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The Volkswagen Group with its headquarters in Wolfsburg, Germany is one of the world’s leading automobile manufacturers and the largest carmaker in Europe. The Group comprises twelve brands from seven European countries: Volkswagen Passenger Cars, Audi, SEAT, ŠKODA, Bentley, Bugatti, Lamborghini, Porsche, Ducati, Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles, Scania and MAN.\nBrief Role Description\nAt the Innovation & Engineering Center California (IECC), we represent the Volkswagen Group in applied research and development. Located in the heart of Silicon Valley, we create bold new ideas for the Volkswagen, Audi, Bentley, Lamborghini, Bugatti and Porsche brands. We’re a team of engineers, designers, scientists, and psychologists looking to develop innovations for future generations of cars, and to transfer technologies from many industries and research institutions into the automotive domain. Our mission is to drive change which means we are not only impacting one of the world’s largest car makers, but also the lives of millions of people. Are you ready to join us?\nRole Summary\nThis role will be tasked with applying machine learning/deep learning to the automotive industry. Applications could include autonomous driving, manufacturing, material design etc. Working in our facility requires a high level of independence and an ability to deal with lots of ambiguity. In addition to assigned projects, this individual and subsequent team will be responsible for coming up with the “next big thing” that nobody has thought of as yet, building it and selling it.\nThis position should be held by a Computer Science Engineer, or equivalent, with experience in the development of Software and Software architectures.\nPossible Tasks within this Role\nSoftware Development\nMaintains, as well as furthers, enhances existing machine learning modules.\nDesigns and implements new machine learning based approaches based on existing frameworks.\nKeeps up to speed with the state of the art of academic research and technology in the industry.\nTransfers technologies and solutions to Volkswagen Group. \nSoftware Testing and Evaluation\nIntegrates new software modules into the framework.\nTests developed modules in the prototype (unit tests, integration tests, in-vehicle/field tests, etc.).\nAnalyzes and evaluates conducted tests. \nProcess Documentation\nDevelops technical specifications and documentation.\nQualification requirements\nRelevant Work Experience\n5+ years related post-grad work experience or equivalent combination of education and related work experience)\nEducation\nRequired\nMaster’s Degree in Computer Science or equivalent.\nDesired\nPhD.\nRequired\nBackground in Deep Neural Network Learning, Computer Vision and Machine Learning\nStrong programming skills with Python and PyTorch on desktops, embedded and cloud (e.g. AWS)\nExperience with data gathering, data quality, system architecture, coding best practices\nTake initiative to launch projects with the ability to quickly learn and develop own ideas in an interdisciplinary environment\nExtracting high level logical structure from low level, multi-dimensional data\nExperience with Transformers, CNNs, RNN, LSTMs and the latest research trends\nSpecification/Documentation of interfaces between software modules\nDesired\nGraphical Models\nObject Detection, NLP, Scene Understanding\nBackground or strong interest in automotive Engineering\nBig Data and cloud experience strongly preferred\nPassion for cars or physical products.\nSkills\nStrong communication skills - ability to explain complex technical topics to non-experts.\nTeam player with good collaboration and integration skills - joining people, processes and systems.\nHighly innovative and capable of seeing problems and potential solutions in a new light.\nAble to work in a dynamic, multi-disciplinary, time-line and target oriented work environment.\nProblem solving skills.\nAnalytical skills.\nConceptual thinking skills\nCompensation Data\nThis position is located in Belmont, CA. The employer anticipates a pay range for this location between $145,000 - $195,000.\nCompetencies\nAct as an owner\nBe a pioneer\nHandle complexity\nLive integrity & compliance\nPerform together\nLive passion\nThink ahead\nVolkswagen Group of America is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We welcome and encourage applicants from all backgrounds, and do not discriminate based on race, sex, age, disability, sexual orientation, national origin, religion, color, gender identity/expression, marital status, veteran status, or any other characteristics protected by applicable laws.\nThis role description is a guideline and does not create contractual rights between the Company and any of its applicants. The Company does not enter into any type of employment contract, implied or written, with its applicants regarding job security.\nThis Organization participates in E-Verify. We maintain a drug free workplace and perform pre-employment substance abuse testing.