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New Grads 2026 - General Software Engineer
full-timeSan Jose$120k - $165k

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Location

San Jose

Salary

$120k - $165k

Type

full-time

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About this role

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.

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What you will do:
  • Build real-time, in-vehicle systems that ensure the AV operates safely and efficiently in its environment.
  • Develop a high-performance, highly reliable data transport framework, and enhance the logging infrastructure to support robust data collection.
  • Develop a real-time communication service framework between embedded devices and the host computer, enhancing the real-time troubleshooting capabilities of the in-vehicle system.
  • Develop cloud-based and backend systems that support the AV fleet, as well as create intelligent tools for our developers.
  • 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.
  • Build services and infrastructure bridging machine learning and distributed systems, while evaluating database-related changes submitted by other engineers or community contributors.
  • Work closely with other engineering teams and business groups to develop comprehensive end-to-end solutions.
  • Optimize for efficient model deployment, enhance the machine learning workflow, and 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.
  • Build a model conversion, evaluation, and management system.
  • Develop and sustain scalable and high-performance infrastructure for training, optimizing, and deploying machine learning models.
  • Work with multiple algorithm teams and optimize efficient algorithms for self-driving vehicles.


Qualifications:
  • Pursuing a BS/MS degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Mathematics, or a related technical field, or equivalent practical experience, with an expected graduation date between December 2025 and June 2026.
  • 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.


Bonus Points:
  • Experience with field robotics and systems design
  • Experience with distributed systems, possesses design and debugging skills for complex system software, familiar with common design patterns and architectural trade-offs
  • Familiar with OS kernel and low-level system and computer architecture understanding
  • Familiar with GPU architecture


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$120,000 - $165,000 a year
Your base pay is one part of your total compensation package. For this position, the reasonably expected pay range is between $120,000 - $165,000 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.
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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 4-5 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

Other facts

Tech stack
C++,Python,Java,Go,Data Transport Framework,Real-Time Communication,Cloud-Based Systems,Machine Learning,GPU,CPU,Systems Design,Distributed Systems,Analytical Skills,Problem-Solving,Collaboration,Innovation

About WeRide.ai

Established in 2017, WeRide (NASDAQ: WRD, HKEX: 0800) 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 with products holding permits in eight countries: China, the US, the UAE, Singapore, France, Saudi Arabia, Belgium, and Switzerland, conducting testing or operations in over 30 cities across 11 countries. WeRide has operated an autonomous vehicle fleet for more than 2,200 days. On October 25, 2024, WeRide was officially listed on the Nasdaq Global Select Market under the ticker symbol "WRD", and became the world's first publicly listed universal autonomous driving company and the first publicly listed Robotaxi company. On November 6, 2025, WeRide was listed on the Stock Exchange of Hong Kong Limited under the stock code "0800", becoming the world's first Robotaxi and autonomous driving company to be publicly traded on both Hong Kong and US exchanges.

WeRide aims to develop safe and reliable driverless solutions to make mobility and transportation safer, more affordable, and accessible. As the pioneer in autonomous driving technologies and applications, WeRide has developed a comprehensive portfolio, including Robotaxi, Robobus, Robovan, Robosweeper, and advanced driver-assistance system (ADAS), with application scenarios spanning smart mobility, smart logistics, and smart sanitation.

With a rich experience in autonomous driving R&D, commercialization, and operation, WeRide has formed partnerships with renowned global OEMs and Tier 1 companies including Renault-Nissan-Mitsubishi Alliance, Yutong Group, GAC Group, BOSCH, etc.

WeRide has received numerous accolades, including being included in Fortune's 2025 Change the World and 2025 Future 50 lists.

For partnership requests, please reach out to [email protected].

Team size: 1,001-5,000 employees
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Industry: Technology, Information and Internet
Founding Year: 2017

What you'll do

  • The role involves building real-time in-vehicle systems for autonomous vehicles and developing high-performance data transport frameworks. Additionally, the engineer will work on cloud-based systems and optimize computational performance.

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