Summary
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.
\n- Prediction: Design models that forecast the behaviors and intentions of surrounding vehicles, pedestrians, and other dynamic agents, enabling safer driving decisions
- Mapping & Localization: Explore algorithms for vehicle localization and environment representation, leveraging maps, onboard sensors, and learning-based methods to ensure reliable positioning in diverse conditions
- Planning & Control: Contribute to motion planning and decision-making modules that support safe, efficient, and human-like driving behaviors, as well as robust vehicle control algorithms
- Simulation Core: Build simulation platforms with realistic sensor modeling and 3D environment reconstruction to accelerate the validation and development of autonomous driving technologies
- 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 2025 and June 2026.
- 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.
- 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.
- Prediction Team:
- Planning and Control Team:
- Mapping and Localization Team:
- Sim Core Team:
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
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].
What you'll do
- The role involves designing models for predicting behaviors of dynamic agents and contributing to motion planning and control algorithms. Additionally, it includes building simulation platforms for validating autonomous driving technologies.
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