Production Engineer

WeRide; San Jose (CA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

An innovative company is seeking a Production Engineer to enhance autonomous driving technologies. In this role, you will debug software and hardware issues, analyze simulation data, and collaborate on optimizing vehicle components. This position offers a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits, including premium medical plans and daily meals. Join a forward-thinking team dedicated to advancing autonomous systems and making a significant impact in the technology sector.

Benefits

Premium Medical, Dental and Vision Plan

Free Daily Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner

Paid vacations and holidays

401K plan

Qualifications

• Experience with sensors like IMU, lidar, and radar.
• Hands-on experience with robot simulators or frameworks.

Responsibilities

• Analyze data from automatic driving simulations and road tests.
• Debug software and hardware issues on autonomous vehicles.

Skills

C++

Machine Learning

Data Analysis

Debugging

System Optimization

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Engineering

Tools

ROS

IMU

Lidar

Camera

Radar

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Base pay range

$90,000.00/yr - $120,000.00/yr

Established in 2017, WeRide (NASDAQ: WRD) is a leading global commercial-stage company that develops autonomous driving technologies from Level 2 to Level 4. WeRide is the only tech company in the world that holds driverless permits in China, the UAE, Singapore and the US, conducting autonomous driving R&D, tests and operations in over 30 cities of 9 countries around the world. WeRide has operated a self-driving fleet for more than 1,800 days.

This position will be responsible for debugging software, hardware and system issues on autonomous vehicles; managing system release; and developing tools to improve efficiency of incident triage.

What you will do:

• Responsible for analyzing the data of automatic driving simulation and road test;
• Conduct researches on testing and analyzing the feasibility, design, operation, performance of equipment, components, and running on autonomous vehicles;
• Design efficient components and optimize existing software and hardware for computing platforms;
• Debug software, hardware and system issues on autonomous vehicles;
• Work with team members to implement operating procedures, resolve system malfunctions, provide technical information to improve onboard software and hardware stack stability, safety and security;
• Write performance requirements for software and hardware devices running on autonomous vehicles;
• Investigate and debug failures which happen on autonomous vehicles like C++ code issues, hardware issues and Linux system issues and recommend remedial actions;
• Research and develop machine learning algorithms for Ai-triaging incidents reported from autonomous driving operators
  
  
  

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or a related field
• Experience with sensors (e.g. IMU, lidar, camera, odometry, radar)
• Experience with ROS-based software development for robotic systems
• Hands-on experience with robot simulators or other robot frameworks
• Enthusiasm to understand a complex system and its various components
  
  
  

WeRide.ai offers 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

Your base pay is one part of your total compensation package. For this position, the reasonably expected pay range is between $90,000 - $120,000 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.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Not Applicable

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Management and Manufacturing

• Industries

  Technology, Information and Internet

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