Summer 2026
Software Engineer Intern
Simulation
Posted on 4/28/2026
DiDi Global
51-200 employees
L4 autonomous driving for robotaxi services
Compensation Overview
$46/hr
San Jose, CA, USA
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Bachelor's, Master's, PhD
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- Candidates must be PhD, Master’s students, or senior undergraduate students majoring in Computer Science or a related field.
- Candidates must have strong C++ development skills with experience in performance-critical applications.
- Candidates must have a deep understanding of computer architecture.
- Candidates must have great communication skills that foster cross-team collaboration.
- Perform optimization on simulation software under the guidance of a profiler.
- Identify and resolve algorithm deficiencies that affect simulation determinism.
- Implement new simulation capabilities that fit new hardware.
- Familiarity with robotics, specifically perception and motion planning, is a plus.
- Experience with GPU/CUDA programming is a bonus.
DiDi Autonomous Driving develops Level 4 autonomous driving technology and integrates it with DiDi’s ride-hailing app to offer robotaxi services and autonomous trucking through Kargobot. It provides a full hardware-software stack, including the Orca computing platform and Beiyao Beta LiDAR, and collaborates with automakers like GAC Group and Volvo to build mass-produced autonomous vehicles. The company operates robotaxi fleets in Shanghai and Guangzhou and plans a joint-venture robotaxi model with GAC Aion for deployment in major Chinese cities by 2025. Revenue comes from robotaxi fares and logistics services, with a hybrid dispatch system that blends human-driven and self-driving vehicles under one app, aiming for large-scale commercialization.
Company Size
51-200
Company Stage
Series D
Total Funding
$1.5B
Headquarters
China
Founded
2012
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Simplify's Take
What believers are saying
- Q2 2026 revenue rose 10.8% to RMB62.5 billion.
- Core platform transactions hit a record 5,052 million in Q2 2026.
- Cash and investments totaled RMB48.7 billion on June 30, 2026.
What critics are saying
- International losses widened to RMB2.9 billion in Q2 2026 from incentives.
- Shanghai fined 12 ride-hailing platforms, including DiDi, on August 3, 2026.
- The 2022 CAC fine and 2026 $740 million settlement expose lasting regulatory overhang.
What makes DiDi Global unique
- DiDi's China network handled 40.1 million daily transactions in Q2 2026.
- R2 robotaxi trials started August 31, 2026 in Beijing and Guangzhou.
- GAC Aion partnership and 33-sensor stack deepen DiDi's autonomous vehicle moat.
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Benefits
Flexible Work Hours
Remote Work Options
Health Insurance
401(k) Retirement Plan
Conference Attendance Budget
Professional Development Budget
Wellness Program
Mental Health Support
Stock Options
Company Equity
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Growth & Insights and Company News
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↑ 1%DiDi Autonomous Driving has launched fully driverless service trials with its next-generation Robotaxi R2 in Beijing and Guangzhou. Developed with GAC Aion, the vehicle features Level 4 autonomous driving technology with 33 sensors and a triple-domain fusion computing platform. The R2 is purpose-built for robotaxi services and meets five-star safety standards under C-NCAP and Euro NCAP. It includes a 17.3-inch ceiling-mounted screen, AI voice interaction system, and enhanced rear passenger space with adjustable seats. Since delivery in January, the vehicle has undergone public-road testing in multiple Chinese cities. DiDi Autonomous Driving reports maintaining safe operations for over 2,200 consecutive days. The company plans to gradually introduce additional features and expand its autonomous mobility services.
Didi Global returned to profitability in Q2 with a net income of $128 million. The Chinese ride-hailing giant holds over 70% of China's domestic market despite facing competition from Alibaba's Amap and at least 339 other platforms offering discounted fares 10% to 40% below regular prices. The company delisted from the New York Stock Exchange in 2022 following a cybersecurity probe by Chinese regulators, which resulted in an 8 billion yuan ($1.19 billion) fine in July 2022. Didi is pursuing international expansion and now operates in 14 countries, including Hong Kong, as it diversifies beyond mainland China.
DiDi Global has raised investor interest despite mixed performance, with shares down 34% year-to-date but gaining over the past three months. The company reported revenue of CN¥232.2 billion and a net loss of CN¥2.6 billion, whilst achieving 8.9% annual revenue growth. The stock trades at a price-to-sales ratio of 0.5x, significantly below the transportation sector average of 1.9x and an estimated fair ratio of 1.2x. Simply Wall St's DCF model suggests a fair value of $20.83 compared to the current price of $3.66, indicating substantial undervaluation. However, ongoing losses and a 24.5% decline in one-year shareholder returns highlight persistent profitability challenges. The steep discount may reflect market concerns about the company's path to profitability despite revenue growth.
DiDi Global shares have declined 27% over the past three months, with the stock trading at $3.42. Despite revenue of CN¥226.7 billion and net income of CN¥992.6 million, the company's price-to-earnings ratio stands at 105.7x, significantly above the US Transportation industry average of 39.7x and peer average of 26.5x. Analysts forecast earnings growth of 49.7% annually over the next three years, with return on equity projected at 12.3%. However, the current P/E multiple exceeds the estimated fair value of 46.1x, suggesting the market has priced in substantial optimism. The company operates mobility platforms across China and international markets through its China Mobility, International and Other Initiatives segments. The valuation premium could narrow if market sentiment shifts.
Xiaoyubot, China's leading industrial embodied AI company, has raised a new funding round worth several hundred million yuan. The round attracted five major industrial investors: Xiaomi, Didi, BAIC, Fosun and CCDC. Lei Wanqiang participated for the fourth consecutive round. The company specialises in industrial embodied AI solutions. No further details about valuation or specific use of funds were disclosed.