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The Senior Staff Machine Learning Engineer is a versatile role that drives a wide spectrum of applied ML research and development to overcome challenges on urban roads related to Perception.
On the development side, driving efforts to optimize, supervise and refine on-road performance for models in production
Considered one of the technical leaders of the department who guides current and future technology choices
Have a deep understanding of the business and operational impact for different technology tradeoffs, and able to balance effectively based on company’s need
Enable others engineers on the team to be more effective through design and code that is easy to extend and contribute into
Capable of influencing others and building consensus even over contentious technical debates
PhD / MS degree in computer vision, machine learning or a related field with multiple research publications in top conferences or journals; alternatively equivalent years of industry experience solving ML problems which do not have readily-available solutions
Track record of driving deep learning applied research projects from start to completion, including conception, problem definition, experimentation, iteration, and finally publication or productization
Track record of cross organization impact
Strong programming skills in Python and/or C++
Extensive experience with ML frameworks such as Tensorflow, Caffe, or PyTorch
Excellent mathematical and physical reasoning skills, especially with probability
Strong verbal and written communication skills
Expertise in setting architectures that are scalable, efficient, fault-tolerant, and are easily extensible allowing for changes over time without major disruptions.
Ability to design across multiple systems. Ability to both investigate in sophisticated areas as well as a good breadth of understanding of systems outside of your domain.
Ability to wear several hats shifting between coding, design, technical strategy, and mentorship combined with excellent judgment on when to switch contexts to meet the greatest need.
PhD in machine learning, computer vision, or robotics
Experience in deploying perception algorithms and models into real-world environments
Experience with object tracking, especially multi-sensor and/or multi-object tracking
The salary range for this position is $234,700 - 345,000. Compensation will vary depending on location, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. You may also be offered a bonus, restricted stock units, and benefits. These ranges are subject to change.
Through our partnerships with General Motors and Honda, we are the only self-driving company with fully integrated manufacturing at scale.
Cruise LLC is an equal opportunity employer. We strive to create a supportive and inclusive workplace where contributions are valued and celebrated, and our employees thrive by being themselves and are inspired to do the best work of their lives. We seek applicants of all backgrounds and identities, across race, color, caste, ethnicity, national origin or ancestry, citizenship, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran status, marital status, pregnancy or parental status, or disability. Applicants will not be discriminated against based on these or other protected categories or social identities. Cruise will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records, in accordance with applicable laws.
Cruise is committed to the full inclusion of all applicants. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process please let our recruiting team know or email [email protected].
We proactively work to design hiring processes that promote equity and inclusion while mitigating bias. To help us track the effectiveness and inclusivity of our recruiting efforts, please consider answering the following demographic questions. Answering these questions is entirely voluntary. Your answers to these questions will not be shared with the hiring decision makers and will not impact the hiring decision in any way. Instead, Cruise will use this information not only to comply with any government reporting obligations but also to track our progress toward meeting our diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging objectives.
Candidates applying for roles that operate and remotely operate the AV: Licensed to drive a motor vehicle in the U.S. for the three years immediately preceding your application, currently holding an active in-state regular driver’s license or equivalent, and no more than one point on driving record. A successful completion of a background check, drug screen and DMV Motor Vehicle Record check is also required.
Note to Recruitment Agencies: Cruise does not accept unsolicited agency resumes. Furthermore, Cruise does not pay placement fees for candidates submitted by any agency other than its approved partners.
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