Production Engineer

San Jose, CA
Software Engineering /
Full-time /
On-site
Established in 2017, WeRide (NASDAQ: WRD) is a leading global commercial-stage company that develops autonomous driving technologies from Level 2 to Level 4. WeRide is the only tech company in the world that holds driverless permits in China, the UAE, Singapore and the US, conducting autonomous driving R&D, tests and operations in over 30 cities of 9 countries around the world. WeRide has operated a self-driving fleet for more than 1,800 days.

This position will be responsible for debugging software, hardware and system issues on autonomous vehicles; managing system release; and developing tools to improve efficiency of incident triage.


What you will do:

    • Responsible for analyzing the data of automatic driving simulation and road test;
    • Conduct researches on testing and analyzing the feasibility, design, operation, performance of equipment, components, and running on autonomous vehicles;
    • Design efficient components and optimize existing software and hardware for computing platforms;
    • Debug software, hardware and system issues on autonomous vehicles;
    • Work with team members to implement operating procedures, resolve system malfunctions, provide technical information to improve onboard software and hardware stack stability, safety and security;
    • Write performance requirements for software and hardware devices running on autonomous vehicles;
    • Investigate and debug failures which happen on autonomous vehicles like C++ code issues, hardware issues and Linux system issues and recommend remedial actions; 
    • Research and develop machine learning algorithms for Ai-triaging incidents reported from autonomous driving operators

Requirements:

    • Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or a related field
    • Experience with sensors (e.g. IMU, lidar, camera, odometry, radar)
    • Experience with ROS-based software development for robotic systems
    • Hands-on experience with robot simulators or other robot frameworks
    • Enthusiasm to understand a complex system and its various components

$90,000 - $120,000 a year
Your base pay is one part of your total compensation package. For this position, the reasonably expected pay range is between $90,000 - $120,000 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