Senior AI Perception Algorithm Engineer/Scientist - job 1 of 2

The selected candidate will work closely with top researchers to develop cutting-edge perception algorithms to address real-world problems. The task of perception is to detect and understand the surrounding environment of the autonomous vehicles, to support L2 and L3 automated driving features. A real time virtual representation of the local environment is constructed by processing input data mainly from cameras, together with those from other sensors like radars, IMU and ultrasonic.

Responsibilities:

o Develop deep learning based perception algorithms, including object detection, lane detection, segmentation, depth estimation, and so on.

o Develop state of the art network structures and training schemes, and evaluate their performance on vision problems

o Perform deep network compression based on ASIC platforms

o Keep up with latest technologies in deep learning and computer vision literature and propose innovative ideas

o Publish patent and research papers

Qualifications:

o MS/PHD in computer science, electrical engineering, or equivalent.

o Mandarin speaking is preferred

o Fluent in both English and Mandarin

o 2+ years’ experience on computer vision / machine learning development

o Research and development experience in one or more of the following areas:

o Deep network development, in particular with visual data

o Object detection and tracking

o Stereo / optical flow / depth estimation

o Multi-view geometry, 3D computer vision

o Structure from motion

o Network compression and optimization

o Network based sensor fusion

o Mathematical optimization

o Solid programming skills with Python (C++ is a plus)

About Black Sesame Technologies

Founded in July 2016, Black Sesame Technologies is an AI digital imaging technology firm that creates solutions for real-world AI challenges. We provide solutions for image processing and computing images, as well as embedded sensing platforms. The company specializes algorithms for smartphones, autonomous driving, and other consumer electronics. It undertakes core R&D functions including core algorithm development, ASIC design, software system and ADAS engineering application team.

The company has over 600 employees working across world-class research and development, design and research centers in Shanghai, Beijing, San Jose, Singapore and four other locations. Team members have extensive experience in industrial applications, has served in the industry well-known companies.

Black Sesame Technologies has came up with a patented, potentially disruptive way to compete with other makers of artificial intelligence chips. We aim to deliver revolutionary power, cost, and performance for AI innovation at the edge, makes it much easier and more affordable to deploy powerful AI solutions from the datacenter to the edge device.

Sponsorship Friendly

We consistently sponsor H-1B visas and welcome H1B transfers with very good support in terms of benefits as well as your career growth in terms of training in various cutting-edge technologies.

The company has made an effort to boost international hiring, offering a variety of openings designed to attract global tech talent. We are dedicated to strengthening our international presence.

Work Remotely

• Temporarily due to COVID-19

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Employee discount
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Referral program
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Supplemental pay types:

• Bonus pay

Experience:

• Computer vision: 2 years (Preferred)

Language:

• Chinese (Preferred)

Work Location: In person