Rivian and Volkswagen Group Technologies ยท 2 weeks ago
Sr. AI Application Engineer, Edge AI
Palo Alto, CA
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
$163K/yr - $204K/yr
5+ years expRivian and Volkswagen Group Technologies is a joint venture between two industry leaders focused on the future of automotive technology. The company is seeking a passionate and experienced AI Applications Engineer to design, develop, and deploy innovative AI-driven applications for their software-defined vehicle infotainment platform.
AutomotiveInformation TechnologySoftware
Responsibilities
Design, develop, and deploy advanced AI-powered applications for our infotainment system, focusing on areas like conversational AI, computer vision, video analytics, and audio processing
Deliver high-quality, well-tested code, effectively debug complex issues, and manage priorities to meet deadlines with efficiency and a sense of urgency
Collaborate closely with cross-functional teams, including software engineers, AI/ML researchers, UX/UI designers, and product managers, to define requirements, design solutions, and make necessary architectural and design trade-offs for scalable end-to-end AI applications
Research, evaluate, and implement new AI/ML technologies, frameworks, and techniques to enhance application performance, accuracy, and user experience on Edge AI platforms
Stay at the forefront of AI advancements, continuously exploring innovative technologies and approaches, and effectively navigate the complexities of problem-solving in a rapidly evolving field
Contribute to the development and optimization of Edge AI models for efficient deployment and execution within the vehicle environment
Participate in the full software development lifecycle, including requirements gathering, design, implementation, testing, deployment, and maintenance
Leverage your experience with Android development to integrate AI functionalities seamlessly within the infotainment system
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or a related field with a strong emphasis on AI/Machine Learning
5+ years of hands-on software development experience, with a strong focus on building applications leveraging AI/ML technologies
Proven experience in developing and deploying applications that utilize one or more of the following: conversational AI, computer vision, video analytics, audio processing, or other multimodal AI techniques
Experience with relevant AI/ML frameworks and libraries such as TensorFlow, PyTorch, ONNX, or similar
Familiarity with cloud-based AI/ML platforms and services (e.g., AWS AI, Google Cloud AI Platform, Azure AI)
Some experience building Android applications using Java or Kotlin
Experience with mobile or embedded systems development is highly desirable, particularly in the context of deploying AI models on resource-constrained devices (Edge AI)
Strong understanding of data structures, algorithms, and software design patterns relevant to AI application development
Experience in designing and implementing robust APIs for AI-powered features and services
Solid understanding of operating system concepts, including concurrency, inter-process communication (IPC), and performance optimization
Experience with solution design involving data pipelines, feature engineering, and model integration within application workflows
Familiarity with software development best practices, including version control (Git), code review processes (e.g., Gerrit), and build and deployment tools (e.g., Gradle, CMake)
Excellent problem-solving, analytical, and communication skills
Benefits
Robust medical/Rx, dental and vision insurance packages for full-time and part-time employees, their spouse or domestic partner, and children up to age 26.
Full Time Employee coverage is effective on the first day of employment.
Part-Time employee coverage is effective the first of the month following 90 days of employment.
Company
Rivian and Volkswagen Group Technologies
Rivian and Volkswagen Group Technologies develops scalable automotive software and technology platforms for multiple vehicle segments.
1001-5000 employees
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