Pony.ai · 2 days ago
Software Engineer, Infrastructure (Onboard System & Toolchain)
Fremont, CA
Full-time
Onsite
Mid Level
$130K/yr - $250K/yr
3+ years expPony.ai is a global leader in autonomous mobility, recognized for its innovative technologies and services. The company seeks a talented Software Engineer to join their Onboard Infrastructure team, responsible for designing and maintaining core systems and toolchains that support the development of fully autonomous driving technologies. The role involves building scalable pipelines, optimizing performance, and collaborating with various engineering teams.
Artificial Intelligence (AI)AutomotiveAutonomous VehiclesTransportation
Responsibilities
Design, build, and maintain scalable and efficient pipelines to support development and deployment of autonomous driving software on vehicle platforms and in offline environments
Optimize build and test performance by analyzing bottlenecks, caching strategies, and test topology
Develop and maintain scalable simulation and replay platforms to evaluate vehicle software behavior
Design and implement interactive dashboards and data visualization tools to surface insights across vehicle and simulation data
Collaborate with various engineering teams to ensure the infrastructure supports cross-functional needs, including real-time systems, simulation, and machine learning modules
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree or above, computer science or related major
3+ years of professional experience in software engineering
Solid experience developing production-quality software in C/C++, Python
Strong understanding of Unix/Linux based operating systems
Proficiency in Git and experience with Git-based development workflows
Exceptional troubleshooting, problem-solving, and communication skills
Strong organizational and time management skills, with the ability to prioritize tasks and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment
Preferred
Proficient in containerization and orchestration, with hands-on experience in container runtimes (e.g., Docker, containerd) and orchestration platforms (e.g., Kubernetes)
Proficiency with Bazel or similar large-scale build systems and dependency management tools
Hands-on experience developing with or integrating distributed database systems in diverse environments
Experienced in creating dashboards and reports to communicate analytical insights using data visualization tools (e.g., Metabase)
Skilled in backend development with Python, covering API design (REST/GraphQL), distributed data pipelines, and system integration, using modern frameworks and cloud-native practices
Benefits
Health Care Plan (Medical, Dental & Vision)
Retirement Plan (Traditional and Roth 401k)
Life Insurance (Basic, Voluntary & AD&D)
Paid Time Off (Vacation & Public Holidays)
Family Leave (Maternity, Paternity)
Short Term & Long Term Disability
Free Food & Snacks
Company
Pony.ai
Pony.ai develops autonomous driving technology for vehicles that operates using artificial intelligence and machine learning.
1001-5000 employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$1.34BKey Investors
NEOM Investment FundGAC Toyota MotorOntario Teachers' Pension Plan
2025-08-18Corporate Round· $12.9M
2024-11-27IPO
2023-10-24Series D· $100M
Leadership Team
James Peng
Founder and CEO
Recent News
South China Morning Post
2026-01-03
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