Computer Vision Engineer

Senior Deep Learning Engineer, Computer Vision

Location: San Jose, CA, On Site

We are looking for a capable and experienced Sr. Deep Learning Engineer to join our R&D team.

The engineer will work on devising, developing, and integrating novel deep-vision-based perception algorithms at the heart of our autonomous driving system.

This is an opportunity to work on cutting-edge deep vision methods, develop and innovate new ideas, and see them deployed on the road in our autonomous vehicles.

Position report to the Perception Team Leader in San Jose.

Responsibilities:

Cooperate with the SJ site Deep Learning Engineers, Safety Drivers & Test Engineers.

Work closely with deep learning engineers and tech leaders across the company, demonstrating flexibility and effective communication in a global, multi-time-zone environment.

Supervise complex data pipelines, from the collection stage, through annotation, to model training.

Design and optimize deep neural networks ( Requires innovative feature engineering).

Assume end-to-end responsibility over medium to long-term projects.

Devise and implement performance metrics.

Communicate, present, and visualize results.

Align the algorithms with the product needs.

Requirements:

M.Sc. or equivalent work experience in CS, EE, Physics, or other quantitative fields from a leading university. Ph.D. – Advantage

A proven track record of at least 3 years of hands-on experience in developing deep learning algorithms

Experience and knowledge in computer vision and image processing algorithms, including classification, object detection, and/or semantic segmentation

In-depth, hands-on knowledge of deep learning fundamentals

Hands-on experience with deep learning frameworks such as PyTorch

Strong mathematical aptitude, with emphasis on probability, vector algebra, and geometry

Proficiency in Python programming

Experience in conducting long-term development and/or research projects, in either academia or industry

Proficiency in English, both written and spoken

Team player - Able to foster a positive and cooperative work environment by maintaining strong collaboration within the team and building productive relationships with other teams across the company

Eligible to work in the US

Skills that are considered an advantage:

Publications in top-tier journals or conferences on algorithms, computer vision, or deep learning

Basic proficiency in C++

Experience with Linux

Source control with git