# Perception Engineer – ML/CV and Algorithms

Source: https://realanalystjobs.com/job/perception-engineer-ml-cv-and-algorithms-weride-6e478bc6
Perception Engineer – ML/CV and Algorithms at Weride, an on-site role based in San Jose, California, USA. Pay stated in the posting: $130,000 to $182,000. Posted on 2 May 2020, read from Weride's own careers page (Lever), which RealAnalystJobs re-checks daily and removes the role when it closes.

Updated 15 November 2026.

## Key facts

- Company: [Weride](https://realanalystjobs.com/companies/weride)
- Location: San Jose, California, USA
- Work mode: On-site
- Pay stated in the posting: $130,000 to $182,000
- Posted: May 2, 2020
- Employment type: Full time
- Source: Weride's careers page (Lever), re-checked daily

## About this role

Established in 2017, WeRide (NASDAQ: WRD) is a leading global commercial-stage company that develops autonomous driving technologies from Level 2 to Level 4 and is the world's first publicly listed autonomous vehicle (AV) company. Its business footprint now spans more than 60 cities across 13 countries. Powered by the intelligent, versatile, and highly adaptable WeRide One platform, the company provides autonomous driving products and services ranging from Level 2 to Level 4, addressing mobility, logistics, and urban services.

WeRide.ai Silicon Valley team is looking for Perception engineer to implement the next generation automotive vision and machine learning algorithms.

What you will do:
• Research and develop efficient, end-to-end ML solutions for Perception with sensor fusion, including but not limited:

• Obstacle detection and understanding (e.g. obstacles’ 3D location, motion properties, and fine-grained attributes)

• Understanding of the drivable space and 3D occupancy

• Map sensing (e.g. lane boundary and topology)

• Scene understanding (e.g traffic light, short/long-term intent of vehicles, construction zone, etc.)

• Develop efficient and robust onboard system

• Develop efficient offboard “loop” to allow fast iteration on long-tail scenarios

Requirements:
• Have strong abilities in both algorithms and C++ coding; or have strong expertise in at least one of these fields: computer vision, machine learning, and model optimization

• Solid skills in problem solving, algorithms, and data analysis

• Good communication and coordination skills

• Self-motivated and believe in the future of self-driving-cars

Plus:
• Rich experience in C++ development, multithreading, memory management, computing optimization

• Rich experience in multi-sensor fusion and 3d/2d tracking

• Publications on top-tier conferences and journals

Salary Range: Your base pay is one part of your total compensation package. For this position, the reasonably expected pay range is between $130,000 - $182,000 for the level at which this job has been scoped. Your base pay will depend on several factors, including your experience, qualifications, education, location, and skills. In the event that you are considered for a different level, a higher or lower pay range would apply. This position is also eligible for an annual performance bonus, equity, and a competitive benefits package.

WeRide.ai offers competitive salary depending on the experience. Employee benefits include:
Premium Medical, Dental and Vision Plan (No cost from employees or their families)
Free Daily Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
Paid vacations and holidays
401K plan

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