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title: 'ML Performance Optimization Engineer at 42dot'
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# ML Performance Optimization Engineer at 42dot

- **Company:** [42dot](https://feeny.ai/companies/42dot)
- **Location:** Pangyo Software Dream Center South, South Korea
- **Employment:** full-time
- **Work type:** hybrid
- **Posted:** 2026-08-18
- **Last confirmed live:** 2026-09-09
- **Apply:** https://jobs.ashbyhq.com/42dot/fe4fa5a3-a230-4740-8e86-886fc01ae649

## Job description

## ABOUT THE TEAM & MISSION

AD Division의 ML Performance Optimization Engineer는 Autonomous Driving AI 모델이 차량 환경에서 안정적이고 효율적으로 동작할 수 있도록 모델 최적화 및 시스템 성능 개선 업무를 수행합니다. Autonomous Driving 에 사용 되는 다양한 모델에 대해 GPU/NPU 기반 최적화를 수행하며, 차량 환경에서의 모델 배포 및 성능 향상을 위한 핵심 역할을 담당합니다. 또한 AI Model 및 Software 팀과 긴밀히 협업하여 모델 성능 검증, 시스템 프로파일링, 성능 분석 자동화를 수행하며 Autonomous Driving 시스템의 안정성과 효율 향상에 기여합니다.

The ML Performance Optimization Engineer in the AD Division is responsible for optimizing AI models and improving system performance to ensure autonomous driving models operate efficiently and reliably in vehicle environments. This role focuses on GPU/NPU-based optimization for various autonomous driving models. You will play a key role in enabling seamless deployment and performance improvements on vehicle platforms. The role also involves close collaboration with AI model and software teams to conduct model validation, system profiling, and performance analysis automation for autonomous driving systems.

## RESPONSIBILITIES

- GPU/NPU 기반 딥러닝 모델 최적화 수행
- 딥러닝 모델의 성능 검증 및 시스템 프로파일링 수행
- CPU, GPU, Neural Network Accelerator 성능 분석 및 최적화
- 시스템 성능 분석 툴 및 성능 평가 지표 개발 자동화
- 차량 환경에서의 AI 모델 동작 최적화 및 배포 지원
- Optimize deep learning models using GPU/NPU acceleration
- Validate deep learning model performance and conduct system profiling
- Analyze and optimize CPU, GPU, and neural network accelerator performance
- Develop and automate system performance analysis tools and evaluation metrics
- Support deployment and runtime optimization of AI models in vehicle environments

## QUALIFICATIONS

- 인공지능, 머신러닝/딥러닝 관련 분야 석사 학위 이상 또는 이에 준하는 경력 보유자
- 머신러닝 및 딥러닝에 대한 이해
- CPU, GPU, NPU 기반 Low-level 성능 최적화 경험
- C/C++, Python, Shell Script 기반 개발 경험
- Linux, QNX, RTOS 환경에서의 개발 경험
- 시스템 성능 분석 및 Profiling 경험
- Master’s degree or higher in Artificial Intelligence, Machine Learning, Deep Learning, or related fields, or equivalent practical experience
- Strong understanding of machine learning and deep learning systems
- Experience with low-level performance optimization for CPU, GPU, and NPU environments
- Proficiency in C/C++, Python, and shell scripting
- Development experience in Linux, QNX, or RTOS environments
- Experience with system profiling and performance analysis

## PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

- 머신러닝 Workload 최적화 경험
- 딥러닝 기반 선형대수 연산 최적화 및 분석 경험
- Image Processing, Computer Vision, Robotics Algorithm 최적화 경험
- CUDA, MKL, SIMD, NEON 기반 최적화 경험
- NVIDIA 기반 차량 플랫폼 환경에서의 개발 또는 최적화 경험
- Autonomous Driving 관련 AI 모델 최적화 경험
- Experience optimizing machine learning workloads
- Experience optimizing and analyzing linear algebra routines for deep learning systems
- Experience optimizing image processing, computer vision, or robotics algorithms
- Experience with CUDA, MKL, SIMD, or NEON optimization techniques
- Experience developing or optimizing systems on NVIDIA-based vehicle platforms
- Experience optimizing AI models for autonomous driving applications

