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- Lead the development of machine learning models for joint behavior prediction and planning, with the goal of end-to-end differentiable autonomy
- Architect integrated ML systems that reason over latent scene representations from perception to directly inform or generate trajectory decisions
- Implement data-driven approaches that optimize the full autonomy stack jointly
- Collaborate tightly with Perception, Mapping, and Simulation teams to design shared representations and scalable training loops, including imitation and reinforcement learning
- Mentor a team of ML engineers focused on reasoning, joint prediction and planning, and generalization across ODDs, aligned with the trucking roadmap
- 5+ years of industry experience in autonomous driving expertise in developing and deploying machine learning models for prediction and planning in autonomous vehicle systems
- Background architecting integrated ML systems that connect perception, prediction, and planning modules
- Proficiency in C++ and Python for large-scale ML system development
- Experience mentoring and leading teams of ML engineers in large-scale, cross-functional projects
- MS or PhD in computer science, robotics, or a related technical field
- Experience with imitation learning, reinforcement learning, and scalable training pipelines for autonomous driving
- Familiarity with generative AI, deep neural networks, and state-of-the-art ML frameworks (e.g., TensorFlow, PyTorch)
- Prior work on joint prediction and planning models for Level 4 or higher autonomous vehicles
Compensation at Applied Intuition for eligible roles includes base salary, equity, and benefits. Base salary is a single component of the total compensation package, which may also include equity in the form of options and/or restricted stock units, comprehensive health, dental, vision, life and disability insurance coverage, 401k retirement benefits with employer match, learning and wellness stipends, and paid time off. Note that benefits are subject to change and may vary based on jurisdiction of employment.
Applied Intuition pay ranges reflect the minimum and maximum intended target base salary for new hire salaries for the position. The actual base salary offered to a successful candidate will additionally be influenced by a variety of factors including experience, credentials & certifications, educational attainment, skill level requirements, interview performance, and the level and scope of the position.
Please reference the job posting’s subtitle for where this position will be located. For pay transparency purposes, the base salary range for this full-time position in the location listed is: $231,295 - $300,500 USD annually.
Don’t meet every single requirement? If you’re excited about this role but your past experience doesn’t align perfectly with every qualification in the job description, we encourage you to apply anyway. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles.
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As the foremost enabler of autonomous vehicle development, Applied Intuition equips engineering and product teams with software that makes it faster, safer, and easier to bring autonomy to market. Applied’s suite of products, focused on simulation and analytics, delivers sophisticated infrastructure built for scale. Companies of all sizes use Applied to comprehensively test and rapidly accelerate their autonomous vehicle development. Headquartered in Silicon Valley with offices in Detroit, Tokyo, and Munich, Applied is composed of software and automotive experts from the top companies in the world (such as Google, Amazon, Apple, Waymo, Tesla, Delphi, GM, and Bosch).
