Expert Machine Learning Engineer

Aptiv PLC; Kraków; Hybrid; PLN 180,000 - 280,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work

Private health care

Well-Being Program

Pension plan

Multisport card

Job summary

Aptiv Kraków is seeking a skilled ML engineer to design, train and optimize state-of-the-art models for camera-based perception, applying transformers, vision transformers, CNNs and representation learning to improve safety and reliability in automotive sensing.

You will collaborate with software and validation teams across an international organization, maintain production-quality code in Python, and contribute to software quality, testing and documentation while working in a hybrid setup.

Qualifications

• Master's degree or higher in computer science or a related field.
• Strong foundations in linear algebra, probability, and optimization.
• Proficient in Python with production-quality coding practices.
• Commitment to software quality, testing, and documentation.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Fluent written and spoken English.

Responsibilities

• Design, train, evaluate, and optimize ML models for camera-based perception.
• Apply transformers, vision transformers, CNNs, and representation learning.
• Improve model performance, robustness, and inference latency.
• Collaborate with software, systems, validation, and AI/ML teams.
• Share knowledge to strengthen engineering excellence.

Skills

Python programming

Analytical thinking

Problem solving

Communication skills

English proficiency

Education

Master's degree in computer science or related field

Tools

Git

CI/CD

Agile methodologies

Rust

Job description

At APTIV, we design, develop, and validate systems to improve safety and comfort in vehicles. This includes the development of innovative computer vision features and machine learning algorithms for exterior cameras. Examples of features are vehicle and pedestrian detection, lane detection, traffic sign and traffic light recognition.

APTIV is a global leader in radar and camera technology and a well-established supplier of sensing and compute hardware as well as software solutions. In this fast growing and innovative technology area, you would be working in an international team of computer vision and machine learning experts to shape the future of mobility with us.

Your role

• Design, train, evaluate, and optimize state-of-the-art machine learning models for camera-based perception.

• Apply modern approaches such as transformers, vision transformers, convolutional neural networks, representation learning, and self-supervised learning.

• Improve model performance, robustness, generalization, computational efficiency, and inference latency.

• Share knowledge and help strengthen engineering excellence within the team.

• Collaborate with software engineers, system engineers, validation teams, and other AI/ML specialists across an international organization.

Your background

• Master's degree or higher in computer science, applied mathematics or related field

• Practical experience with several of the following:

  • Transformers and vision transformers
  • Convolutional neural networks
  • Representation learning
  • Self-supervised or semi-supervised learning
  • Classical computer vision
  • Large-scale model training

• Strong foundation in linear algebra, probability, and optimization.

• Strong programming skills in Python and experience writing maintainable, production-quality code.

• A commitment to software quality, including testing, documentation, code reviews, and reproducible development practices.

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

• Effective written and verbal communication skills in English.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience in development in Rust

• Experience in development of production-grade AI solutions

• Experience with Git, CI/CD, and Agile development.

• Familiarity with ADAS, autonomous driving, or automotive datasets.

• Understanding of classical computer vision and camera calibration

• Experience with large-scale training infrastructure.

• Familiarity with embedded or resource-constrained AI deployment.

Why join us?

• You can grow at Aptiv. Aptiv provides an inclusive work environment where all individuals can grow and develop, regardless of gender, ethnicity or beliefs.

• You can have an impact. Safety is a core Aptiv value; we want a safer world for us and our children, one with: Zero fatalities, Zero injuries, Zero accidents.

• You have support. We ensure you have the resources and support you need to take care of your family and your physical and mental health with a competitive health insurance package.

Your Benefits at Aptiv:

• Private health care (Signal Iduna) and Life insurance for you and your beloved ones

• Well-Being Program that includes regular webinars, workshops, and networking events

• Hybrid work (min. 47 days/yr of remote work, flexible working hours)

• Employee Pension Plan paid by the employer (you get + 3,5% on each gross salary)

• Access to sports groups and Multisport card

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