Perception Engineer – ML/CV and Algorithms

Company: WeRide.ai
Location: San Jose
Posted on: April 1, 2026

Job Description:

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 10 countries around the world. WeRide has operated a self-driving fleet for more than 2,200 days. WeRide.ai Silicon Valley team is looking for Perception engineer to implement the next generation automotive vision and machine learning algorithms. What you will do: Research and develop efficient, end-to-end ML solutions for Perception with sensor fusion, including but not limited: Obstacle detection and understanding (e.g. obstacles’ 3D location, motion properties, and fine-grained attributes) Understanding of the drivable space and 3D occupancy Map sensing (e.g. lane boundary and topology) Scene understanding (e.g traffic light, short/long-term intent of vehicles, construction zone, etc.) Develop efficient and robust onboard system Develop efficient offboard “loop” to allow fast iteration on long-tail scenarios Requirements: Have strong abilities in both algorithms and C++ coding; or have strong expertise in at least one of these fields: computer vision, machine learning, and model optimization Solid skills in problem solving, algorithms, and data analysis Good communication and coordination skills Self-motivated and believe in the future of self-driving-cars Plus: Rich experience in C++ development, multithreading, memory management, computing optimization Rich experience in multi-sensor fusion and 3d/2d tracking Publications on top-tier conferences and journals Salary Range: Your base pay is one part of your total compensation package. For this position, the reasonably expected pay range is between $130,000 - $182,000 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 We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process, such as reviewing applications, analyzing resumes, or assessing responses. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans. If you would like more information about how your data is processed, please contact us.

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