Perception Engineer: Recognition of Road Weather Conditions and Sensing Impact Analysis

Tensor Auto; San Jose (CA); On-site; USD 180,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

Tensor invites data scientists to join the weather-focused team building perception systems for autonomous driving. Located in San Jose, you will develop perception features, quantify weather impacts on sensing, and work on robust sensor fusion under adverse conditions.

Ideal candidates hold advanced degrees in ML/CS/robotics, with expertise in computer vision and deep learning, plus proficiency in Python/C++.

Qualifications

• Master’s or PhD in machine learning, CS, robotics, or related field.
• Experience with computer vision and deep learning.
• Understanding of how weather affects sensor data.
• Excellent communication and strong analytical/problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop perception features to recognize road weather conditions, quantify weather impact on sensing, and identify sensing degradation.
• Collaborate across teams to adapt sensor fusion techniques, integrate sensor cleaning system, and implement mitigation strategy to enhance autonomous driving reliability under reduced visibility.
• Develop data mining, labeling, training and evaluation pipelines for model adaptation in adverse weather conditions.
• Conduct tests and simulations in various weather conditions to evaluate system performance and mitigation strategy.

Skills

Computer vision

Deep learning

Analytical thinking

Problem solving

Communication

Education

Master’s or PhD in machine learning, computer science, robotics, or a related field

Tools

Python

C++

Job description

Tensor is an agentic AI company dedicated to building agentic products that empower individual consumers. Our flagship product, the Tensor Robocar, is the world’s first personal Robocar and the first AI agentic vehicle — fully autonomous, automotive-grade, and built for private ownership at scale. Founded in 2016 in Silicon Valley, Tensor is headquartered in San Jose, California, with offices in Barcelona, Singapore, and Dubai. At Tensor, we champion personal AI autonomy and ownership. Our vision is to build a future where everyone owns their own Artificial General Intelligence — a personal AGI that enables more time, freedom, and autonomy. We’re forging an alternative path where AGI serves only you, and is controlled solely by you.

We provide a competitive compensation package, opportunities for professional growth, participation in a discretionary equity incentive plan, and access to a comprehensive company benefits program, subject to eligibility requirements.

Join us to shape the future! Work with brilliant minds on technology transforming automotive industry and make a lasting impact.

Locations

• San Jose, California, US (Salary Range: $75k—$300k USD)
• Barcelona, Catalonia, Spain
• Singapore
• Dubai, UAE

The weather team works cross-functionally to develop technologies that ensure safe autonomous driving in all weather conditions. We're seeking skilled data scientists to help us overcome the challenges of adverse weather.

Responsibilities

• Develop perception features to recognize road weather conditions, quantify weather impact on sensing, and identify sensing degradation.
• Collaborate across teams to adapt sensor fusion techniques, integrate sensor cleaning system, and implement mitigation strategy to enhance autonomous driving reliability under reduced visibility.
• Develop data mining, labeling, training and evaluation pipelines for model adaption in adverse weather conditions.
• Conduct tests and simulations in various weather conditions to evaluate system performance and mitigation strategy.

Qualifications

• Master’s or PhD in machine learning, computer science, robotics, or a related field.
• Experience with computer vision and deep learning.
• Understanding of various effects of weather on sensor data.
• Excellent communication, strong analytical thinking and problem-solving skills.

Preferences

• Experience with autonomous vehicle technology or robotics.
• Experience with machine learning and AI foundation models.
• Experience with Python/C++.

We appreciate your interest in joining Tensor. Tensor is an equal employment opportunity employer, dedicated to fostering a respectful, supportive, and inclusive workplace for all.

We do not discriminate against, and strictly prohibit harassment of, any applicant or employee on the basis of race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, religion, national origin, age, disability, military or veteran status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.

Tensor also considers qualified applicants with criminal histories in accordance with applicable laws.

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