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    AI Infra Onboard Performance Intern

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    10,001+ employeesFounded 2014Guangzhou, GuangdongMotor Vehicle Manufacturing
    Posted 60 days agoApply by Sep 4Actively hiringPaidrollingMotor Vehicle Manufacturing

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    About the role#

    This internship focuses on the design and optimization of software for deploying large-scale AI models within production vehicles. You will work on improving inference performance and reducing latency to enhance power efficiency on embedded automotive platforms.

    What you'll do#

    • Design and optimize software for large-scale AI model deployment.
    • Profile and improve inference performance across compute, memory, and I/O systems.
    • Reduce latency and improve power efficiency on embedded automotive platforms.
    • Deliver production-ready optimizations that scale across the vehicle fleet.
    • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to solve complex technical problems.

    What you'll need#

    • Master's or PhD in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a related field.
    • Strong expertise in C++ and Python, with a focus on performance-sensitive, production-quality code.
    • In-depth understanding of computer architecture and high-performance computing, including memory hierarchy, parallelism, vectorization, and scheduling.
    • Proven experience in application performance analysis and optimization using profiling tools.
    • Experience writing and optimizing CPU or CUDA kernels.
    • Familiarity with developing performance tooling and instrumentation, such as eBPF, perf, or custom tracing frameworks.
    • Knowledge of embedded or automotive compute platforms and their power or thermal constraints is preferred.
    • Previous experience in the autonomous driving or robotics industry is a plus.

    Location & details#

    • Location: Santa Clara, California
    • Work Modality: On-site
    • Employment Type: Full-time
    • Compensation: Paid
    Relevant fieldsComputer ScienceComputer EngineeringElectrical EngineeringMechanical Engineering

    About XPENG

    Founded in 2014, XPENG is a public motor vehicle manufacturer based in Guangzhou, China, that employs over 10,000 people. The company designs and produces smart electric vehicles specifically for technology-oriented middle-class buyers. Its operations include the development of proprietary driver-assistance software, intelligent operating systems, and core vehicle hardware. Production occurs primarily in the Guangdong province, while the company maintains a corporate presence in several European cities.

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