Autonomy System & Safety Engineer (PhD, Intern)
DiDiSan Jose, California, United States
Posted December 24, 2025
92000 - 92000 USD year
Internship
About the Company
DiDi's autonomous driving unit was established in 2016 with the mission of developing Level 4 autonomous driving technology to make transportation safer and more efficient.
Job Description
We are seeking an Autonomy System & Safety Engineer (PhD Intern) to join our team. This role is designed for PhD candidates who excel at applying academic rigor to solve real-world engineering challenges.
Requirements
- Apply systematic engineering principles to develop and improve processes for evaluating autonomy system safety and performance.
- Analyze real-world driving data to identify system issues and work with engineering teams to create automated tools for continuous evaluation.
- Partner with infrastructure and simulation teams to design, implement, and manage simulation tests, developing robust safety metrics and validation protocols.
- Contribute to the development of a scalable safety evaluation framework to support the expansion of our autonomous vehicle operations.
Benefits
- Hourly rate range: $46