Full-Time

New Grads 2025

General Software Engineer

Posted on 1/30/2025

WeRide

WeRide

201-500 employees

Develops Level 4 autonomous driving technologies

Automotive & Transportation

Compensation Overview

$120k - $165kAnnually

Entry

San Jose, CA, USA

Category
Embedded Engineering
Full-Stack Engineering
Software Engineering
Required Skills
Python
Machine Learning
Java
Go
C/C++

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Degree
Experience
Requirements
  • Pursuing a BS/MS degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Mathematics, or a related technical field, or equivalent practical experience, with an expected graduation date between December 2024 and June 2025.
  • Proficient in C++ and/or Python, Java, Go with knowledge of its latest features.
  • Have good programming practices, adhere to coding standards, and follow test-driven development.
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
  • Excellent communication, and cross-functional team collaboration abilities.
  • Passion for innovation in the autonomous vehicle industry.
Responsibilities
  • Build real-time, in-vehicle systems that ensure the AV operates safely and efficiently in its environment.
  • Develop a high-performance, highly reliable data transport framework, and enhance the logging infrastructure to support robust data collection.
  • Develop a real-time communication service framework between embedded devices and the host computer, enhancing the real-time troubleshooting capabilities of the in-vehicle system.
  • Develop cloud-based and backend systems that support the AV fleet, as well as creating intelligent tools for our developers.
  • Design and develop new features to continuously optimize computational performance, and create tools to assist other teams by proactively informing developers of potential performance issues.
  • Build services and infrastructure bridging machine learning and distributed systems, while evaluating database-related changes submitted by other engineers or community contributors.
  • Work closely with other engineering teams, and business groups to develop comprehensive end-to-end solutions.
  • Optimize for efficient model deployment, enhance the machine learning workflow, build and support large-scale model evaluation systems.
  • Develop high-performance GPU/CPU kernels by utilizing low-level hardware features and knowledge of performance characteristics.
  • Build model conversion, evaluation, and management system.
  • Develop and sustain scalable and high-performance infrastructure for training, optimizing, and deploying machine learning models.
  • Work with multiple algorithm teams and optimize efficient algorithms for self-driving vehicles.
Desired Qualifications
  • Experience with field robotics and systems design
  • Experience with distributed systems, possesses design and debugging skills for complex system software, familiar with common design patterns and architectural trade-offs
  • Familiar with OS kernel and low-level system and computer architecture understanding
  • Familiar with GPU architecture

WeRide develops Level 4 autonomous driving technologies, focusing on creating self-driving vehicles for various applications. Their main products include Robotaxi, Mini Robobus, and Robovan, which are designed for services like ride-hailing, on-demand transport, and urban logistics. These vehicles operate without a human driver in specific conditions, allowing for efficient transportation solutions. WeRide stands out from competitors by forming strategic partnerships with major global automakers and service platforms, which helps them expand their product offerings and market reach. The company's goal is to enhance urban mobility and logistics through fully autonomous solutions, contributing to the development of smart cities.

Company Stage

Late Stage VC

Total Funding

$1B

Headquarters

Guangzhou, China

Founded

2017

Growth & Insights
Headcount

6 month growth

2%

1 year growth

0%

2 year growth

0%
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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • WeRide's IPO raised $458.5 million, enhancing its financial strength.
  • WeRide's GXR platform positions it as a leader in autonomous vehicle innovation.
  • WeRide's expansion into Europe with Robobus showcases its global growth potential.

What critics are saying

  • Increased competition from Waymo could impact WeRide's market share.
  • Regulatory challenges in new regions may delay WeRide's operations.
  • Reliance on strategic partnerships exposes WeRide to potential operational risks.

What makes WeRide unique

  • WeRide is the first publicly listed universal autonomous driving technology company.
  • WeRide offers a diverse product mix including Robotaxi, Robobus, and Robovan.
  • WeRide has strategic partnerships with global OEMs like Renault-Nissan-Mitsubishi Alliance.

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Benefits

Employee Stock Plan

Competitive Compensation Package

100% Company Paid Premium Medical Plan

Team Building Activities

Paid Vacation And Time-off

Free Hot Breakfast, Lunch And Dinner