## INTERVIEW PROCESS

1. 서류 전형
2. 1차 면접 (화상, 1시간 내외)
3. 2차 면접 (대면 혹은 화상, 3시간 내외)
4. 처우 협의·입사
5. Application Screening
6. First Interview (Virtual, approximately 1 hour)
7. Second Interview (In-person or Virtual, approximately 3 hours)
8. Offer Discussion / Onboarding

## ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

- 전형 절차는 일정 및 진행 상황에 따라 일부 변경될 수 있으며, 각 전형 결과는 등록하신 이메일로 개별 안내드립니다.
- 지원서 제출 시 주민등록번호, 가족관계, 혼인 여부, 연봉, 사진, 신체조건, 출신 지역 등 채용절차법상 요구 금지된 정보는 제외 부탁드립니다.
- 지원서 접수 중 오류가 발생하거나 기타 문의 사항이 있을 경우, recruit@42dot.ai로 문의해 주시기 바랍니다.
- 국가보훈대상자 및 취업보호 대상자는 관계법령에 따라 우대합니다.
- 장애인 고용 촉진 및 직업재활법에 따라 장애인 등록증 소지자를 우대합니다.
- 42dot은 의뢰하지 않은 서치펌의 이력서를 받지 않으며, 요청하지 않은 이력서에 대해 수수료를 지불하지 않습니다.
- 지원서 내용 중 허위 사실이 발견될 경우, 입사가 취소될 수 있습니다.
- 인터뷰 프로세스 종료 후 지원자의 동의하에 평판조회가 진행될 수 있습니다.
- 3개월의 수습기간이 적용될 수 있습니다.
- The recruitment process may change depending on schedule and progress; the result of each stage will be sent individually to your registered email.

Please do not include legally prohibited information in your application (e.g., ID number, family relations, marital status, salary, photo, physical details, hometown).

- For application errors or inquiries, contact recruit@42dot.ai.
- Veterans and applicants eligible for employment protection will receive preferential consideration in accordance with applicable laws and regulations.
- In compliance with the Act on Employment Promotion and Vocational Rehabilitation for Persons with Disabilities, registered individuals with disabilities will receive preferential consideration.
- 42dot does not accept unsolicited resumes from search firms. We will not pay any fees for resumes submitted without prior agreement.
- False information in your application may result in offer cancellation.

A reference check may be conducted after the interview process, with your consent.

- A 3-month probationary period may apply.

## About 42dot

## Company Overview
- **One-liner**: 42dot is a mobility AI company building software‑defined vehicles (SDV), autonomous driving platforms, and AI‑powered mobility services, operating as the global software center for Hyundai Motor Group.
- **Entity Type**: Private (subsidiary of Hyundai Motor Company; acquired in 2022)
- **Headquarters**: Seongnam‑si, Gyeonggi‑do, South Korea (also offices in Sunnyvale, USA and Warsaw, Poland)
- **Founded**: 2019 (originally named CODE42.ai)
- **Founders**: Not publicly available

## Core Business
- **Primary industries**: Automotive, Mobility, Artificial Intelligence, Software‑Defined Vehicle (SDV), Autonomous Driving
- **Target customers**: B2B (Hyundai Motor Group, OEMs, fleet operators); B2C (via the TAP! autonomous mobility platform)
- **Mission / purpose**: “We envision a world where everything is connected and moves autonomously through a self‑managing urban transportation operating system.” [42dot.ai](https://www.42dot.ai/)

## Products & Services
- **Software‑Defined Vehicle (SDV)**: Core technology that enables continuous over‑the‑air updates and data‑driven services, turning vehicles into programmable platforms. [42dot.ai](https://www.42dot.ai/)
- **Autonomous EV (AEV)**: Autonomous electric vehicles developed with SDV technology for safer, new mobility experiences. [42dot.ai](https://www.42dot.ai/)
- **TAP! (Autonomous Mobility Platform)**: A unified platform for autonomous ride‑hailing and shuttle services, aimed at popularizing autonomous mobility. [42dot.ai](https://www.42dot.ai/)
- **42dot LLM**: A large language model for Korean‑English integrated understanding, built on proprietary data and infrastructure, outperforming comparable‑sized models. [42dot.ai](https://www.42dot.ai/)
- **Data Platform**: Connects vehicle, road, and transportation data to enable smart mobility services. [42dot.ai](https://www.42dot.ai/)
- **Fleet Management & On‑Demand Shuttle**: Services for efficient fleet operation and demand‑responsive transportation. [cbinsights.com](https://www.cbinsights.com/company/code42ai)

