We're Cruise, a self-driving service designed for the cities we love.
We’re building the world’s most advanced, self-driving vehicles to safely connect people to the places, things, and experiences they care about. We believe self-driving vehicles will help save lives, reshape cities, give back time in transit, and restore freedom of movement for many.
Cruisers have the opportunity to grow and develop while learning from leaders at the forefront of their fields. With a culture of internal mobility, there's an opportunity to thrive in a variety of disciplines. This is a place for dreamers and doers to succeed.
If you are looking to play a part in making a positive impact in the world by advancing the revolutionary work of self-driving cars, join us.
What you’ll be doing:
Conduct research to solve critical issues where a solution is uncertain and highly ambiguous.
Propose and execute alternative solutions and challenge the status quo.
Implement research ideas, conduct experiments and summarize results and findings.
Build collaborative relationships with stakeholder teams and oversee smooth tech transfers and eventual deployment on Cruise’s AVs.
Follow and understand progress and trends from academia, and extend them to Cruise’s problems.
Publish findings and new methods to top-tier conferences and journals.
For more senior positions, you are expected to grow into a domain expert and lead a team to tackle larger challenges.
What you must have:
PhD in computer science / robotics or a related field with multiple research publications in top conferences or journals; alternatively, BSc/MSc with seminal research publications.
Strong expertise in machine learning / computer vision / graphics / robotics. Experience in conducting self-driving research projects.
Track record of driving ML research projects from start to completion, including conception, problem definition, experimentation, iteration, and finally publication or productization
Strong programming skills in Python and/or C++
Strong verbal and written communication skills
Bonus points!
Experience using deep-learning frameworks, e.g., TensorFlow, PyTorch, etc
Experience in deploying perception algorithms and models into real-world environments
Experience in the autonomous driving industry.
The salary range for this position is $193,900 - 285,000. 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.
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, 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 HR@getcruise.com.
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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.
