Volkswagen of America, Inc · 8 hours ago
Senior AI Engineer (ML/DL)
Belmont, CA
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
$170K/yr - $210K/yr
6+ years expVolkswagen of America, Inc is one of the world’s leading automobile manufacturers, and they are seeking a Senior AI Engineer specializing in machine learning and deep learning. The role involves applying advanced machine learning techniques to the automotive industry, focusing on innovations for autonomous vehicles and collaborating with engineers in the development of cutting-edge technologies.
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Responsibilities
Maintains, as well as furthers, enhances existing machine learning modules for autonomous vehicles
Designs and implements new machine learning based approaches based on existing frameworks
Keeps up to speed with the state of the art of academic research and technology in the industry
Coordinates with engineers at the ICC and in Germany on the development of autonomous driving software
Transfers technologies and solutions to Volkswagen Group development divisions
Develops technical specifications and documentation
Represents Volkswagen Group in the technical community, such as at conferences
Qualification
Required
Master's Degree in Computer Science or equivalent
Proficiency in deep learning techniques and frameworks
Strong understanding of traditional machine learning algorithms and their applications
Expertise in computer vision, including object detection, image segmentation, and image recognition
Proficiency in NLP techniques, including sentiment analysis, text generation, and language understanding models. Experience with multimodal language modeling and applications
Deep understanding of various neural network architectures such as CNNs, RNNs, and Transformers
Familiarity with reinforcement learning algorithms and their applications in AI
Skills in data cleaning, feature engineering, and data augmentation
Experience in training, fine-tuning, and optimizing AI models
Knowledge of model deployment techniques, including containerization (Docker) and orchestration (Kubernetes)
Strong documentation skills for model architecture, code, and processes
Preferred
6 - 8 years of professional experience post graduate degree
4+ years' Deep Learning experience post graduate degree
PhD Strongly Preferred
Awareness of ethical considerations in AI, including bias mitigation and fairness
Understanding of AI-related legal and regulatory considerations, including data privacy and intellectual property
Proficiency in data storage and management systems, including databases and data lakes
Familiarity with cloud platforms like AWS, Azure, or GCP, and their AI services
Benefits
Eligibility for annual performance bonus
Healthcare benefits
401(k), with company match
Defined contribution retirement program.
Tuition reimbursement
Company lease car program
Paid time off
Company
Volkswagen of America, Inc
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Chief Of Staff to the CFO
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Senior Vice President, Chief Communications Officer
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