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# New Grads 2027 - Software Engineer - Perception/Computer Vision at WeRide.ai

- **Company:** WeRide.ai
- **Location:** San Jose, CA
- **Compensation:** $120k–$165k
- **Employment:** full-time
- **Work type:** onsite
- **Posted:** 2026-08-10
- **Last confirmed live:** 2026-09-09
- **Apply:** https://jobs.lever.co/weride/5cde0d09-ba2d-408d-947e-4a42028cd4f7

## Job description

Established in 2017, WeRide (NASDAQ: WRD) is a leading global commercial-stage company that develops autonomous driving technologies from Level 2 to Level 4 and is the world's first publicly listed autonomous vehicle (AV) company. Its business footprint now spans more than 60 cities across 13 countries. Powered by the intelligent, versatile, and highly adaptable WeRide One platform, the company provides autonomous driving products and services ranging from Level 2 to Level 4, addressing mobility, logistics, and urban services.

What you will do:

- Team Introduction:

The AI team is responsible for developing CV/ML algorithms to understand the surroundings of ego vehicles in real time , including obstacle detection, online mapping, and scene understanding. The perception system takes inputs from multiple sensors across time, and outputs various obstacle-level and scene-level understandings for downstream modules such as prediction and planning, etc. In the AI team, you will:

- Develop and deploy cutting-edge perception and deep learning models, including computer vision models, vision-language and large language models (VLMs and LLMs), for real-time integration into our system.
- Create and optimize data pipelines for data mining, labeling, training, and evaluation, supporting comprehensive onboard development.
- Conduct advanced research in perception algorithms to address complex, real-world scenarios, focusing on areas like object detection, segmentation, road understanding, and motion prediction.
- Leverage multi-modal sensor fusion techniques to build robust architectures tailored for autonomous driving.

Qualifications:

- Currently pursuing a degree in Computer Science, Robotics, or a related field, with an expected graduation date between December 2026 and June 2027.
- Strong programming experience in C++ or Python.
- Experienced in one or more of the following areas: machine learning, robotics, computer vision, data mining, LiDAR.
- Knowledgeable in data structures, 3D geometry, and advanced algorithms.
- Solid foundation in core robotics principles, including state estimation, 3D reconstruction, and visual odometry.
- Excellent software and computing fundamentals.

Bonus Points:

- Experience with Large Language Models (LLM) or Vision Language Models (VLM)

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 4-5 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!

WeRide.ai offers competitive salary depending on the experience. Employee benefits include: Premium Medical, Dental and Vision Plan (No cost from employees or their families) Free Daily Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner Paid vacations and holidays 401K plan

## 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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