Join Cruise as a Senior Machine Learning Engineer II, Perception

We're Cruise, a pioneering self-driving service dedicated to the cities we cherish. Our mission is to build the world’s most advanced autonomous vehicles, enhancing safety and mobility for all. At Cruise, diversity and inclusion fuel our innovation, where every team member is empowered to contribute fully.

About the Role

The Traffic Lights and X-Object Understanding team at Cruise is looking for a Senior Machine Learning Engineer II, Perception to enhance how our vehicles interpret and react to the urban environment. This role involves crafting machine learning models that improve recognition and interaction with various urban stimuli, particularly focusing on Vulnerable Road Users (VRUs) and traffic control mechanisms.

What You'll Do:

As part of the team, you'll be exploring innovative machine learning algorithms, optimizing model performance for on-road deployment, and conducting hardware-sensitive studies to aid sensor development. Your efforts will ensure that our self-driving technology meets high safety standards and functions seamlessly in urban settings.

Required Skills:

• Strong foundation in computer vision and ML model development and training.
• Ability to perform data analysis and retrain perception models independently.
• Experience with ML frameworks like Tensorflow, PyTorch, and familiarity with Python or C++.
• A proactive approach to problem-solving in both hardware and software domains.

Preferred Qualifications:

• PhD in Machine Learning or Computer Science.
• Professional experience with computational cameras and sensor-driven ML projects.
• 4+ years of related industry experience, ideally with ROS, OpenCV, or similar tools.

Why Choose Cruise?

Our benefits package is crafted to support your personal and professional growth:

• Competitive salary and benefits ranging from $161,200 - $237,000, plus incentive programs.
• Comprehensive health coverage and life insurance.
• Generous time-offs and leave options, including parental and medical leave.
• 401(k) with Cruise matching.
• CruiseFlex work policy for flexible work locations.

As part of General Motors and Honda, Cruise remains the only self-driving company with scaling manufacturing capabilities. Backed by major investors like GM, Honda, Microsoft, and Walmart, we're leading the charge in autonomous vehicle development.

Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion

Cruise is an equal opportunity employer dedicated to building a diverse and inclusive workforce. We welcome applications from all backgrounds and walks of life and are committed to accommodating all qualified candidates, regardless of disability or other protected statuses.

Ready to redefine transportation with us? Apply to be part of our mission-driven team at Cruise and drive the future of self-driving technology.

Location: United States (remote options available under CruiseFlex)

How to Apply: Please send your resume to [email protected] and help us understand how your background matches the impact you can make at Cruise.

Note: Cruise does not accept unsolicited resumes from recruitment agencies and does not pay placement fees for candidates submitted by any agency other than its approved partners.