2026 Summer Intern - Software Engineer

Guangzhou WeRide Technologies Co • San Jose, CA

75d • $40 - $60

About The Position

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. In our internship program, you will work alongside world-class engineers to develop, implement, and maintain cutting-edge software for autonomous driving systems. Depending on the team you join, your project responsibilities will vary, giving you exposure to a range of exciting, impactful challenges. You will collaborate with your manager, mentor, and team to drive innovation and make significant contributions to the advancement of autonomous driving technology.

Requirements

• Pursuing a BS/MS degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Mathematics, Robotics or a related technical field, with an expected graduation date before December 2027.
• Proficient in C++ and/or Python, Java, Go with knowledge of its latest features.
• Have good programming practices, adhere to coding standards, and follow test-driven development.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication, and cross-functional team collaboration abilities.
• Passion for innovation in the autonomous vehicle industry.

Responsibilities

• Build real-time, in-vehicle systems that ensure the AV operates safely and efficiently in its environment.
• Design and develop new features to continuously optimize computational performance, and create tools to assist other teams by proactively informing developers of potential performance issues.
• Optimize for efficient model deployment, enhance the machine learning workflow, build and support large-scale model evaluation systems.
• Develop high-performance GPU/CPU kernels by utilizing low-level hardware features and knowledge of performance characteristics.
• Work with multiple algorithm teams and optimize efficient algorithms for self-driving vehicles.

Benefits

• 1-on-1 mentorship
• hands-on training
• fun team-building activities
• interactive workshops

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Intern
• Industry: Publishing Industries
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees