WeRide
New Grads 2027 - Software Engineer, Algorithm
$120K–$165K
San Jose, CA · On-site · Entry level · Full-time · Posted Aug 10, 2026
- Education
- MS/PhD in a listed field, or equivalent practical experience; expected graduation between December 2026 and June 2027.
About the job
Develop algorithms and simulation capabilities for autonomous driving, including prediction, mapping and localization, planning and control, or simulation core.
What you'll do
- Design models to predict the behavior of nearby dynamic agents.
- Develop vehicle localization, environment representation, motion planning, decision-making, or vehicle control algorithms.
- Build simulation platforms with sensor modeling and 3D environment reconstruction.
What they ask for
- MS/PhD in Robotics, Computer Science, Physics, Computer Vision, Graphics, Machine Learning, or Automation, or equivalent practical experience.
- Expected graduation date between December 2026 and June 2027.
- Proficient in C++ and/or Python, with knowledge of the latest features.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills; excellent communication and cross-functional collaboration abilities.
Nice to have
- Research presented at leading machine learning or robotics conferences, such as NeurIPS, CVPR, ICML, ICLR, ICCV, ECCV, IROS, or ICRA.
- Proficiency in TensorFlow or PyTorch, or experience in open-source autonomous-driving competitions or challenges.
Pay
USD 120,000–165,000 per year (base salary)
Tools
C++, Python, TensorFlow, PyTorch, multi-sensor fusion, visual/lidar SLAM, 3D computer vision, deep learning
AI focus
Develop deep learning models for agent behavior prediction, learning-based localization and mapping, AI simulation, and autonomous-driving planning and control.
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