Qualcomm · 2 hours ago
Senior or Staff Engineer - Reinforcement Learning and Planning for Autonomous Driving
San Diego, CA
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$148K/yr - $251K/yr
4+ years expQualcomm Technologies, Inc. is seeking an experienced Senior or Staff Engineer with expertise in Reinforcement Learning and Behavioral Modelling to advance their AI driving technology. This role involves designing and refining behavioral models, integrating reinforcement learning with real-world data, and developing planning algorithms for autonomous driving systems.
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Responsibilities
Design and refine behavioral models using advanced reinforcement learning techniques to ensure safe and efficient autonomous driving
Integrate reinforcement learning models with real-world data and simulation frameworks to enhance model accuracy and reliability
Develop planning algorithms that leverage reinforcement learning to navigate complex driving scenarios safely and efficiently
Collaborate with researchers and engineers to push the boundaries of AI, driving innovation in autonomous vehicle technology
Works independently with minimal supervision
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or related field and 4+ years of Systems Engineering or related work experience
Master's degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or related field and 3+ years of Systems Engineering or related work experience
PhD in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or related field and 2+ years of Systems Engineering or related work experience
Preferred
Ph.D. + 2 years of industry experience in autonomous driving or robotics domain
Proficient in variety of deep learning models like CNN, Transformer, RNN, LSTM, VAE, GraphCNN etc
Proven expertise in reinforcement learning, including areas like offline RL, reward modeling, RLHF, DPO, GPRO
Strong programming skills in Python and experience with machine learning libraries such as PyTorch
Experience working with simulation environments and real-world data for model validation and performance benchmarking
Experience working with, modifying, and creating advanced algorithms
Analytical and scientific mindset, with the ability to solve complex problems
Excellent written and verbal communication skills, ability to work with a cross-functional team
Track record of publications at top-tier conferences like NeurIPS, CVPR, ICRA, ICLR, CoRL, etc
Familiarity with self-driving technologies, sensor data processing, and real-time decision-making algorithms
Experience with large-scale machine learning systems, distributed training, and deploying models in production environments
Benefits
Competitive annual discretionary bonus program
Opportunity for annual RSU grants
Highly competitive benefits package
Company
Qualcomm
Qualcomm designs wireless technologies and semiconductors that power connectivity, communication, and smart devices.
10001+ employees
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Funding
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