Software Engineer, Perception (Robotics)
pony.aiFremont, California, United States
Posted September 23, 2025
120000 - 200000 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 is a leading provider of autonomous mobility technology and is seeking a Software Engineer to join the Perception team. This role focuses on designing and building the sensor data pipeline to power their self-driving vehicles, ensuring accurate and robust perception of the world. The team leverages cameras, lidar, radar, IMUs, and microphones for real-time information processing.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s, Master’s, or PhD degree in Computer Science, Robotics, Computer Vision, or related fields.
- Solid programming skills in C++ and/or Python.
- Strong problem-solving and debugging skills.
- Familiarity with robotics, computer vision, signal processing, or deep learning (a plus).
- Excellent communication skills.
- Work in a fast-paced, collaborative environment.
Benefits
- Health Care Plan
- Retirement Plan
- Life Insurance
- Paid Time Off
- Family Leave
- Short Term & Long Term Disability
- Free Food & Snacks
