Software Engineer, Perception

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.ResponsibilityWe are looking for a Software Engineer, Perception to join our team. You will collaborate with distinguished engineers to solve one of the most challenging problems in artificial intelligence: a fully autonomous driving platform. You will participate in various software development cycles to discover the real problems in autonomous driving, design robust and scalable solutions, and implement your ideas into production. You will be building the vehicle “brain”, as well as forging our offline infrastructures to facilitate our end-to-end development cycle.Proficiency in C/C++ and Python programming, with a solid foundation in data structures and algorithms.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.BS/MS or Ph.D in Computer Science or a related fieldExperience in the autonomous driving domain is preferredKnowledge of robotics system (ROS, PCL) is preferredCompensation and BenefitsBase Salary Range: $120,000 - $200,000 AnnuallyCompensation 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 DisabilityFree Food & Snacks

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