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Machine Learning/Deep Learning Engineer(PhD, New Grad)

Houston, TX or SF Bay Area preferred

Company Introduction

At Bot Auto, we are revolutionizing the transportation of goods with our cutting-edge autonomous trucks, enhancing the quality of life for communities around the globe. With the agility of a start-up and the wisdom of seasoned experts, Bot Auto boasts a team that has achieved numerous world-firsts and unparalleled innovations. United by a shared vision, we create miracles and propel the future of transportation. Join us and transform your dreams into reality.

Key Responsibilities

  • Model Implementation & Iteration: Participate in the development, training, and optimization of state-of-the-art deep learning models for autonomous driving, with a focus on end-to-end architectures, including object detection, tracking, online mapping, and end-to-end planning.
  • Full Lifecycle Execution: Engage in the entire machine learning workflow under the guidance of domain experts, spanning from data curation and data analysis to model experimentation, hyperparameter tuning, and rigorous performance metric verification.
  • Cross-Functional Collaboration: Partner with simulation, infrastructure, and downstream planning/control teams to deploy, evaluate, and integrate machine learning components into our production pipeline for autonomous trucks.
  • Literature Tracking: Stay abreast of the latest research breakthroughs in computer vision and generative AI, and actively bench-test promising SOTA methods to solve real-world corner cases.

Qualifications

Required:

  • Education: An advanced degree (Master’s or Ph.D., including upcoming graduates) in Computer Science, Robotics, Electrical Engineering, Applied Mathematics, Physics, or a related quantitative field.
  • Core Knowledge: Strong theoretical foundation in machine learning, deep learning, and computer vision, with a solid understanding of modern architectures (e.g., Transformers, CNNs, Graphs).
  • Technical Stack: Proficiency in Python and deep learning frameworks such as PyTorch or TensorFlow, along with strong software engineering fundamentals (data structures, algorithms, and clean coding practices).
  • Attributes: High self-motivation, strong analytical and problem-solving skills, a fast learner in a high-velocity startup environment, and a strong team-player mindset.

Preferred (Targeted Research & Background):

  • Specific Research Directions: Academic thesis or deeply focused research experience in one or more of the following domains:
    • 3D Computer Vision / Bird’s-Eye-View (BEV) Perception
    • Online Mapping, Vectorization, or Visual SLAM
    • Prediction and Behavioral Modeling
  • Academic Achievements: A proven track record of research publications in top-tier machine learning, computer vision, or robotics conferences/journals (e.g., CVPR, ICCV, ECCV, NeurIPS, ICLR, ICRA, IROS) as a primary contributor.
  • Engineering Plus: Hands-on experience with model deployment, quantization, distillation, or inference acceleration tools (e.g., TensorRT, ONNX, CUDA, C++).
  • Industry Exposure: Prior internship experience within the autonomous driving industry or advanced robotics labs is highly desirable.

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