TL;DR

Intern Software Engineer (Autonomous Driving): Developing and implementing deep reinforcement learning models for autonomous vehicle planning with an accent on sim2real gap, reward formulation, model interpretability, and safety verification. Focus on designing and tuning models to improve real product performance and collaborating with research and engineering teams.

Location: Hybrid onsite in Mountain View, California, United States

Salary: $70–$85 per hour

Company

%hirify_global% is a leading autonomous driving technology company focused on building the world's most experienced and trusted self-driving system.

What you will do

Collaborate with researchers and engineers to design, develop, and implement deep reinforcement learning models for autonomous vehicle planning
Analyze model performance, triage failure cases, and identify opportunities for improvement
Tune models to enhance performance and reliability
Stay current with advancements in autonomous driving and machine learning

Requirements

Must be currently pursuing a Masters or PhD degree in Computer Science, Machine Learning, Robotics, or related field
Experience with deep learning concepts and reinforcement learning
Proficient in Python and deep learning frameworks such as PyTorch, JAX, or TensorFlow
Location: Hybrid onsite in Mountain View, California, United States
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills

Nice to have

Experience in autonomous driving domains like motion planning, perception, or control
Experience integrating ML models into complex systems
Proficiency in C++
Participation in top ML and computer vision conferences (CVPR, ICCV, ECCV, ICLR, ICML, NeurIPS, IROS, CoRL)

Culture & Benefits

Top-notch medical, dental, and vision insurance, mental wellness support, and gym membership
Competitive compensation, bonus opportunities, equity, and employee discounts
Flexible work options including hybrid onsite and remote opportunities
Generous paid time off including parental leave
Education reimbursement, professional development, mentorship, and volunteer time
Access to Google offices, cafes, wellness centers, and at-home fitness classes