Machine Learning​/Deep Learning Engineer; PhD, New Grad

Machine Learning/Deep Learning Engineer(PhD, New Grad)

Houston, TX or SF Bay Area preferred

At Bot Auto, we are revolutionizing the transportation of goods with our cutting-edge autonomous trucks, enhancing the quality of life for communities around the globe. With the agility of a start-up and the wisdom of seasoned experts, Bot Auto boasts a team that has achieved numerous world-firsts and unparalleled innovations. United by a shared vision, we create miracles and propel the future of transportation.

Join us and transform your dreams into reality.

• Model Implementation & Iteration:
  Participate in the development, training, and optimization of state-of-the-art deep learning models for autonomous driving, with a focus on end-to-end architectures, including object detection, tracking, online mapping, and end-to-end planning.
• Full Lifecycle Execution:
  Engage in the entire machine learning workflow under the guidance of domain experts, spanning from data curation and data analysis to model experimentation, hyperparameter tuning, and rigorous performance metric verification.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration:
  
  Partner with simulation, infrastructure, and downstream planning/control teams to deploy, evaluate, and integrate machine learning components into our production pipeline for autonomous trucks.
• Literature Tracking:
  Stay abreast of the latest research breakthroughs in computer vision and generative AI, and actively bench-test promising SOTA methods to solve real-world corner cases.

• Education:
  
  An advanced degree (Master's or Ph.D., including upcoming graduates) in Computer Science, Robotics, Electrical Engineering, Applied Mathematics, Physics, or a related quantitative field.
• Core Knowledge:
  Strong theoretical foundation in machine learning, deep learning, and computer vision, with a solid understanding of modern architectures (e.g., Transformers, CNNs, Graphs).
• Technical Stack:
  Proficiency in Python and deep learning frameworks such as PyTorch or Tensor Flow, along with strong software engineering fundamentals (data structures, algorithms, and clean coding practices).
• Attributes:
  High self-motivation, strong analytical and problem-solving skills, a fast learner in a high-velocity startup environment, and a strong team-player mindset.

• Specific Research Directions:
  Academic thesis or deeply focused research experience in one or more of the following domains:
• 3D Computer Vision / Bird's-Eye-View (BEV) Perception
• Online Mapping, Vectorization, or Visual SLAM
• Prediction and Behavioral Modeling
• Academic Achievements: A proven track record of research publications in top-tier machine learning, computer vision, or robotics conferences/journals (e.g., CVPR, ICCV, ECCV, NeurIPS, ICLR, ICRA, IROS) as a primary contributor.
• Engineering Plus:
  Hands-on experience with model deployment, quantization, distillation, or inference acceleration tools (e.g., TensorRT, ONNX, CUDA, C++).
• Industry Exposure:
  Prior internship experience within the autonomous driving industry or advanced robotics labs is highly desirable.