Deep Learning Research Intern (Autonomous Driving)

Location: Santa Clara, California, United States. Workplace: On-site

Salary: $19–$65 per hour. Internship hourly rates depend on position, location, year in school, degree, and experience.

Company

hirify.globalAI develops AI-based virtual driver software for factory-built autonomous trucks, with operations in the United States and Europe.

What you will do

• Research, prototype, and evaluate Bird's Eye View perception models that fuse camera, LiDAR, and radar data.
• Design and run experiments on large-scale autonomous driving datasets using quantitative performance metrics.
• Investigate multimodal fusion architectures to improve accuracy, robustness, and efficiency.
• Collaborate with research scientists and perception engineers to translate findings into production-ready components.
• Document experiments, results, and insights for the research team.
• Follow applicable Quality Management System requirements.

Requirements

• Currently pursuing a Ph.D. or Master's degree in AI, Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Robotics, or a related field.
• Strong Python programming skills and experience building deep learning pipelines.
• Hands-on experience with PyTorch, TensorFlow, or JAX.
• Strong foundation in computer vision, deep learning, and 3D geometry.
• Coursework or project experience with LiDAR-based 3D perception or BEV representation models.
• Understanding of multimodal sensor fusion concepts.

Nice to have

• Research or project experience in autonomous vehicle perception, robotics, or related fields.
• Familiarity with camera, LiDAR, and radar synchronization, calibration, and integration.
• Experience with distributed training, high-performance computing, or GPU acceleration.
• Publications or open-source contributions in perception, 3D vision, or multimodal learning.

Culture & Benefits

• Opportunity to work and grow in an innovative field focused on autonomous driving.
• Professional development opportunities.
• Catered free lunch, unlimited snacks, and beverages.
• Competitive salary and benefits package, including a 401(k) plan.