WeRide.ai

Perception Engineer – ML/CV and Algorithms at WeRide.ai (San Jose, CA)

WeRide.ai· San Jose, CA·

Role details

Work type
Onsite
Employment
Full-Time

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.

WeRide.ai Silicon Valley team is looking for Perception engineer to implement the next generation automotive vision and machine learning algorithms.

What you will do:

  • Research and develop efficient, end-to-end ML solutions for Perception with sensor fusion, including but not limited:
  • Obstacle detection and understanding (e.g. obstacles’ 3D location, motion properties, and fine-grained attributes)
  • Understanding of the drivable space and 3D occupancy
  • Map sensing (e.g. lane boundary and topology)
  • Scene understanding (e.g traffic light, short/long-term intent of vehicles, construction zone, etc.)
  • Develop efficient and robust onboard system
  • Develop efficient offboard “loop” to allow fast iteration on long-tail scenarios

Requirements:

  • Have strong abilities in both algorithms and C++ coding; or have strong expertise in at least one of these fields: computer vision, machine learning, and model optimization
  • Solid skills in problem solving, algorithms, and data analysis
  • Good communication and coordination skills
  • Self-motivated and believe in the future of self-driving-cars

Plus:

  • Rich experience in C++ development, multithreading, memory management, computing optimization
  • Rich experience in multi-sensor fusion and 3d/2d tracking
  • Publications on top-tier conferences and journals

Salary Range: Your base pay is one part of your total compensation package. For this position, the reasonably expected pay range is between $130,000 - $182,000 for the level at which this job has been scoped. Your base pay will depend on several factors, including your experience, qualifications, education, location, and skills. In the event that you are considered for a different level, a higher or lower pay range would apply. This position is also eligible for an annual performance bonus, equity, and a competitive benefits package.

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

Why work at WeRide.ai

  • 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.

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