Software Engineer - Perception Infrastructure

Pony.ai

Fremont (CA)

On-site

USD 120,000 - 200,000

Full time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

Health Care Plan (Medical, Dental & Vision)

Retirement Plan (Traditional and Roth 401k)

Life Insurance (Basic, Voluntary & AD&D)

Paid Time Off (Vacation & Public Holidays)

Family Leave (Maternity, Paternity)

Short Term & Long Term Disability

Free Food & Snacks

Job summary

A leading autonomous mobility company based in Fremont, CA, is seeking a Software Engineer for Perception Infrastructure. In this entry-level role, you will develop the foundation for the Perception System in self-driving vehicles and work with experienced developers to enhance the system's performance. Candidates should possess strong C++ programming skills and a degree in Computer Science. The position offers a competitive salary range of $120,000 to $200,000 annually, along with comprehensive benefits including healthcare and retirement plans.

Qualifications

Strong programming skills in C++ with solid foundation.
Open to recent graduates and fresh PhD holders.
Understanding of computer vision and related fields is a plus.

Responsibilities

Develop the foundation for the Perception System for self-driving vehicles.
Collaborate with perception developers and researchers.
Improve overall performance and quality of Perception.

Skills

C++ programming

Data structures and algorithms

Multi-thread programming

CPU/GPU optimization

Algorithm design

Computer vision

Machine learning

Deep learning

Education

BS/MS or Ph.D in Computer Science

Tools

PyTorch

Caffe

TensorFlow

ROS

PCL

Job description

Software Engineer - Perception Infrastructure

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This range is provided by Pony.ai. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more.

Base pay range

$120,000.00/yr - $200,000.00/yr

Founded in 2016 in Silicon Valley, Pony.ai has quickly become a global leader in autonomous mobility and is a pioneer in extending autonomous mobility technologies and services at a rapidly expanding footprint of sites around the world. Operating Robotaxi, Robotruck and Personally Owned Vehicles (POV) business units, Pony.ai is an industry leader in the commercialization of autonomous driving and is committed to developing the safest autonomous driving capabilities on a global scale. Pony.ai's leading position has been recognized, with CNBC ranking Pony.ai #10 on its CNBC Disruptor list of the 50 most innovative and disruptive tech companies of 2022. In June 2023, Pony.ai was recognized on the XPRIZE and Bessemer Venture Partners inaugural "XB100" 2023 list of the world's top 100 private deep tech companies, ranking #12 globally. As of August 2023, Pony.ai has accumulated nearly 21 million miles of autonomous driving globally. Pony.ai went public at NASDAQ in November 2024.

Responsibilities

As a Software Engineer in Perception Infrastructure, you will be responsible for developing the foundation for the Perception System used on the self-driving vehicle. You will work with the world-class Perception developers and researchers together to improve the overall performance and quality of Perception.

Requirements

Strong programming skills in C++, with a solid foundation in data structures and algorithms
BS/MS or Ph.D in Computer Science or a related field
Open to master new grads/fresh PhD

Preferred Experience

Multi-thread programming
CPU or GPU performance optimization
Large-scale system design
Strong skills in algorithm design and implementation, familiarity with training frameworks such as PyTorch/Caffe/TensorFlow is a plus
Understanding of computer vision, machine learning, deep learning, or related knowledge, with practical or research experience in areas such as object detection, segmentation, tracking, or 3D reconstruction is a plus
Experience in the autonomous driving domain is preferred
Knowledge of robotics system (ROS, PCL) is preferred

Compensation And Benefits

Base Salary Range: $120,000 - $200,000 Annually

Compensation may vary outside of this range depending on many factors, including the candidate's qualifications, skills, competencies, experience, and location. Base pay is one part of the Total Compensation and this role may be eligible for bonuses/incentives and restricted stock units.

Also, we provide the following benefits to the eligible employees: