ML Research Intern: Scene Reconstruction for Autonomous Driving

Nissan Motor Corporation; Santa Clara (CA); On-site; USD 20,000 - 29,000; Full time

Job summary

Nissan Motor Corporation in Santa Clara, CA, seeks a Machine Learning Research Intern to contribute to mobility and autonomous driving initiatives. The 12-week program focuses on developing scene reconstruction technologies by converting multimodal sensor data into structured representations for simulation and ML workflows.

You will develop pipelines to process large datasets, fuse camera and lidar data, reconstruct road geometry and ego motion, and collaborate with perception, mapping, and

Qualifications

• Must be enrolled in a Master's or PhD in CS, Robotics, Engineering, or related field.
• Students returning to their degree program after 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; transcript may be required during application.
• 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

Analytical thinking

Written & verbal communication

Education

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

Tools

ROS

Job description

Nissan Motor Corporation in Santa Clara, CA, seeks a Machine Learning Research Intern to contribute to mobility and autonomous driving initiatives. The 12-week program focuses on developing scene reconstruction technologies by converting multimodal sensor data into structured representations for simulation and ML workflows.

You will develop pipelines to process large datasets, fuse camera and lidar data, reconstruct road geometry and ego motion, and collaborate with perception, mapping, and