Summer 2026

AI Infrastructure Onboard Performance Intern

Posted on 6/6/2026

XPENG Motors

XPENG Motors

1,001-5,000 employees

Designs and manufactures intelligent electric vehicles and aircrafts

No salary listed

Santa Clara, CA, USA

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Category
AI & Machine Learning (1)
Requirements
  • Master's or PhD in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering or equivalent, with relevant industry or research experience.
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 (e.g., eBPF, perf, custom tracing/profiling frameworks) for production or embedded systems.
  • Familiarity with embedded or automotive compute platforms (e.g., NVIDIA Orin, Drive) and their power/thermal constraints.
  • Previous experience in the autonomous driving or robotics industry.
  • Effective at solving complex problems collaboratively within larger cross-functional teams.

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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