Senior/Staff Machine Learning Engineer (Motion Planning)

• We’re looking for a machine learning engineer to train and deploy the latest generation of ML-based planning algorithms on the extensive data we collect every day across our autonomous trucking fleet
• Use complex map and perception sensor output to develop novel deep learning models for our planning stack
• Design critical safety checks to ensure driving trajectories are feasible and follow rules of road
• Ensure all model development keeps a real-time focus and operates efficiently in compute-constrained environments
• Track and incorporate the latest multidisciplinary research advancements in a fast-moving field
• Ensure that your work is performed in accordance with the company’s Quality Management System (QMS) requirements and contribute to continuous improvement efforts
• Ensure that technical work meets customer requirements, regulatory standards, and company quality policies

Benefits

• Unlimited PTO: Unlimited paid time off on top of company holidays to recharge and enjoy as needed
• Flexible working: Flexibile work arrangements and technology to help manage life’s demands at the office and remote
• Health benefits: Tiered options in medical, dental, and vision insurance to fit your unique needs
• Future building: Equity, 401k and FSA options for all eligible employees to help build for your future
• Professional development: Company-sponsored professional development opportunities such as conferences, training, and workshops
• Catered lunches: Daily catered lunches at both of our Santa Clara and Fremont offices- Experience developing high-quality software from design and implementation to testing and deployment
• A rigorous approach to model development: running well-designed experiments, defining suitable training and validation datasets, and evaluating on the right metrics
• Hands-on familiarity with cloud data ingestion pipelines
• Strong communication and collaborative skills
• 4+ years of machine learning engineering experience for robotics applications
• BS, MS, or PhD in Software, Robotics, or related field
• Experience training with modern frameworks (e.g. PyTorch)
• Expertise with Python, willingness to do some C++ development as needed