This opportunity is located in San Diego, CA.  Remote friendly during COVID-19 

You can apply to the job with this email address:

copy_of_swe__user_experience_designer_i_ii_2b4ef06f2us@ivy.greenhouse.io

Company Overview

Come join a higher calling and find a deeper purpose!   

As a multi-national Artificial Intelligence Technology Company, we are at the epicenter of the Autonomous Vehicle Universe. Our breakthroughs are leading the industry in autonomous trucking.  

While inventing the framework of Autonomous Driving, our current fleet of autonomous Trucks are helping communities receive much-needed supplies and medical equipment around the clock.   Our people are some of the most talented engineers and contributors who are leaving behind a historic legacy.  

TuSimple was founded half a decade ago with the goal of bringing the top minds in the world together to achieve the dream of a driverless truck solution. With a foundation in computer vision, algorithms, mapping, and Artificial Intelligence, TuSimple is working to create the first global commercially viable Autonomous Freight Network. 

Opportunity Overview

TuSimple is the self-driving technology company with a mission to bring automation to the trucking industry. The User Experience Design Team of Software Engineering plays a critical role in the mission.  At TuSimple, the user experience design team is responsible for the user experience of software platforms that support the autonomous vehicle and related development work.

Example projects we are working on include:

• A platform that displays critical vehicle information for test operators and developers
• A platform for developers to regenerate the scenarios our vehicles met in the real-world
• A Map editing platform for map producers to edit TuSimple HD map

Responsibilities

• Leverage technical background, user research, and product evaluation to inform the design of internal tools for a specialized user base of robotics and simulation engineers.
• Quickly and iteratively create mockups with design specifications for web user interfaces at various levels of fidelity.
• Create user-centric visual designs by integrating user needs, business requirements, and technical constraints.
• Collaborate with Project and Product Managers, Engineers, and leadership to craft product solutions and requirements.
• Understand and balance the priorities of internal stakeholders, algorithm engineers, and business needs.
• Ability to work through ambiguity, and adapt your approach to meet the needs of multiple stakeholders.
• Be a champion for user-centered design by testing your concept in front of users. Be willing to build lightweight mockups, and independently conduct quick user testing.

Experience & Skills Required

• 3+ years of professional experience creating software products involving data visualization or internal testing platforms.
• Related experience in software development, either as a software engineer or data scientist. Ability to understand vehicle autonomy stack enough to meet detailed needs of a highly technical user base.
• Strong communication skills.
• Familiarity with visual design/prototyping tools such as Sketch, Figma, Invision, etc.
• Experience conducting user research or user evaluation/testing, through either professional or academic projects.

Preferred

• Professional experience as a software engineer or data scientist.
• Previous experience as a product manager or technical lead.
• Knowledge or experience with vehicle autonomy stack for self-driving technology.
• Master’s degree in HCI, computer science, or robotics.

TuSimple Benefits

• 100% employer-paid healthcare premiums for you and your family
• Work visa sponsorship available
• Relocation assistance available
• Breakfast, lunch, and dinner served every day
• Full kitchens on every floor with unlimited snacks, drinks, special treats, fruits, meals, and more
• Gym membership reimbursement
• Monthly team building budget
• Learning/education budget  
• Employer-paid life insurance
• Employer-paid long and short disability 

TuSimple is an Equal Opportunity Employer. This company does not discriminate in employment and personnel practices on the basis of race, sex, age, handicap, religion, national origin or any other basis prohibited by applicable law. Hiring, transferring and promotion practices are performed without regard to the above-listed items.

This opportunity is located in San Diego, CA.  Remote friendly during COVID-19 

You can apply to the job with this email address:

copy_of_swe__user_experience_designer_i_ii_2b4ef06f2us@ivy.greenhouse.io