## Market Standing
- **Valuation / Market Cap**: Not disclosed (private subsidiary)
- **Key Metric (Total Funding)**: ~$458.72M raised to date across multiple rounds (conflicting reports indicate a much higher figure – LinkedIn lists $501.4B, likely a data error). [cbinsights.com](https://www.cbinsights.com/company/code42ai) / [kr.linkedin.com](https://kr.linkedin.com/company/42dot)
- **Notable Investors / Partners**: Hyundai Motor Company, Kia Motors, POSCO Capital, Shinhan Financial Group, WE Ventures. Hyundai Motor Company acquired 42dot in August 2022 for ~$349M. [cbinsights.com](https://www.cbinsights.com/company/code42ai)
- **Growth Signals**:
  - **Employees**: ~506 (as of early 2026), monthly headcount growth of +1.1%. [kr.linkedin.com](https://kr.linkedin.com/company/42dot)
  - **Job postings**: 105 active openings; quarterly job growth +18%. [kr.linkedin.com](https://kr.linkedin.com/company/42dot)
  - **Global footprint**: Offices in South Korea, USA, Poland, Vietnam, Thailand, Australia. [kr.linkedin.com](https://kr.linkedin.com/company/42dot)
  - **Patents**: 51 filed, covering autonomous cars, neural networks, and automotive technologies. [cbinsights.com](https://www.cbinsights.com/company/code42ai)

## Competitive Advantages
- **Hyundai Motor Group Backing**: Full integration with a top‑5 global automaker provides resources, manufacturing capability, and a ready market for SDV and autonomous technologies.
- **End‑to‑End SDV Stack**: Owns the full stack from vehicle E/E architecture and OS to cloud platform and AI models (42dot LLM), enabling rapid iteration and differentiation.
- **Proprietary AI & Data**: In‑house large language model and data platform give a unique edge in mobility AI.
- **First‑Mover in Korean Autonomous Mobility**: TAP! platform positions 42dot to lead the domestic autonomous ride‑hailing market.

## Strategic Focus
- Accelerate the transition to software‑defined vehicles across Hyundai Group.
- Scale TAP! autonomous mobility services to achieve mass adoption.
- Deepen AI capabilities (LLM, active learning, perception) for both vehicle and fleet intelligence.
- Expand global engineering presence (Poland, USA) to attract top talent and serve international markets.

## Why Work Here
- **Mission‑driven**: Work on the future of mobility – SDV, autonomous driving, and AI – at the intersection of automotive and software.
- **Hybrid / Remote Flexibility**: Some roles are listed as “Remote or Hybrid”; many positions at the South Korea HQ are in‑office, while offices in Sunnyvale and Warsaw offer hybrid options. [builtin.com](https://builtin.com/company/42dot)
- **Employee Sentiment**: Employer rating of **3.9 / 5.0** on LinkedIn (24 reviews), with compensation at 3.6, culture at 3.5, and work‑life balance at 3.4. [kr.linkedin.com](https://kr.linkedin.com/company/42dot)
- **Engineering Culture**: Heavy technical workforce (>34% engineers), with talent from top firms like Hyundai Motor, Samsung, Naver, and Kakao.
- **Growth Opportunities**: Rapidly expanding engineering team (18% quarterly job increase), global exposure, and chances to work on cutting‑edge AI and automotive tech.

## Sources
1. [42dot.ai](https://www.42dot.ai/)
2. [42dot.ai Company page](https://42dot.ai/company)
3. [builtin.com – 42dot Careers & Culture](https://builtin.com/company/42dot)
4. [kr.linkedin.com – 42dot Company Profile](https://kr.linkedin.com/company/42dot)
5. [cbinsights.com – 42dot Profile](https://www.cbinsights.com/company/code42ai)

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