Software Engineer, Perception - Computer Vision/Deep Learning

At Pony.ai, excellence is at the core of our company. Every detail counts as we work to deliver a safe, reliable, and cost-effective autonomous driving platform to the public. As part of the team, you will play a critical role in developing and deploying state-of-the art vehicle technology. You will have every opportunity to grow and develop as our company grows. Join us on this exciting journey as we bring the latest breakthroughs in artificial intelligence to the future of transportation.

As a Software Engineer in computer vision/deep learning, you will be developing the “eye” of our vehicles. This includes designing, training, and evaluating perception solutions, specifically, large scale image/LIDAR data classification, segmentation, tracking, etc. You will also research and apply state-of-the-art computer vision algorithms into production.

Requirements

• Strong programming skills in C/C++ or Python
• Strong mathematics and analytical skills
• Work experience in deep learning platforms such as Caffe or Tensorflow
• Minimum of a Masters Degree in Computer Science or equivalent with 3+ years experiences of deep/machine learning or computer vision
• Work experience with LIDAR data is preferred

Compensation and Benefits

Base Salary Range: $130,000 - $250,000 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:

• 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

About Pony.ai

Pony.ai, Inc. (“Pony.ai”) is a startup co-located in Silicon Valley and China that is pursuing an ambitious vision for autonomous mobility. We aim to bring safe, sustainable, and accessible mobility to the entire world. We believe that autonomous technology can make our roads exponentially safer for travelers. Founded in late 2016, Pony.ai has been a pioneer in autonomous mobility technologies and services across the U.S. and China, spearheading public-facing Robotaxi pilots in both markets. The company is currently valued at $8.5B and some of its major investors include Toyota, Ontario Teachers’ Pension Plan, Sequoia Capital China, and IDG Capital. Pony.ai has formed partnerships with leading OEMs including Toyota, GAC Group, FAW Group, etc. We believe our work has the potential to transform lives and industries for the better. You will have every opportunity to grow and develop as our company scales globally.