Lead Perception Engineer
$189k/y-$310.5k/y
Woven by Toyota3 days ago
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Summary
Woven by Toyota is seeking a Lead Perception Engineer to join their team in Palo Alto, CA. The role involves driving the technical vision and multi-year strategy for World Understanding software, focusing on machine learning applications for autonomous driving.
About the Role
As a Lead Perception Engineer, you will be responsible for leading project execution, defining efficient engineering processes, and collaborating with cross-functional teams to drive innovation in perception, mapping, and fusion software. You will develop state-of-the-art models, increase the speed of model iteration, and incorporate data-driven approaches to enhance system performance and safety. Additionally, you will mentor engineers and maintain the functional architecture design.
About You
Required:
- 10+ years of professional experience with machine learning applications or applied science.
- MS or PhD in Machine Learning, Mechanical, Electrical, Computer, Aerospace Engineering, or similar.
- Deep expertise in ML algorithms, frameworks, data-driven methods, supervised/unsupervised learning, multi-modality, multi-tasks training, and temporal/sequential modeling.
- Strong R&D potential in algorithm design and large-scale, complex systems architecture.
- Experience with utilizing deep learning frameworks and temporal data modeling.
- Ability to write code in C++ and Python.
Preferred:
- Published research at top-tier conferences (NeurIPs, CVPR and similar).
- Proven track record of deploying ML models at scale in self-driving or related fields.
- Experience with computer vision techniques.
- Experience with Planner ML system design and robot motion planning.
- Japanese language skills.
Benefits
- Excellent health, wellness, dental, and vision coverage.
- A rewarding 401k program.
- Flexible vacation policy.
- Family planning and care benefits.
Woven by Toyota
Woven by Toyota will help to deliver the safest, most intelligent mobility experiences and lifestyle for Toyota customers everywhere. At Woven by Toyota, we envision a human-centered future, where world-class technology expands global access to mobility, enhances the capabilities of drivers, and empowers people to thrive. We achieve this with a unique global culture that weaves modern Silicon Valley innovation with Japanese quality craftsmanship. As society, technology and customer needs evolve, we continuously pursue new ways to create a more personal, seamless experience for customers.
Palo Alto, CA