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This role drives the various robotics aspects of the perception software stack. The specific duties may include streamlining optimization, integration, creation of ML training and evaluation frameworks, pipelines, sensor data preprocessing, productionalization, and designing for experimentation cycles and production.
Cross-Functional Collaboration: Partner with various teams to architect and implement technologies that drive large-scale machine learning (ML) and autonomous vehicle (AV) development. Ensure alignment of ML systems with AV requirements through collaborative design and integration.
Technical Ownership: Lead and manage the delivery of complex technical projects related to ML system training and evaluation.
Quality and Standards: Maintain rigorous standards in planning, code reviews, and design discussions. Advocate for best practices in code quality and system architecture to support robust and scalable ML solutions.
Innovative Solutions: Develop pragmatic, long-term software solutions tailored to the unique challenges of evaluating ML systems.
Process Improvement: Design and implement processes and tools that enhance Research & Development (R&D) productivity within the Perception organization. Aim to streamline workflows and increase the velocity of ML model training and evaluation.
BS, MS, or Ph.D. in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Mathematics, Physics, or a related discipline; or equivalent practical experience.
Proficiency in Python and C++ for developing and optimizing production-quality ML systems. Strong grounding in computer science fundamentals, including object-oriented programming, data structures, algorithm design, and complexity analysis.
Machine Learning Experience: Demonstrated knowledge and experience with ML systems, including model evaluation, performance metrics, and tuning.
Leadership and Collaboration: Minimum of 4 years of experience leading technical teams in cross-functional projects. Proven ability to navigate a dynamic environment with shifting priorities while maintaining effective collaboration and influence.
Passion for Technology: Enthusiasm for self-driving car technology and its transformative potential on society. Commitment to advancing the field through innovative ML and AV solutions.
Familiarity with SQL
The salary range for this position is $175,100 - $257,500. Compensation will vary depending on location, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. You may also be offered a bonus, long-term incentives, and benefits. These ranges are subject to change.
Our benefits are here to support the whole you:
Cruise LLC is an equal opportunity employer. We strive to create a supportive and inclusive workplace where contributions are valued and celebrated, and our employees thrive by being themselves and are inspired to do the best work of their lives. We seek applicants of all backgrounds and identities, across race, color, caste, ethnicity, national origin or ancestry, age, citizenship, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran status, marital status, pregnancy or parental status, or disability. Applicants will not be discriminated against based on these or other protected categories or social identities. Cruise will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records, in accordance with applicable laws.
Cruise is committed to the full inclusion of all applicants. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process please let our recruiting team know or email [email protected].
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Candidates applying for roles that operate and remotely operate the AV: Licensed to drive a motor vehicle in the U.S. for the three years immediately preceding your application, currently holding an active in-state regular driver’s license or equivalent, and no more than one point on driving record. A successful completion of a background check, drug screen and DMV Motor Vehicle Record check is also required.
Note to Recruitment Agencies: Cruise does not accept unsolicited agency resumes. Furthermore, Cruise does not pay placement fees for candidates submitted by any agency other than its approved partners.
No Application Deadline
