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Research Engineer, Self Driving
About the Role
You will participate in the unique effort of bringing innovative state-of-the-art deep-learning models for self-driving into production, and onto autonomous vehicles. You will collaborate closely with a team of highly skilled researchers and engineers, tackling an array of challenges related to applying machine learning to self-driving vehicles. You will work on a variety of research engineering tasks related to algorithms for detection & perception, prediction, motion planning & automated map production, to name a few.
What You'll Need
- Minimum 4 years experience building production level software systems, preferably with Python and C++ (candidates not meeting this requirement but excel in other competencies will be considered)
- Expertise in performance evaluation and optimization of deep learning or computational science algorithms, particularly using GPUs and distributed computing
- Experience with parameter and architecture tuning of deep learning algorithms
- Solid knowledge of Python and C++ internals, including scientific computing libraries
- Demonstrable track-record of learning and deep-diving as needed into complex existing and new technologies
- Intense sense of ownership, initiative-taking, and a can-do attitude
- Great attention to detail and a data-driven approach to problem solving
- Team-player with a strong collaboration and communication skills, who responds positively to feedback
Bonus Points
- Expert level knowledge of one or more of the following: TensorFlow, PyChram, CUDA, cuDNN, OpenCL
- Familiarity with considerations related to sensor data (RGB, LiDAR) such as calibration, data capturing, noise sources, transformations, etc.
- Familiarity with standard web software frameworks for implementing internal research tools
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