Machine Learning Engineer, Robotics

XPENG & Volkswagen Group; Santa Clara (CA); On-site; USD 148,000 - 252,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading smart technology company is seeking passionate machine learning engineers to join their team in shaping the future of humanoid robots. Candidates will work in a dynamic environment, directly impacting product innovation through their expertise in AI and machine learning models.

Benefits

Fun, supportive work environment

Opportunity to work with top talent

Snacks and lunches provided

Qualifications

• Strong Python programming skills and software development.
• Solid background in machine learning and AI techniques.
• Experience with modern model architectures and quantization.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain machine learning models and pipelines.
• Work on efficient foundation models for humanoid robots.
• Explore novel ways for dataset generation and improvement.

Skills

Python programming

Machine learning

Natural language processing

Computer vision

Data science

Job description

XPENG is a leading smart technology company at the forefront of innovation, integrating advanced AI and autonomous driving technologies into its vehicles, including electric vehicles (EVs), electric vertical take-off and landing ( eVTOL ) aircraft, and robotics. With a strong focus on intelligent mobility, XPENG is dedicated to reshaping the future of transportation through cutting-edge R&D in AI, machine learning , and smart connectivity.

With this mission, we are looking for passionated machine learning engineers of all levels who will develop robotics technology together with us to shape the new future of humanoid robots. You will work on a lean team without boundaries. Your influence will be on every single product that is shipped, without boundaries as well.

Job Responsibilities:

• Develop and maintain machine learning models (e.g. VLM, VLA, RL, etc.) training and deployment pipelines that could scale to massive production.
• Work on efficient foundation models (e.g. small LLMs, weight sharing, model quantization, etc.) that can be deployed locally in humanoid robots.
• Work on efficient and effective ways to generate/leverage large scale dataset and computational resource.
• Explore novel ways to generate synthetic data to improve the data diversity & quality.
• Communicate and align with different teams on product needs across the company.
• Strong python programming skills & software development, and strong experience with any major deep learning framework.
• Solid background in machine learning, natural language processing, computer vision, speech or data science.
• Open-minded, collaborative & humble personality.

Preferred Qualification:

• Deep understanding of multimodal LLM modern architectures, "under the hood" LLM training knowledge, quantization techniques, etc.
• Record of publications, innovations or leadership.

What do we provide:

• A fun, supportive and engaging environment
• Opportunities to make a significant impact on the future of transportation and robotics
• Opportunity to work on cutting edge technologies with the top talent in the field
• Snacks, lunches, and fun activities

The base salary range for this full-time position is $148,909 - $252,000, in addition to bonus, equity and benefits. Our salary ranges are determined by role, level, and location. The range displayed on each job posting reflects the minimum and maximum target for new hire salaries for the position across all US locations. Within the range, individual pay is determined by work location and additional factors, including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. It is our policy to provide equal employment opportunities to all qualified persons without regard to race, age, color, sex, sexual orientation, religion, national origin, disability, veteran status or marital status or any other prescribed category set forth in federal or state regulations.

Apply for this job

*

indicates a required field

First Name *

Last Name *

Email *

Phone *

Location (City)

Resume/CV *

Enter manually

Accepted file types: pdf, doc, docx, txt, rtf

Enter manually

Accepted file types: pdf, doc, docx, txt, rtf

LinkedIn Profile

Website

Have you ever worked at XPENG or any of its affiliates? * Select...

Do you have any family members or relatives working previously or presently at XPENG or any of its affiliates? * Select...

If you answered “Yes” to either of the questions above, please explain. *

Are you legally authorized to work in the United States? * Select...

Will you now or in the future require sponsorship for an employment visa (e.g., H-1B visa)? * Select...

Voluntary Self-Identification

For government reporting purposes, we ask candidates to respond to the below self-identification survey.Completion of the form is entirely voluntary. Whatever your decision, it will not be considered in the hiringprocess or thereafter. Any information that you do provide will be recorded and maintained in aconfidential file.

