New Grads 2026 - Data Engineer

Posted 13 Days Ago
San Jose, CA
In-Office
120K-165K Annually
Entry level
Automotive • Information Technology • Logistics • Transportation
The Role
The Data Engineer will support the development of autonomous driving technologies by creating algorithms, designing data pipelines, analyzing test data, and automating reports for decision-making.
Summary Generated by Built In
Established in 2017, WeRide (NASDAQ: WRD) is a leading global commercial-stage company that develops autonomous driving technologies from Level 2 to Level 4. WeRide is the only tech company in the world that holds driverless permits in China, the UAE, Singapore and the US, conducting autonomous driving R&D, tests and operations in over 30 cities of 10 countries around the world. WeRide has operated a self-driving fleet for more than 2,200 days.

WeRide.ai Silicon Valley team is seeking a motivated Data Engineer to join our Metrics Team. This role focuses on supporting the development of L3+ Advanced Driver Assistance Systems (ADAS) and L4 Autonomous Driving (AD) Systems by building scalable evaluation frameworks and high-impact scenarios that drive continuous improvement in autonomous driving. Ideal candidates will have a strong understanding of business needs, data pipelines, and system behavior, with the ability to translate complex test data into actionable insights.

What You Will Do:

  • Create algorithms to evaluate the safety, comfort, and other performance aspects of autonomous driving systems to ensure their reliable operation.
  • Understand business requirements, delve deep into autonomous driving operations, map out business processes, and design data pipelines and metric systems to quantify the capabilities of the autonomous driving system.
  • Aggregate and analyze autonomous driving test data, perform deep-dive investigations into the causes of data variations, and identify system issues through data analysis.
  • Take responsibility for data visualization and the automation of reports to present data intuitively and support decision-making.
  • Efficiently extract high-value traffic scenarios from massive, unstructured test data to drive improvements in the autonomous driving system.
  • Utilize algorithmic models or rules to develop performance metrics and automated evaluation methods for autonomous driving algorithms.
  • Build a comprehensive framework for evaluating autonomous driving behavior.

Requirements

  • Educational Background: 
  • Bachelor's degree or higher in Computer Science, Physics, Software Engineering, Mathematics, Information Engineering, Statistics, or a related field.

  • Programming Skills:
  • Proficient in C++, with a solid programming foundation and a strong sense of good coding practices.
  • Familiar with common data structures and algorithms, capable of writing efficient and stable code.
  • Experience with development in a Linux/Unix environment, familiar with common development and debugging tools.

  • Data Analysis Skills:
  • Proficient in big data processing and analysis, with expertise in SQL and Python programming.
  • Ability to identify patterns from massive datasets and build effective evaluation models.

  • General Qualifications:
  • Excellent communication and teamwork skills.
  • A strong sense of responsibility, self-motivated, and able to perform well under pressure.
  • Adept at analyzing problems from multiple dimensions with clear and logical thinking.
  • Passionate about the autonomous vehicle industry, enjoys challenges, thinks critically, learns quickly, and possesses a strong sense of responsibility.

Bonus Points

  • Excellent skills in metric design and analysis, with the ability to solve complex problems quickly.
  • Familiarity with the principles and applications of machine learning and deep learning algorithms.
  • Familiarity with open-source frameworks and simulation platforms related to autonomous driving.

What Happens Next:

We’ll take a few weeks to review all applications. If we’d like to move forward with you, we’ll reach out to arrange the next steps, which may include an online assessment, a call with a recruiter, and 3 interviews with your future colleagues to better inform our decision.

During the interview process, we aim to learn more about your skills, experiences, and motivators. Many of our questions will focus on understanding how you might operate here at WeRide. Please note that, due to the high volume of applications we receive, we’re unable to offer individual feedback during the interview process.

We recognize that interviewing for a new role is significant, and we appreciate you considering WeRide as the next step in your career. Our Recruiting Team is here to support you throughout the interview process. Come join us and apply today!

WeRide.ai offers competitive salary depending on the experience. Employee benefits include:
Premium Medical, Dental and Vision Plan (No cost from employees or their families)
Free Daily Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
Paid vacations and holidays
401K plan

Top Skills

C++
Linux
Python
SQL
Unix
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The Company
San Jose, CA
501 Employees
Year Founded: 2017

What We Do

WeRide is a global leading company that develops Level 4 autonomous driving technologies, bringing smart cities with new products, new business model and new experience.

WeRide has received strategic investments from top-tier global automakers, including Renault-Nissan-Mitsubishi Alliance and Yutong Group. WeRide is the first startup in the world that holds driverless test permits in both China and the US.

Through strategic alliances with car makers, mobility and logistics service platforms, WeRide offers an all-rounded product mix of Robotaxi, Mini Robobus and Robovan to provide multiple services including online ride-hailing, on-demand transport and urban logistics.

WeRide launched China’s first Robotaxi service, completely open to public, in November 2019, in Guangzhou, China, covering an area of 144 square kilometers. WeRide has also conducted commercial pilot operations and fully driverless testing for Mini Robobus and Robovan.

Established in 2017, WeRide is headquartered in Guangzhou, China, and maintains R&D and operation centers in Beijing, Shanghai, Shenzhen, Nanjing, Wuhan, Zhengzhou and Anqing, as well as San Jose in the US. It employs a highly skilled team of over 800 employees around the globe and has extensive domestic and international experience in R&D, business development and operations.

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