pony.ai
Staff/Senior Staff Software Engineer - Perception
$245K–$350K
Fremont, California · Senior Staff · Full-time · Posted Oct 26, 2026
- Experience
- 5+ years deploying computer vision or deep learning technologies to real-world applications.
- Education
- Master’s or PhD degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Mathematics, Statistics, or related fields.
About the job
Develop and lead the next-generation perception system for autonomous driving, applying AI to help vehicles understand and navigate their environments.
What you'll do
- Develop and implement perception systems and collaborate with the planner team on an end-to-end AI-based autonomous driving system.
- Advance AI techniques and the technical vision for real-world robotics and autonomous driving challenges.
- Manage and develop a team of deep learning and software engineers, while fostering cross-functional collaboration.
What they ask for
- Master’s or PhD degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Mathematics, Statistics, or a related field.
- 5+ years of experience deploying state-of-the-art computer vision or deep learning technologies in real-world applications.
- Proficiency in C++ or Python.
- Execution skills in a fast-paced environment, technical leadership abilities, and interest in applying AI to real-world applications.
Nice to have
- Track record in designing organizational structures and growing people; experience in the autonomous driving industry.
- Understanding of real-time systems and optimization, and experience deploying products or platforms in the real world.
Pay
$245,000 - $350,000 USD annually (base salary)
Tools
C++, Python
AI focus
Develop perception systems and apply AI techniques to autonomous driving and real-world robotics.
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