WeRide is a leading, commercial-stage global company that develops autonomous driving technologies from Level 2 to Level 4. It offers an all-rounded product mix of Robotaxi, Robobus, Robosweeper, Robovan and Advanced Driving Solution to provide services. WeRide aims to develop safe and reliable driverless solutions to make our mobility and transportation safer, more affordable, and accessible.
WeRide.ai Silicon Valley team is looking for outstanding Software Engineers to lead our visual mapping and localization efforts. We're looking for an engineer with an advanced degree and experience building mapping and localization systems that work with real data in uncertain environments.
You will be responsible for:
Build state-of-the art mapping pipelines that combine data from a wide variety of sensors, as well as localization algorithms that make use of these maps in realtime.
Requirements:
- 3 years of professional experience (industrial experience is a plus)
- Familiar with state of the art theory for visual SLAM and place recognition
- Highly skilled in probabilistic filtering theory, computer vision and inertial pose theory
- Fluent in C++. Python skills are a plus
- Proven track record in implementing computationally expensive algorithm in commodity hardware
- Prior experience in any of pose estimation, probabilistic filtering, SLAM, nonlinear optimization
- Comfortable building in undefined and fast paced environments
- Experience in self driving technologies is a plus
Plus:
- Knowledge of Linux, and development on Linux systems
- Knowledge of ROS
- Experience working in an automotive, aerospace environments
- Previous experience with robotic or vehicle systems
- Development experience with embedded systems with real-time constraints
- Experience with realtime sensor fusion (e.g. IMU, lidar, camera, odometry, radar)
Salary Range: Your base pay is one part of your total compensation package. For this position, the reasonably expected pay range is between $130,000 - $182,000 for the level at which this job has been scoped. Your base pay will depend on several factors, including your experience, qualifications, education, location, and skills. In the event that you are considered for a different level, a higher or lower pay range would apply. This position is also eligible for an annual performance bonus, equity, and a competitive benefits package.
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
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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