Staff Software Engineer

XPENG & Volkswagen Group; Santa Clara (CA); On-site; USD 179,000 - 304,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in smart electric vehicles is seeking a Staff Software Engineer to join their innovative team. This role involves working on cutting-edge technologies, including machine learning systems and big data engineering. You'll collaborate with talented engineers to enhance performance and drive the future of mobility. Enjoy a supportive environment with opportunities for professional growth, and be part of a company committed to transforming the automotive landscape through technology. If you're passionate about engineering and eager to make an impact, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Benefits

Snacks

Lunches

Fun Activities

Supportive Environment

Opportunities for Growth

Qualifications

• 5-7+ years in high-performance distributed system design.
• Proficient in backend languages and strong engineering skills.

Responsibilities

• Work on systems like inference platform and ETL pipeline.
• Collaborate with engineers to build a state-of-the-art ML platform.

Skills

Backend Programming (Python, Java)

Distributed System Design

Machine Learning

Communication Skills

Self-Motivation

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science

Graduate Degree in a Related Field

Tools

Docker

Kubernetes

Job description

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XPeng Motors is one of China’s leading smart electric vehicle (EV) companies. We design, develop, and manufacture smart EVs that are seamlessly integrated with advanced Internet, AI and autonomous driving technologies. We are committed to in-house R&D and intelligent manufacturing to create a better mobility experience for our customers. We strive to transform smart electric vehicles with technology and data, shaping the mobility experience of the future.

Responsibilities:

• Work on systems such as inference platform, ETL pipeline, data mining, image search.
• Work with ML algorithm engineers and data analysts to improve perception, prediction performance, and increase iteration speed.
• Collaborate with big data engineers and infra engineers to build a state-of-the-art ML engineering platform.
• Analyze requirements, system design and implementation, testing, cloud deployment, monitoring, and user support.

Minimum Skill Requirements:

• Bachelor or graduate degree in CS or a related field.
• 5-7+ years of high-performance distributed system design and implementation experience.
• Proficient in at least one backend language (Python, Java, etc.) and strong engineering skills.
• Strong learning and communication skills, results-driven, and self-motivated.

Preferred Skill Requirements:

• Big data experience: experience in container technology (Docker, Kubernetes); hands-on ML systems/ADAS related experience.

What do we provide:

• A fun, supportive, and engaging environment.
• Opportunities to pursue and work on bleeding-edge technologies.
• Snacks, lunches, and fun activities.

The base salary range for this full-time position is $179,400-$303,600, in addition to bonus, equity, and benefits. Our salary ranges are determined by role, level, and location. The range displayed on each job posting reflects the minimum and maximum target for new hire salaries for the position across all US locations. Within the range, individual pay is determined by work location and additional factors, including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. It is our policy to provide equal employment opportunities to all qualified persons without regard to race, age, color, sex, sexual orientation, religion, national origin, disability, veteran status, marital status, or any other prescribed category set forth in federal or state regulations.

Seniority Level:

Associate

Employment Type:

Full-time

Job Function:

Information Technology

Industries:

Motor Vehicle Manufacturing