Data Scientist: Adverse Weather Adaption
AutoX is a global leader in self-driving car technology, driven by our mission to "Democratize Autonomy" and accelerate the advent of fully driverless cars. Our cutting-edge self-driving cars are designed to tackle the most complex and dynamic traffic environments, from bustling city streets to ever-changing urban landscapes. In 2020, we became the second company to secure a fully driverless passenger vehicle permit in California — a key milestone in autonomy. With a world-class team of engineers and R&D centers across the U.S. and beyond, AutoX continues to innovate.
Join us to shape the future! Work with brilliant minds on technology transforming transportation and make a lasting impact.
The weather team works cross-functionally to develop technologies that ensure safe autonomous driving in all weather conditions. We're seeking skilled data scientists to help us overcome the challenges of adverse weather.
We provide a competitive compensation package, opportunities for professional growth, participation in a discretionary equity incentive plan, and access to a comprehensive company benefits program, subject to eligibility requirements.
Locations:
- San Jose, California, US (Salary Range: $75k—$300k USD)
- Barcelona, Catalonia, Spain
- Singapore
- Dubai, UAE
Responsibilities:
- Develop data driven tools to analyze and utilize weather data, particularly focusing on adverse weather scenarios.
- Define and evaluate metrics of autonomous driving performance under different weather conditions.
- Enhance machine learning model performance within the defined Operational Design Domain (ODD) to ensure the safe operation of autonomous vehicles in adverse weather conditions.
- Collaborate with engineers from sensor fusion, perception, and simulation teams to implement and enforce restricted weather Operational Design Domains (ODDs).
Qualifications:
- Master’s or PhD in data science, machine learning, computer science, applied mathematics, or a related field.
- Experience with developing and implementing machine learning models for predictive analysis, pattern recognition, and decision making under uncertainty.
- Proficiency in programming languages such as Python, and experience with machine learning frameworks.
- Proficiency in SQL and working with large-scale data.
- Excellent communication, analytical thinking and problem-solving skills.
Preferred Skills:
- Experience with autonomous vehicle technology or robotics.
- Experience with machine learning based data analysis.
- Experience working with weather data or climate models is a plus.
How to Apply:
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