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XPENG Motors

Designs and manufactures intelligent electric vehicles and aircrafts

AI Infra Onboard Performance Intern

InternshipUpdated on 10/23/2026
No salary listed
Master's, PhD
Santa Clara, CA, USA
In Person
AI & Machine LearningApplied Machine Learning

About the job

Requirements
  • A Master's or PhD in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or Electrical Engineering, or equivalent, with relevant industry or research experience.
  • Strong expertise in C++ and Python, including 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 to diagnose and resolve bottlenecks.
Responsibilities
  • Design and optimize software for deploying large-scale AI models in production vehicles.
  • 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 reliably across the vehicle fleet.
Desired Qualifications
  • Experience writing and optimizing CPU or CUDA kernels.
  • Experience developing performance tooling and instrumentation, such as eBPF, perf, or custom tracing/profiling frameworks, for production or embedded systems.
  • Familiarity with embedded or automotive compute platforms, such as NVIDIA Orin or Drive, and their power and thermal constraints.
  • Previous experience in the autonomous driving or robotics industry.

About the company

XPENG stands out as a leader in the tech industry, with its focus on intelligent mobility solutions such as electric vehicles and eVTOL aircraft, demonstrating a competitive edge in the rapidly evolving transportation sector. The company's proprietary Advanced Driver Assistance System (XPILOT) and intelligent operating system (Xmart OS) enhance the user experience by integrating technology and mobility, positioning XPENG as a pioneer in smart, people-first mobility. The company's culture fosters technological advancement, making it an exciting workplace for those passionate about shaping the future of transportation.

Company Size

1,001-5,000

Company Stage

N/A

Total Funding

$8.2B

Headquarters

Guang Zhou Shi, China

Founded

2014

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