Autonomous Driving Algorithm Engineer - Equity & Bonus

WeRide.ai; San Jose (CA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 165,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Premium Medical, Dental and Vision

Free Daily Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner

Paid vacations and holidays

401K plan

Job summary

WeRide.ai is advancing autonomous driving technologies in a global context, offering roles that bridge perception, prediction, mapping/localization, planning/control, and the Sim Core team. The successful candidate will work across teams to design and validate simulator-based workflows, sensor models, and AI-driven validation tools, leveraging strong C++/Python skills and advanced degree credentials.

The position emphasizes collaboration, rigorous experimentation, and contributions to scalable

Qualifications

• MS/PhD expected between December 2026 and June 2027.
• Proficient in C++ and/or Python with latest features.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication and cross-functional team collaboration abilities.
• Passion for innovation in the autonomous vehicle industry.

Responsibilities

• Design models that forecast the behaviors and intentions of surrounding vehicles, pedestrians, and other dynamic agents.
• Explore algorithms for vehicle localization and environment representation using maps, sensors, and learning-based methods.
• Contribute to motion planning and decision-making modules for safe, efficient driving and robust vehicle control.
• Build simulation platforms with realistic sensor modeling and 3D environment reconstruction for AV validation.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Communication

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

MS/PhD in Robotics, CS, Physics, CV, Graphics, ML, Automation

Tools

C++

Python

TensorFlow

PyTorch

Job description

WeRide.ai is advancing autonomous driving technologies in a global context, offering roles that bridge perception, prediction, mapping/localization, planning/control, and the Sim Core team. The successful candidate will work across teams to design and validate simulator-based workflows, sensor models, and AI-driven validation tools, leveraging strong C++/Python skills and advanced degree credentials.

The position emphasizes collaboration, rigorous experimentation, and contributions to scalable