System Safety Engineer, Autonomy (PhD, Intern)
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Summary
About the Role
About You
- Current Ph.D. candidate in Computer Science, Robotics, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace, or a closely related field.
- Hands-on project or internship experience (1-3 years) in areas such as autonomous systems, systems engineering, data analysis, or software development for complex systems.
- Proven technical skills demonstrated through project work, including strong proficiency in Python, SQL, or C++ for data analysis and scripting with large datasets.
- Relevant graduate-level coursework in subjects like autonomous systems, robotics, computer vision, machine learning, control systems, simulation, or verification & validation.
- A solid grasp of software development, testing methodologies, and engineering fundamentals.
- Direct project or internship experience within the autonomous vehicle industry or with other safety-critical robotics/aviation systems.
- Coursework or project work involving simulation tools (e.g., CARLA, SVL), scenario generation, or developing metrics for autonomous agent/NPC behavior.
- Project-based experience modeling human or agent behavior in dynamic environments (traffic simulation, game AI, multi-agent systems).
- A track record of completing substantial, complex technical projects, either independently or as part of a team, that demonstrate practical engineering ability.
Benefits
- Hourly rate of $46.
DiDi Global Inc. is a leading mobility technology platform. It offers a wide range of app-based services across Asia Pacific, Latin America, and other global markets, including ride hailing, taxi hailing, designated driving, hitch and other forms of shared mobility as well as certain energy and vehicle services, food delivery, and intra-city freight services. DiDi provides car owners, drivers, and delivery partners with flexible work and income opportunities. It is committed to collaborating with policymakers, the taxi industry, the automobile industry, and the communities to solve the world’s transportation, environmental, and employment challenges through the use of AI technology and localized smart transportation innovations. DiDi strives to create better life experiences and greater social value, by building a safe, inclusive, and sustainable transportation and local services ecosystem for cities of the future.