As set forth in XPENG’s Equal Employment Opportunity policy,we do not discriminate on the basis of any protected group status under any applicable law.

If you believe you belong to any of the categories of protected veterans listed below, please indicate by making the appropriate selection.As a government contractor subject to the Vietnam Era Veterans Readjustment Assistance Act (VEVRAA), we request this information in order to measurethe effectiveness of the outreach and positive recruitment efforts we undertake pursuant to VEVRAA. Classification of protected categoriesis as follows:

A "disabled veteran" is one of the following: a veteran of the U.S. military, ground, naval or air service who is entitled to compensation (or who but for the receipt of military retired pay would be entitled to compensation) under laws administered by the Secretary of Veterans Affairs; or a person who was discharged or released from active duty because of a service-connected disability.

A "recently separated veteran" means any veteran during the three-year period beginning on the date of such veteran's discharge or release from active duty in the U.S. military, ground, naval, or air service.

An "active duty wartime or campaign badge veteran" means a veteran who served on active duty in the U.S. military, ground, naval or air service during a war, or in a campaign or expedition for which a campaign badge has been authorized under the laws administered by the Department of Defense.

An "Armed forces service medal veteran" means a veteran who, while serving on active duty in the U.S. military, ground, naval or air service, participated in a United States military operation for which an Armed Forces service medal was awarded pursuant to Executive Order 12985.

Select...

Voluntary Self-Identification of Disability

Form CC-305

Page 1 of 1

OMB Control Number 1250-0005

Expires 04/30/2026

Voluntary Self-Identification of Disability

Form CC-305 Page 1 of 1 OMB Control Number 1250-0005 Expires 04/30/2026
Why are you being asked to complete this form?

We are a federal contractor or subcontractor. The law requires us to provide equal employment opportunity to qualified people with disabilities. We have a goal of having at least 7% of our workers as people with disabilities. The law says we must measure our progress towards this goal. To do this, we must ask applicants and employees if they have a disability or have ever had one. People can become disabled, so we need to ask this question at least every five years.

Completing this form is voluntary, and we hope that you will choose to do so. Your answer is confidential. No one who makes hiring decisions will see it. Your decision to complete the form and your answer will not harm you in any way. If you want to learn more about the law or this form, visit the U.S. Department of Labor’s Office of Federal Contract Compliance Programs (OFCCP) website at www.dol.gov/ofccp .

How do you know if you have a disability?

A disability is a condition that substantially limits one or more of your “major life activities.” If you have or have ever had such a condition, you are a person with a disability. Disabilities include, but are not limited to:

• Alcohol or other substance use disorder (not currently using drugs illegally)
• Autoimmune disorder, for example, lupus, fibromyalgia, rheumatoid arthritis, HIV/AIDS
• Blind or low vision
• Cancer (past or present)
• Cardiovascular or heart disease
• Celiac disease
• Cerebral palsy
• Deaf or serious difficulty hearing
• Diabetes
• Disfigurement, for example, disfigurement caused by burns, wounds, accidents, or congenital disorders
• Epilepsy or other seizure disorder
• Gastrointestinal disorders, for example, Crohn's Disease, irritable bowel syndrome
• Intellectual or developmental disability
• Mental health conditions, for example, depression, bipolar disorder, anxiety disorder, schizophrenia, PTSD
• Missing limbs or partially missing limbs
• Mobility impairment, benefiting from the use of a wheelchair, scooter, walker, leg brace(s) and/or other supports
• Nervous system condition, for example, migraine headaches, Parkinson’s disease, multiple sclerosis (MS)
• Neurodivergence, for example, attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), autism spectrum disorder, dyslexia, dyspraxia, other learning disabilities
• Partial or complete paralysis (any cause)
• Pulmonary or respiratory conditions, for example, tuberculosis, asthma, emphysema
• Short stature (dwarfism)
• Traumatic brain injury

Disability Status Select...

PUBLIC BURDEN STATEMENT: According to the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 no persons are required to respond to a collection of information unless such collection displays a valid OMB control number. This survey should take about 5 minutes to complete.