New Grads 2027 - Software Engineer, Algorithm

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

Established in 2017, WeRide (NASDAQ: WRD) is a leading global commercial-stage company that develops autonomous driving technologies from Level 2 to Level 4 and is the world's first publicly listed autonomous vehicle (AV) company. Its business footprint now spans more than 60 cities across 13 countries. Powered by the intelligent, versatile, and highly adaptable WeRide One platform, the company provides autonomous driving products and services ranging from Level 2 to Level 4, addressing mobility, logistics, and urban services.

What You May Work On

• Prediction: Design models that forecast the behaviors and intentions of surrounding vehicles, pedestrians, and other dynamic agents, enabling safer driving decisions
• Mapping & Localization: Explore algorithms for vehicle localization and environment representation, leveraging maps, onboard sensors, and learning-based methods to ensure reliable positioning in diverse conditions
• Planning & Control: Contribute to motion planning and decision-making modules that support safe, efficient, and human-like driving behaviors, as well as robust vehicle control algorithms
• Simulation Core: Build simulation platforms with realistic sensor modeling and 3D environment reconstruction to accelerate the validation and development of autonomous driving technologies

Qualifications

• MS/PhD degree in Robotics, Computer Science, Physics, Computer Vision, Graphics, Machine Learning, Automation or equivalent practical experience, with an expected graduation date between December 2026and June 2027.
• Proficient in C++ and/or Python with knowledge of its latest features.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication, and cross-functional team collaboration abilities.
• Passion for innovation in the autonomous vehicle industry.

Bonus Points

• Published research presented at leading machine learning or robotics conferences such as NeurIPS, CVPR, ICML, ICLR, ICCV, ECCV, IROS, or ICRA.
• Proficient in machine learning frameworks, such as TensorFlow or PyTorch.
• Experience in open-source competitions or challenges related to autonomous driving.

Team Introductions

• Prediction Team:

The Prediction team liaises with the perception team upstream and the planning and control team downstream. We develop diverse deep learning models using perceptual information to forecast potential future behaviors of nearby obstacles. In scenarios lacking sufficient data, the prediction team generates predictions and supplements through analysis of scene features and logical reasoning.

• Planning and Control Team:

The main goal of the planning and control team is to find safe driving strategies in complex autonomous driving environments. We ensure safe, efficient navigation by designing algorithms for route planning and vehicle control to respond to dynamic conditions. Our work integrates sensor data and predictive models to make real-time decisions for smooth and reliable autonomous driving.

• Mapping and Localization Team:

The mapping and localization team is responsible for high-definition mapping and high-precision localization systems for our entire autonomous fleet. We provides down-stream modules, e.g. perception, prediction, planning and control, with accurate and real-time positioning as well as detailed geometric and semantic information of the surroundings, to help the autonomous vehicle navigate the world. A variety of underlying technologies are employed to build the mapping and localization systems, including multi-sensor fusion, visual/lidar SLAM, 3D computer vision and deep learning.

• Sim Core Team:

The Sim Core group focuses on developing the core simulation capabilities necessary to support company-wide AV development and validation. This team will work on our overall simulation strategies, sensor simulation for perception, AI simulation for prediction, planning and control, full-stack simulation, and the generation and editing of 3D worlds.

$120,000 - $165,000 a year

Your base pay is one part of your total compensation package. For this position, the reasonably expected pay range is between $120,000 - $165,000 for the level at which this job has been scoped. Your base pay will depend on several factors, including your experience, qualifications, education, location, and skills. In the event that you are considered for a different level, a higher or lower pay range would apply. This position is also eligible for an annual performance bonus, equity, and a competitive benefits package.

WeRide.aioffers competitive salary depending on the experience. Employee benefits include:

Premium Medical, Dental and Vision Plan (No cost from employees or their families)

Free Daily Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner

Paid vacations and holidays

401K plan