About the role#
The perception and machine learning team at the Innovation & Engineering Center California applies machine learning to the automotive industry, including autonomous driving and manufacturing. You will support a team of researchers and engineers to develop modern methods for sensor data processing and robust perception. This is a 6-12 month fellowship starting in January 2027.
What you'll do#
- Pre-process data by checking labels and formatting.
- Build data pipelines for training deep neural networks.
- Benchmark and report on the performance of various neural network models.
- Research new network architectures for time series prediction and anomaly detection.
- Improve environment perception through research focused on optical sensors.
- Study supervised and unsupervised learning methods to estimate the depth, motion, and velocity of road participants.
- Explore neural networks for camera image interpretation, including object detection, panoptic segmentation, and trajectory planning.
- Fuse neural networks to use shared resources and reduce memory and computation footprints.
What you'll need#
- Current enrollment in a Masters or PhD program in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or Mathematics, or graduation within the last six months.
- A cumulative GPA of at least 3.0.
- Strong Python skills and experience with Linux.
- Proficiency in deep learning frameworks like TensorFlow and PyTorch.
- Knowledge of image processing and machine learning.
- Experience with Transformers, CNNs, RNNs, LSTMs, and current research trends.
- Familiarity with data gathering, system architecture, and coding best practices.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
- Interest in cars or physical products.
Location & details#
- Location: Belmont, California.
- Term: Winter 2027.
- Modality: On-site.
- This is a full-time, paid fellowship.
About Volkswagen Group
Volkswagen Group is an automobile manufacturer based in Wolfsburg. Founded in 1937, the company operates 114 production plants and sells vehicles in 153 countries. It manages ten brands including Audi, Porsche, and Volkswagen. The organization employs over 100,000 people and focuses on vehicle production and related services.
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