Software Engineer - Map Generalist
pony.aiFremont, California, United States • Palo Alto, California, United States
Posted August 22, 2025
120000 - 180000 USD year
Full Time
About the Company
Pony AI Inc. (“Pony.ai”) is a global leader in the large-scale commercialization of autonomous mobility. Leveraging its vehicle-agnostic Virtual Driver technology, full-stack autonomous driving technology that seamlessly integrates its proprietary software, hardware, and services, Pony.ai is developing a commercially viable and sustainable business model that enables the mass production and deployment of vehicles across transportation use cases. Founded in 2016, Pony.ai has expanded its presence across China, Europe, East Asia, the Middle East, and other regions, ensuring widespread accessibility to its advanced technology. Pony.ai is among the first in China to obtain licenses to operate fully driverless vehicles in all four Tier-1 cities in China (Beijing, Guangzhou, Shanghai, Shenzhen) and has begun to offer public-facing, fare-charging robotaxi services without safety drivers in Beijing, Guangzhou and Shenzhen. Pony.ai operates a fleet consisting of over 250 robotaxis. To date, Pony.ai has driven nearly 45 million autonomous testing and operation kilometers on open roads worldwide.
Job Description
Pony.ai, founded in 2016 and headquartered in Silicon Valley, is a leading autonomous mobility company focused on developing safe and scalable autonomous driving solutions. They are experiencing rapid growth and are recognized as one of the most innovative and disruptive tech companies in 2022, as evidenced by CNBC's Disruptor list and other recognition. Pony.ai currently operates robotaxis, robotrucks and personally owned vehicles.
Requirements
- Design and develop innovative solutions for HD mapping in autonomous driving.
- Write and maintain software for both vehicles and cloud environments.
- Build backend infrastructure (e.g., geospatial databases, ML systems and UI tools).
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance system performance.
- BS, MS or PhD in a related field.
- Strong programming skills in C++
- Software engineering experience
- Strong mathematical skills
Benefits
- Health Care Plan (Medical, Dental & Vision)
- Retirement Plan (Traditional and Roth 401k)
- Life Insurance (Basic, Voluntary & AD&D)
- Paid Time Off (Vacation & Public Holidays)
- Family Leave (Maternity, Paternity)
- Short Term & Long Term Disability
- Free Food & Snacks
