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# New Grads 2026 - General Software Engineer (Beijing/Guangzhou/Shanghai, China) at WeRide.ai

- **Company:** WeRide.ai
- **Location:** China
- **Employment:** full-time
- **Work type:** onsite
- **Posted:** 2026-06-12
- **Last confirmed live:** 2026-09-09
- **Apply:** https://jobs.lever.co/weride/012d6448-fa8c-4a68-8767-d99f4d1b9bea

## Job description

WeRide is a smart mobility start-up whose mission is to transform mobility with autonomous driving. We are committed to build better transportation experience that’s safe, efficient, affordable and joyful. We have an elite team of entrepreneurs and technologists who share the same passion and pursue continuous excellence in their work.

This NG position is based in Beijing, Guangzhou, or Shanghai, China.

What you will do:

- Build real-time, in-vehicle systems that ensure the AV operates safely and efficiently in its environment.
- Develop a high-performance, highly reliable data transport framework, and enhance the logging infrastructure to support robust data collection.
- Develop a real-time communication service framework between embedded devices and the host computer, enhancing the real-time troubleshooting capabilities of the in-vehicle system.
- Develop cloud-based and backend systems that support the AV fleet, as well as create intelligent tools for our developers.
- Design and develop new features to continuously optimize computational performance, and create tools to assist other teams by proactively informing developers of potential performance issues.
- Build services and infrastructure bridging machine learning and distributed systems, while evaluating database-related changes submitted by other engineers or community contributors.
- Work closely with other engineering teams and business groups to develop comprehensive end-to-end solutions.
- Optimize for efficient model deployment, enhance the machine learning workflow, and build and support large-scale model evaluation systems.
- Develop high-performance GPU/CPU kernels by utilizing low-level hardware features and knowledge of performance characteristics.
- Build a model conversion, evaluation, and management system.
- Develop and sustain scalable and high-performance infrastructure for training, optimizing, and deploying machine learning models.
- Work with multiple algorithm teams and optimize efficient algorithms for self-driving vehicles.

Qualifications:

- Pursuing a BS/MS degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Mathematics, or a related technical field, or equivalent practical experience, with an expected graduation date before December 2026.
- Proficient in C++ and/or Python, Java, Go with knowledge of its latest features.
- Have good programming practices, adhere to coding standards, and follow test-driven development.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Excellent communication, and cross-functional team collaboration abilities.
- Passion for innovation in the autonomous vehicle industry.

Bonus Points:

- Experience with field robotics and systems design
- Experience with distributed systems, possesses design and debugging skills for complex system software, familiar with common design patterns and architectural trade-offs
- Familiar with OS kernel and low-level system and computer architecture understanding
- Familiar with GPU architecture

What Happens Next:

We’ll take a few weeks to review all applications. If we’d like to move forward with you, we’ll reach out to arrange the next steps, which may include an online assessment, a call with a recruiter, and 3-4 interviews with your future colleagues to better inform our decision.

During the interview process, we aim to learn more about your skills, experiences, and motivators. Many of our questions will focus on understanding how you might operate here at WeRide. Please note that, due to the high volume of applications we receive, we’re unable to offer individual feedback during the interview process.

We recognize that interviewing for a new role is significant, and we appreciate you considering WeRide as the next step in your career. Our Recruiting Team is here to support you throughout the interview process. Come join us and apply today!

More about WeRide: https://www.weride.ai/

## About WeRide.ai

## Company Overview
- **One-liner**: WeRide is a leading global commercial-stage company that develops autonomous driving technologies from Level 2 to Level 4, deploying vehicles in over 40 cities across 12 countries.
- **Entity Type**: Public (NASDAQ: WRD, HKEX: 0800)
- **Headquarters**: San Jose, California, United States (with major R&D and operations centers in Guangzhou, China)
- **Founded**: 2017
- **Founders**: Tony Han (Founder & CEO), Yan Li (Co-founder & CTO)

## Core Business
- **Primary industries**: Autonomous driving technology, smart mobility, smart logistics, smart sanitation
- **Target customers**: B2B (global OEMs, mobility platforms, Tier 1 suppliers, city governments), B2C (via robotaxi services)
- **Mission**: To make mobility safer, more affordable, and accessible through safe and reliable driverless solutions

## Products & Services
- **Robotaxi**: Self-driving taxi service, launched China’s first open-to-public Robotaxi service in Guangzhou (2019)
- **Robobus**: Autonomous mini-bus for on-demand transit
- **Robovan**: Autonomous logistics van for urban freight
- **Robosweeper**: Autonomous sanitation vehicle for street cleaning
- **WeRide Driving (WRD 3.0)**: One-stage end-to-end ADAS (Advanced Driver-Assistance System) solution

## Market Standing
- **Valuation/Market Cap**: Not disclosed directly; total funding raised exceeds USD 2.08 billion (post-IPO equity round in Sep 2025)
- **Key Metric**: Annual revenue ~USD 49.5 million (FY2024); total funding USD 2.08 billion
- **Notable Investors/Partners**: Renault-Nissan-Mitsubishi Alliance, Uber, Grab, GAC Group, Bosch, Yutong Group
- **Growth Signals**: 44.1% headcount growth YoY (265 employees as of 2025); first and only autonomous driving company dual primary listed in both the US and Hong Kong; autonomous driving permits in 8 markets (China, UAE, Singapore, France, Switzerland, Saudi Arabia, Belgium, US); included in Fortune’s 2025 Change the World and Future 50 lists

## Competitive Advantages
- **First-mover regulatory edge**: Only company with autonomous driving permits in 8 global markets
- **Proprietary platform (WeRide One)**: Universal autonomous driving technology platform covering L2 to L4
- **Real-world operational data**: Over 2,500 days of fleet operation across diverse geographies
- **Strategic OEM partnerships**: Deep integration with Renault-Nissan-Mitsubishi Alliance, Bosch, GAC Group, and Yutong
- **Dual listing on NASDAQ and HKEX**: Provides access to capital and credibility

## Strategic Focus
- **Large-scale commercialization**: Expanding robotaxi, robobus, and robovan deployments globally
- **ADAS product push**: Scaling WeRide Driving (WRD 3.0) end-to-end ADAS for mass-market vehicles
- **New market entry**: Targeting additional countries and cities for autonomous vehicle permits and operations
- **Talent growth**: Aggressively hiring (438 active job postings, up 454% YoY) to support R&D and global expansion

## Why Work Here
- **Culture**: Mission-driven environment focused on solving novel, challenging problems in autonomous mobility. Emphasis on continuous learning and career growth.
- **Work policy**: On-site roles at offices in San Jose (CA), Guangzhou, Beijing, Shanghai, and other locations. Most roles require physical presence.
- **Perks**: Employee stock plan, competitive compensation, 100% company-paid premium medical plan, free hot breakfast/lunch/dinner, paid vacation and time-off, team-building activities, generous parental leave, 401(k) plan.
- **Engineering culture**: Strong technical depth – employees come from top companies (Google, Waymo, Microsoft, Baidu, ByteDance) and universities (CMU, UIUC). New grad programs for 2026/2027 available.
- **Growth trajectory**: Rapidly scaling (44% headcount growth YoY) with opportunities to impact global deployment of autonomous vehicles.

## Sources
1. [weride.ai/about](https://weride.ai/about)
2. [weride.ai/careers](https://www.weride.ai/careers)
3. [linkedin.com/company/werideai](https://www.linkedin.com/company/werideai)
4. [builtin.com/company/werideai](https://builtin.com/company/werideai)
5. [jobs.lever.co/weride](https://jobs.lever.co/weride)

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