About the role#
The Machine Learning Fellowship at the Innovation and Engineering Center California focuses on applying machine learning to the automotive industry. You will work with a team of AI researchers and engineers to develop methods for sensor data processing and automated driving. This is a full-time, paid fellowship with a minimum 6-month commitment.
What you'll do#
- Handle data pre-processing tasks, including label checking and formatting.
- Build data pipelines to support the training of 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.
- Explore supervised and unsupervised learning methods for perception tasks, such as estimating depth, motion, and velocity.
- Investigate neural networks for camera image interpretation, including object detection and segmentation.
- Fuse neural networks to optimize memory usage and computational footprint.
What you'll need#
- Current enrollment in or graduation within the last six months from a Masters or PhD program.
- A cumulative GPA of at least 3.0.
- Strong programming skills in Python.
- Practical experience working with Linux.
- Familiarity with deep learning frameworks like TensorFlow and PyTorch.
- Knowledge of image processing and machine learning principles.
Location & details#
- Location: Malibu, California.
- Modality: On-site.
- Compensation: $38/hr for Masters candidates and $42/hr for PhD candidates.
- Note: This role does not offer sponsorship.
About Volkswagen
Volkswagen is a motor vehicle manufacturer founded in 1937. The company is based in Wolfsburg, Niedersachsen. It produces a range of vehicles including the Golf and the ID. Buzz. The organization operates as a public company and employs over 10,000 people.
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