Senior/Principal Machine Learning Engineer - Perception

Motional AD Inc.; Singapore; On-site; SGD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A cutting-edge autonomous technology company in Singapore is looking for an experienced engineer to lead the development of advanced perception algorithms for autonomous vehicles. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in machine learning, deep learning, and software engineering, along with proven leadership skills. This role involves optimizing algorithms for real-time performance and collaborating with cross-functional teams to drive the future of self-driving technology.

Benefits

Inclusive workplace culture

Career growth opportunities

Qualifications

• Strong understanding of common Machine Learning and Deep Learning algorithms.
• Experience with designing, training, and analyzing neural networks.

Responsibilities

• Lead the development of perception algorithms for object detection.
• Optimize perception algorithms for real‑time performance.
• Collaborate with other teams to integrate systems.

Skills

Leadership skills

Machine Learning algorithms

Deep Learning algorithms

Python

Communication skills

Mentoring

Education

Masters or Ph.D. in relevant field

Tools

TensorFlow

PyTorch

C++

CUDA

Job description

Our teams are made up of engineers, researchers, innovators, dreamers, and doers. Together, we can change the world. As we continue to build and deploy our technology, we put our people first.

Autonomy

On our Perception team, you have the opportunity to work with world‑class ML engineers and research scientists, whose mission is to make self‑driving vehicles a reality and to create a positive social impact. Our team works on the tech stack responsible for perceiving the dynamic scenarios, and further tracking and classifying objects around our robo‑taxi. We are looking for engineers who are passionate about Level 4 autonomous driving technology, excited by intellectual challenges, and interested in pursuing career growth with a fast‑growing company.

What You'll Be Doing

• Lead the development and implementation of advanced perception algorithms for object detection, tracking, classification, and segmentation using camera, lidar, and radar data
• Connect and drive business impact through technology solutions
• Design and implement sensor fusion algorithms to combine data from multiple sensors to create a robust and accurate perception system
• Optimize perception algorithms for real‑time performance on embedded hardware
• Collaborate with other engineers and teams to integrate perception systems into larger autonomous systems
• Stay abreast of the latest research and advancements in machine learning and computer vision and apply them to real‑world problems
• Productionize and deploy solutions onto autonomous vehicle fleets
• Derive good insight from large data sets from a variety of sources
• Mentor and guide junior engineers on the team

What We're Looking For

• Masters or Ph.D. in Machine Learning, Computer Science, Robotics, Applied Mathematics, Statistics, Physics or a related field; or equivalent industry experience
• Strong leadership skills at executing large, complex technical initiatives
• In‑depth understanding of common Machine Learning and Deep Learning algorithms
• Experience with designing, training, and analyzing neural networks for at least one of the following applications: object detection, semantic/instance segmentation, visual classification, motion/gesture recognition, sensor fusion, multitask learning, multi‑object tracking, and/or end‑to‑end perception
• Experience with deep learning frameworks such as TensorFlow or PyTorch
• Fluency in Python, including standard scientific computing libraries and Python bindings development experience
• Proven track record of developing and deploying perception systems for autonomous vehicles or robotics
• Advanced knowledge of software engineering principles including software design, source control management, build processes, code reviews, testing methods
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Experience mentoring and leading others

Preferred, but not required

• Experience with embedded systems and real‑time optimization, especially in the autonomous driving industry
• Experience with launching ML products from ideation
• Proven track record of publications in relevant conferences (CVPR, ICML, NeurIPS, ICCV, ICL, etc.)
• Experience in deploying models into real‑world environments
• Strong programming skills in C++ and/or CUDA programming

Motional is a driverless technology company making autonomous vehicles a safe, reliable, and accessible reality. We’re driven by something more.

Our journey is always people first.

We aren’t just developing driverless cars; we’re creating safer roadways, more equitable transportation options, and making our communities better places to live, work, and connect. Our team is made up of engineers, researchers, innovators, dreamers and doers, who are creating a technology with the potential to transform the way we move.

We’re creating first‑of‑its‑kind technology that will transform transportation. To do so successfully, we must design for everyone in our cities and on our roads. We believe in building a great place to work through a progressive, global culture that is diverse, inclusive, and ensures people feel valued at every level of the organization. Diversity helps us to see the world differently; it’s not only good for our business, it’s the right thing to do.

Scale up, not starting up.

Our team is behind some of the industry’s largest leaps forward, including the first fully‑autonomous cross‑country drive in the U.S., the launch of the world’s first robotaxi pilot, and operation of the world’s longest‑standing public robotaxi fleet. We’re driven to scale; we’re moving towards commercialization of our technology, and we need team members who are ready to embrace change and challenges.

Formed as a joint venture between Hyundai Motor Group and Aptiv, Motional is fundamentally changing how people move through their lives. Headquartered in Boston, Motional has operations in the U.S. and Asia.

Motional AD Inc. is an EOE. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. To comply with Federal Law, we participate in E‑Verify. All newly‑hired employees are queried through this electronic system established by the DHS and the SSA to verify their identity and employment eligibility.

Motional is powered by a uniquely talented, highly experienced team with a diverse set of skills across engineering, robotics, machine‑learning, and artificial intelligence.