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title: 'Senior ML Platform Engineer at 42dot'
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# Senior ML Platform 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:** 2026-07-20
- **Last confirmed live:** 2026-09-09
- **Apply:** https://jobs.ashbyhq.com/42dot/4e0a3e0c-ad0e-47e2-b937-cdc9633fd52b

## Job description

## ABOUT THE TEAM & MISSION

At 42dot, our AD ML Platform Engineers build the core data platform and ML training / eval platform for the cutting edge algorithms in autonomous driving. We develop the distributed system of a scalable data platform for large-scale dataset (millions of scenes), as well as high-performance data serving SDKs for ML model training / evaluation. The platforms we deliver could highly improve the efficiency of ML model development lifecycle, including training, evaluation, deployment, as well as monitoring in the cloud environment.

## RESPONSIBILITIES

- Set technical strategy and oversee development of high scale, reliable data platform to manage, visualize and serve large-scale datasets for ML model training and validation.
- Build up the data lakehouse for autonomous driving scene datasets, including the sensor data, calibration data, as well as annotation data
- Drive the Autonomous Driving Data SDK development, including scene data search, datasets preparation, dataset loading, etc.
- Dig into performance bottlenecks all along the data processing pipelines, from data processing latency, data search latency to Test Procedure (TP) coverage.
- Bootstrap and maintain infrastructure for Data Platform components—Data Processing Pipeline, Database, Data Lakehouse and Data Serving.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including ML algorithm, ML application, and Cloud Infra to align ML Platforms with overall Autonomous Driving System Architecture.

## QUALIFICATIONS

- Bachelor's degree or higher in Computer Science, Engineering, Robotics, or a similar technical field.
- Minimum of 7 years of experience in Data Engineering or ML Platform roles
- Expert-level proficiency in Python and solid experience in Python SDK development
- Solid working experience in Databases (e.g., MongoDB, PostgreSQL, etc)
- Strong understanding of modern AI frameworks (e.g., PyTorch, TensorFlow etc.), especially the principle of distributed data loader for model training
- Hands-on experience with data pipeline job orchestration with Databricks Workflows or Apache Airflow, as well as integrating data pipelines with machine learning models
- Extensive experience with data technologies and architectures such as Data Warehouse (e.g., Hive) or Lakehouse (e.g., Delta Lake)
- Experience with Apache Spark or other big data computing engines
- Excellent leadership and communication skills, with a demonstrated ability to lead technical projects

## PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

- Experience with autonomous vehicle sensor data (e.g., LiDAR, camera, radar)
- Experience with ML model training lifecycle (e.g., data preparation, model training / validation / deployment, etc)
- Understanding data governance principles, data privacy regulations, and experience implementing security measures to protect data
- Understanding of Large Models, like VLM

## INTERVIEW PROCESS

1. Application Screening
2. Coding Test
3. First Interview (Virtual, approximately 1 hour)
4. Second Interview (In-person or Virtual, approximately 3 hours)
5. Offer Discussion / Onboarding

## ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

- 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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