion for localization, road modeling, drivable space detection, feature mapmatching and scan registration from proof-of-concept to real-time prototypes
• Plan, execute, and analyze testing activities for new concepts, including vehicle instrumentation, data collection, simulation, and on-vehicle validation
• Derive functional requirements and 'safe-by-design' frameworks for key autonomy function clusters such as localization, road and environment modeling, object detection and tracking.
• Disseminate work or research outcomes through events, workshops, conference or journal publications, technical reports, and presentations, while collaborating closely with colleague to ensure practical implementation and technology transfer to customer projects.

Skills

AI-based perception

Multi-sensor fusion

State estimation

Education

Master's degree in Mechanical engineering or Robotics

Tools

C++

Python

Job description

YER Recruitment Solutions B.V. in the Netherlands is seeking a Scientist Innovator for AI-based perception, world modelling and vehicle control within the World Modelling and Vehicle Control team.

The role focuses on translating advanced research into robust prototypes for automated driving. You will design and evaluate AI-driven localization, road modelling, and state estimation algorithms, collaborate with partners, and contribute to safety-by-design initiatives while working on-site in