Rivian and Volkswagen Group Technologies ยท 3 weeks ago
Staff AI Systems Engineer, Imaging and Edge AI
Palo Alto, CA
Full-time
Onsite
Lead/Staff
$186K/yr - $232K/yrRivian and Volkswagen Group Technologies is a joint venture focused on advancing automotive technology for electric vehicles. The role involves software development and testing for camera systems, vision algorithms, and performance software on advanced compute platforms.
AutomotiveInformation TechnologySoftware
Responsibilities
Develop optimized image processing and multi-camera algorithms on automotive platforms and GPUs using OpenCL/OpenGL APIs
Identify, analyze, architect, develop and debug system software for Camera/Imaging and Computer Vision and deep learning features on Linux, QNX, Android systems
Deliver quality code, debug complex problems, prioritize and get things done with a high level of efficiency and urgency
Collaborate with cross-functional teams across multiple engineering and algorithms teams, making the architectural, design tradeoffs required to deliver scalable end to end software stack across various compute engines
Qualification
Required
Master's Degree in Electronics, Computer Engineering or Computer Science. Exceptional candidates with Bachelor's degree in Computer Science will also be considered
Experience with optimizing code across various compute engines and heterogeneous computing (CPU / GPU / DSP / NPU etc)
Experience with AI SDKs and building systems on edge devices
Hands on experience with C++/C on
ix and/or RTOS based systems
Experience with best in class Engineering practices, technical documentation, design/architecting, and code reviews
Experience with one or more HAL architectures (preferably Camera HAL)
Familiarity with HW bring up, MIPI / CSI drivers, V4L2 drivers, SerDes drivers would be a positive
Good understanding and hands on experience with interface protocol stacks (SPI,I2C, Ethernet)
Deep understanding of the camera processing pipeline from a systems level, including ISP, sensors, SerDes, power management, etc
Familiar with RTOS kernel (Threadx or QNX), IPC, kernel and user space driver model
Good team player with good written communication and presentation skills
Preferred
PhD in EE/Computer Science with relevant emphasis in image processing, graphics and/or Artificial Intelligence
Experience with automotive surround view systems/use cases along with their optimized implementation on GPUs using OpenGL/Vulkan/OpenCL APIs
Familiarity with HW bring up, MIPI / CSI drivers, V4L2 drivers, SerDes drivers would be a positive
Good understanding and hands on experience with interface protocol stacks (SPI,I2C, Ethernet)
Deep understanding of the camera processing pipeline from a systems level, including ISP, sensors, SerDes, power management, etc
Track record of innovative thinking as evidenced by patents and peer-reviewed publications
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.
Founded in 2024
1001-5000 employees
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