DiDi · 2 weeks ago
Autonomy System & Safety Engineer (PhD, Intern)
San Jose, CA
Internship
Onsite
Intern
$46/hr - $46/hr
1+ years expDiDi is an autonomous driving company focused on developing Level 4 technology to enhance transportation safety and efficiency. The Autonomy System & Safety Engineer (PhD Intern) will apply engineering principles to evaluate and ensure the safety of autonomous driving systems through data analysis and simulation.
Artificial Intelligence (AI)Mobile AppsPublic TransportationRide SharingTransportation
Responsibilities
Apply systematic engineering principles to develop and improve processes for evaluating autonomy system safety and performance
Analyze real-world driving data to identify system issues and work with engineering teams to create automated tools for continuous evaluation
Partner with infrastructure and simulation teams to design, implement, and manage simulation tests, developing robust safety metrics and validation protocols
Contribute to the development of a scalable safety evaluation framework to support the expansion of our autonomous vehicle operations
Qualification
Required
Current Ph.D. candidate in Computer Science, Robotics, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace, or a closely related field
Hands-on project or internship experience (1-3 years) in areas such as autonomous systems, systems engineering, data analysis, or software development for complex systems
Proven technical skills demonstrated through project work, including strong proficiency in Python, SQL, or C++ for data analysis and scripting with large datasets
Relevant graduate-level coursework in subjects like autonomous systems, robotics, computer vision, machine learning, control systems, simulation, or verification & validation
A solid grasp of software development, testing methodologies, and engineering fundamentals
Preferred
Direct project or internship experience within the autonomous vehicle industry or with other safety-critical robotics/aviation systems
Coursework or project work involving simulation tools (e.g., CARLA, SVL), scenario generation, or developing metrics for autonomous agent/NPC behavior
Project-based experience modeling human or agent behavior in dynamic environments (traffic simulation, game AI, multi-agent systems)
A track record of completing substantial, complex technical projects, either independently or as part of a team, that demonstrate practical engineering ability
Company
DiDi
Didi is a mobility technology platform that offers ride hailing, taxi hailing, food delivery, and financial services.
10001+ employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$23.4BKey Investors
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2023-10-12Post Ipo Equity· $149M
2021-06-30IPO
2021-04-09Debt Financing· $1.5B
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