Autonomous Driving ML Research Intern

Nissan Motor Iberica SA; Santa Clara (CA); On-site; USD 34,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Nissan Motor Iberica SA in Santa Clara, CA is seeking a Machine Learning Research Intern to work on scene reconstruction for autonomous driving. This 12-week program focuses on converting multimodal sensor data into structured representations for simulation and learning.

You'll develop software pipelines, fuse camera, localization, and vehicle-state data, and collaborate with perception, mapping, prediction, and planning teams to advance end-to-end driving research.

Qualifications

• Must be currently enrolled in a Master's or PhD degree program in Computer Science, Robotics, Engineering, or a related field.
• Students returning to their degree program following completion of the internship.
• Strong Python programming skills; familiarity with C++ is a plus.
• Familiarity with computer vision, machine learning, robotics, or autonomous systems.
• Experience with ROS, robotics data processing, or sensor-based systems.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to work independently on complex research projects.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• GPA of 3.0 or above (Candidates will be required to provide an official or unofficial transcript during the application process for verification.)
• Ability to perform work onsite in Santa Clara, CA.

Responsibilities

• Develop software pipelines for processing large-scale autonomous vehicle datasets.
• Fuse and synchronize data from cameras, localization systems, and vehicle-state measurements.
• Reconstruct road geometry, ego vehicle motion, and dynamic traffic participants.
• Design scene representations suitable for simulation, machine learning, and training workflows.
• Develop tools and metrics to assess reconstruction quality, consistency, and performance.
• Collaborate with researchers across perception, mapping, prediction, and planning teams.

Skills

Python

C++

Computer Vision

Machine Learning

Robotics

Autonomous systems

Communication

Education

Master's or PhD in Computer Science/Robotics/Engineering or related field

GPA 3.0 or above

Tools

ROS

Job description

Nissan Motor Iberica SA in Santa Clara, CA is seeking a Machine Learning Research Intern to work on scene reconstruction for autonomous driving. This 12-week program focuses on converting multimodal sensor data into structured representations for simulation and learning.

You'll develop software pipelines, fuse camera, localization, and vehicle-state data, and collaborate with perception, mapping, prediction, and planning teams to advance end-to-end driving research.