New Grads 2027 - Software Engineer, Algorithm

WeRide.ai • San Jose, CA

6d • $120,000 - $165,000

About The Position

WeRide (NASDAQ: WRD) is a leading global commercial-stage company that develops autonomous driving technologies from Level 2 to Level 4. Established in 2017, it is the world's first publicly listed autonomous vehicle (AV) company with a business footprint spanning over 60 cities across 13 countries. The company provides autonomous driving products and services ranging from Level 2 to Level 4, addressing mobility, logistics, and urban services, powered by the intelligent, versatile, and highly adaptable WeRide One platform.

Requirements

• MS/PhD degree in Robotics, Computer Science, Physics, Computer Vision, Graphics, Machine Learning, Automation or equivalent practical experience, with an expected graduation date between December 2026 and June 2027.
• Proficient in C++ and/or Python with knowledge of its latest features.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication, and cross-functional team collaboration abilities.
• Passion for innovation in the autonomous vehicle industry.

Nice To Haves

• Published research presented at leading machine learning or robotics conferences such as NeurIPS, CVPR, ICML, ICLR, ICCV, ECCV, IROS, or ICRA.
• Proficient in machine learning frameworks, such as TensorFlow or PyTorch.
• Experience in open-source competitions or challenges related to autonomous driving.

Responsibilities

• Design models that forecast the behaviors and intentions of surrounding vehicles, pedestrians, and other dynamic agents, enabling safer driving decisions.
• Explore algorithms for vehicle localization and environment representation, leveraging maps, onboard sensors, and learning-based methods to ensure reliable positioning in diverse conditions.
• Contribute to motion planning and decision-making modules that support safe, efficient, and human-like driving behaviors, as well as robust vehicle control algorithms.
• Build simulation platforms with realistic sensor modeling and 3D environment reconstruction to accelerate the validation and development of autonomous driving technologies.

Benefits

• Annual performance bonus
• Equity
• 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

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level