Senior Machine Learning Engineer (Computer Vision)

TL;DR

Senior Machine Learning Engineer (Computer Vision): Developing and deploying deep learning models for camera-based perception in autonomous trucks with an accent on object detection, segmentation, and scene understanding. Focus on improving model robustness, designing scalable training pipelines, and integrating production-ready CV solutions into the autonomy stack.

Location: Must be based in the United States (Remote or Hybrid in Ann Arbor, MI or Blacksburg, VA)

Salary: $177,300 - $212,800 USD

Company

hirify.global is a leader in autonomous driving focused on developing software for automated trucks as part of the Daimler family.

What you will do

• Design, develop, and deploy deep learning models for camera-based perception including object detection, segmentation, and depth estimation.
• Own end-to-end model development from data curation and training to evaluation and deployment.
• Write production-quality ML code to support scalable training, evaluation, and inference pipelines.
• Analyze model performance across diverse driving scenarios to identify failure modes and improve generalization.
• Collaborate with perception, simulation, and validation teams to integrate models into the autonomy stack.
• Mentor junior engineers on implementation, debugging, and best practices.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree with 6+ years experience, Master’s with 3+ years, or PhD with 1+ years in CS, Robotics, or related field.
• Experience developing and deploying deep learning models for computer vision or perception systems.
• Strong programming skills in Python and PyTorch.
• Experience training and evaluating models using large-scale datasets and distributed compute environments.
• Solid understanding of CNNs, transformers, and multi-task models.
• Must be based in the United States.

Nice to have

• Experience in autonomous driving, robotics, or simulation-based ML systems.
• Experience with multi-task learning or unified perception architectures.
• Knowledge of distributed training systems (e.g., Ray) or experiment management frameworks.
• Familiarity with camera calibration, geometric reasoning, or 3D perception (BEV, monocular depth).

Culture & Benefits

• Competitive compensation package including a bonus component and stock options.
• 100% paid medical, dental, and vision premiums for full-time employees.
• 401K plan with a 6% employer match.
• Flexibility in schedule and generous paid vacation.
• Company-wide holiday office closures.