Company Introduction 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. KEY RESPONSIBILITIES * 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. QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED: * 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 TensorFlow, 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. PREFERRED (TARGETED RESEARCH & BACKGROUND): * 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.