Job Title: AI Perception Algorithm Lead
Location: San Jose, CA 95131
Term: Perm/Full-Time/Direct Hire
Salary: $150k-250k/yr (negotiable – depends on experience)
Industry: Autonomous Driving
Job Overview:
You will lead the technical vision and strategy for our autonomous driving division. We are looking for a highly motivated and visionary leader with a strong background in AI and deep learning, who is passionate about shaping the future of autonomous driving. You will guide a talented team in advancing our perception algorithms and drive innovation across multiple levels, from hardware design to algorithm development.
Responsibilities:
- Lead the development of advanced deep learning perception algorithms for autonomous vehicles, including object detection, lane detection, and depth estimation.
- Shape the technical strategy and roadmaps to advance state-of-the-art autonomous driving technologies.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to integrate algorithms onto our cutting-edge chips and optimize their performance.
- Stay abreast of the latest trends and breakthroughs in machine learning and computer vision, and introduce innovative ideas.
- Foster a culture of research excellence, encouraging the publication of patents and technical papers.
- Mentor and grow engineering teams, ensuring alignment with company goals and product strategies.
Qualifications:
- Master or PhD in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or a related field.
- Experience in autonomous driving technology.
- Strong track record of research and development in one or more of the following areas: AI, deep learning, computer vision, object detection, or sensor fusion.
- Demonstrated experience in leading technical teams and driving R&D initiatives.
- Proven ability to navigate technical challenges, making trade-offs between performance, power consumption, and flexibility.
- Experience with AI accelerator architecture/AI chip design is a plus.
- Passion for autonomous driving and a clear vision for its future development.
Ideal Candidate:
- Highly ambitious and motivated, with a passion for transforming the autonomous driving industry.
- A visionary leader who can inspire teams and push technological boundaries.
- A strategic thinker with strong problem-solving skills, who is excited about working on real-world AI challenges.