\nWorldwide, the Volkswagen Group has a long tradition of dramatic innovations. The Volkswagen Group with its headquarters in Wolfsburg, Germany is one of the world’s leading automobile manufacturers and the largest carmaker in Europe. The Group comprises twelve brands from seven European countries: Volkswagen Passenger Cars, Audi, SEAT, ŠKODA, Bentley, Bugatti, Lamborghini, Porsche, Ducati, Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles, Scania and MAN.\nBrief Role Description\nAt the Innovation & Engineering Center California (IECC), we represent the Volkswagen Group in applied research and development. Located in the heart of Silicon Valley, we create bold new ideas for the Volkswagen, Audi, Bentley, Lamborghini, Bugatti and Porsche brands. We’re a team of engineers, designers, scientists, and psychologists looking to develop innovations for future generations of cars, and to transfer technologies from many industries and research institutions into the automotive domain. Our mission is to drive change which means we are not only impacting one of the world’s largest car makers, but also the lives of millions of people. Are you ready to join us?\nRole Summary\nThis role will be tasked with applying machine learning/deep learning to the automotive industry. Applications could include autonomous driving, manufacturing, material design etc. Working in our facility requires a high level of independence and an ability to deal with lots of ambiguity. In addition to assigned projects, this individual and subsequent team will be responsible for coming up with the “next big thing” that nobody has thought of as yet, building it and selling it.\nThis position should be held by a Computer Science Engineer, or equivalent, with experience in the development of Software and Software architectures.\nPossible Tasks within this Role\nSoftware Development\nMaintains, as well as furthers, enhances existing machine learning modules.\nDesigns and implements new machine learning based approaches based on existing frameworks.\nKeeps up to speed with the state of the art of academic research and technology in the industry.\nTransfers technologies and solutions to Volkswagen Group. \nSoftware Testing and Evaluation\nIntegrates new software modules into the framework.\nTests developed modules in the prototype (unit tests, integration tests, in-vehicle/field tests, etc.).\nAnalyzes and evaluates conducted tests. \nProcess Documentation\nDevelops technical specifications and documentation.\nQualification requirements\nRelevant Work Experience\n5+ years related post-grad work experience or equivalent combination of education and related work experience)\nEducation\nRequired\nMaster’s Degree in Computer Science or equivalent.\nDesired\nPhD.\nRequired\nBackground in Deep Neural Network Learning, Computer Vision and Machine Learning\nStrong programming skills with Python and PyTorch on desktops, embedded and cloud (e.g. AWS)\nExperience with data gathering, data quality, system architecture, coding best practices\nTake initiative to launch projects with the ability to quickly learn and develop own ideas in an interdisciplinary environment\nExtracting high level logical structure from low level, multi-dimensional data\nExperience with Transformers, CNNs, RNN, LSTMs and the latest research trends\nSpecification/Documentation of interfaces between software modules\nDesired\nGraphical Models\nObject Detection, NLP, Scene Understanding\nBackground or strong interest in automotive Engineering\nBig Data and cloud experience strongly preferred\nPassion for cars or physical products.\nSkills\nStrong communication skills - ability to explain complex technical topics to non-experts.\nTeam player with good collaboration and integration skills - joining people, processes and systems.\nHighly innovative and capable of seeing problems and potential solutions in a new light.\nAble to work in a dynamic, multi-disciplinary, time-line and target oriented work environment.\nProblem solving skills.\nAnalytical skills.\nConceptual thinking skills\nCompensation Data\nThis position is located in Belmont, CA. The employer anticipates a pay range for this location between $145,000 - $195,000.\nCompetencies\nAct as an owner\nBe a pioneer\nHandle complexity\nLive integrity & compliance\nPerform together\nLive passion\nThink ahead\nVolkswagen Group of America is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We welcome and encourage applicants from all backgrounds, and do not discriminate based on race, sex, age, disability, sexual orientation, national origin, religion, color, gender identity/expression, marital status, veteran status, or any other characteristics protected by applicable laws.\nThis role description is a guideline and does not create contractual rights between the Company and any of its applicants. The Company does not enter into any type of employment contract, implied or written, with its applicants regarding job security.\nThis Organization participates in E-Verify. 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