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Cruise, founded by former Tesla executives, is a leading autonomous‑vehicle startup headquartered in San Francisco. The company builds full‑stack self‑driving systems that power its electric ridesharing fleet, delivering end‑to‑end technology from perception to control.

Cruise hires software engineers, machine‑learning scientists, safety validation experts, and hardware designers, among others. Candidates can expect rigorous technical interviews, collaborative cross‑functional teams, and a culture that prioritizes safety and innovation.

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Staff Machine Learning Engineer, Simulation

Company: Cruise

Location: San Francisco, CA

Posted May 11, 2024

Cruise is a self-driving service aiming to revolutionize urban transportation by creating advanced autonomous vehicles. The company values diversity, equitability, and inclusivity, and is committed to making a positive impact on the world. The role involves collaborating with various specialists to deploy and integrate machine learning models into the simulation stack, focusing on optimization, runtime performance, and data pipeline development. The ideal candidate should have extensive experience in robotics, latency-sensitive backend services, and machine learning, with a strong understanding of runtime optimization and programming skills in C++ or Python.

Staff Software Engineer, ML Foundations Platform

Company: Cruise

Location: San Francisco, CA

Posted May 02, 2024

<div> <p><span>Were Cruise a selfdriving service designed for the cities we love<span><p> <p><span>Were building the worlds most advanced selfdriving vehicles to safely connect people to the places things and experiences they care about We believe selfdriving vehicles will help save lives reshape cities give back time in transit and restore freedom of movement for many<span><p> <p><span>In our cars youre free to be yourself Its the same here at Cruise Were creating a culture that values the experiences and contributions of all of the unique individuals who collectively make up Cruise so that every employee can do their best work <span><p> <p><span>Cruise is committed to building a diverse equitable and inclusive environment both in our workplace and in our products If you are looking to play a part in making a positive impact in the world by advancing the revolutionary work of selfdriving cars come join us Even if you might not meet every requirement we strongly encourage you to apply You might just be the right candidate for us <span><p> <div> <p><br ><p><p>Additional locations US Remote Eligible Sunnyvale CA<p> <p>The Machine Learning Platform team builds and supports the critical Distributed Training Framework and tools for every machine learning engineer at Cruise Our goal is to greatly accelerate the development cycle of machine learning models across the whole company empowering machine learning engineers to focus on improving the cars safety and performance instead of worrying about their infrastructure We care about performance ease of use and reliability of our products We are driven by the success of our partner teams who rely on our work to build the most advanced driverless cars in the world<p> <p><b><strong>What youll be doing <strong><b> <p><ul><li>Design implement and deploy platforms and tools to support machine learning models trainingevaluation workflows at Cruise<li> <li>Own technical projects from start to finish and be responsible for major technical decisions and tradeoffs Effectively engage in teams planning code reviews and design discussions<li> <li>Consider the effects of projects across multiple teams and proactively manage prioritization Work closely with partner teams to ensure they are benefiting from the systems we built<li> <li>Conduct technical interviews with wellcalibrated standards and play an essential role in recruiting activities Effectively onboard and mentor junior engineers andor interns<li> <ul><p><b> <b><b><strong>What you must have<strong><b> <p><ul><li>5+ years of experience building largescale distributed applications with highquality API design<li> <li>Experience with ML development lifecycle and ML Ops<li> <li>Strong coding in Python or C++<li> <li>Experience with distributed training<li> <li>Experience with optimizing model training performance<li> <li>Experience to scale model training to large number of GPUsCPUs or other accelerators<li> <li>Passionate about selfdriving technology and its potential impact on the world<li> <li>BS MS or PhD in CS Math or equivalent realworld experience<li> <li>Can do attitude and willingness to code<li> <ul><p><br ><p><p><strong>Bonus points<strong><p> <ul><li>Knowledge and experience with machine learning algorithms<li> <li>Experience building distributed systems on cloud infrastructure<li> <li>Deep learning frameworks like PyTorch TensorFlow etc<li> <li>Building frameworks with high quality lasting APIs<li> <li>Understanding of SOTA training optimization algorithms their performance profiles and their effects on model convergence<li> <li>Experience scaling model performance optimization work across many teams<li> <li>Experience with build systems Bazel Buck Blaze or Cmake<li> <li>Experience working with Docker and Kubernetes<li> <ul><p><br ><p><p><em>The salary range for this position is $175100 257500 Compensation will vary depending on location jobrelated knowledge skills and experience You may also be offered a bonus and benefits These ranges are subject to change<em><p> <div><b><strong>Why Cruise<strong><b> <p><strong>Our benefits are here to support the whole you<strong><p> <ul><li>Competitive salary and benefits <li> <li>Medical dental vision Life and ADampD<li> <li>Subsidized mental health benefits<li> <li>Paid time off and holidays<li> <li>Paid parental medical family care and military leave of absence<li> <li>401k Cruise matching program <li> <li>Fertility benefits<li> <li>Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account<li> <li>Flexible Spending Account amp Health Saving Account<li> <li>Perks Wallet program for benefitsperks<li> <li>Pretax Commuter benefit plan for local employees<li> <li>CruiseFlex our locationflexible work policy Learn more about CruiseFlex<li> <ul><p><b><strong>Were Integrated<strong><b> <p><ul><li>Through our partnerships with General Motors and Honda we are the only selfdriving company with fully integrated manufacturing at scale<li> <ul><p><b><strong>Were Funded<strong><b> <p><ul><li>GM Honda Microsoft T Rowe Price and Walmart have invested billions in Cruise Their backing for our technology demonstrates their confidence in our progress team and vision and makes us one of the leading autonomous vehicle organizations in the industry Our deep resources greatly accelerate our operating speed<li> <ul><p><em>Cruise LLC is an equal opportunity employer We strive to create a supportive and inclusive workplace where contributions are valued and celebrated and our employees thrive by being themselves and are inspired to do the best work of their lives We seek applicants of all backgrounds and identities across race color caste ethnicity national origin or ancestry citizenship religion sex sexual orientation gender identity or expression veteran status marital status pregnancy or parental status or disability Applicants will not be discriminated against based on these or other protected categories or social identities Cruise will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records in accordance with applicable laws<em><p> <p><em>Cruise is committed to the full inclusion of all applicants If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process please let our recruiting team know or email <em><em>HRgetcruisecom<em><em><em><p> <p><em>We proactively work to design hiring processes that promote equity and inclusion while mitigating bias To help us track the effectiveness and inclusivity of our recruiting efforts please consider answering the following demographic questions Answering these questions is entirely voluntary Your answers to these questions will not be shared with the hiring decision makers and will not impact the hiring decision in any way Instead Cruise will use this information not only to comply with any government reporting obligations but also to track our progress toward meeting our diversity equity inclusion and belonging objectives<em><p> <p><strong><em>Candidates applying for roles that operate and remotely operate the AV<em><strong><em> Licensed to drive a motor vehicle in the US for the three years immediately preceding your application currently holding an active instate regular drivers license or equivalent and no more than one point on driving record A successful completion of a background check drug screen and DMV Motor Vehicle Record check is also required<em><p> <p><strong><em>Note to Recruitment Agencies<em><strong><em> Cruise does not accept unsolicited agency resumes Furthermore Cruise does not pay placement fees for candidates submitted by any agency other than its approved partners <em><p> <div>

Staff Applied Scientist, Perception

Company: Cruise

Location: San Francisco, CA

Posted Apr 25, 2024

Cruise is a self-driving service aiming to revolutionize urban transportation by creating safe, advanced self-driving vehicles. The company values diversity, equitability, and inclusivity, and offers competitive benefits. As a Staff Applied Scientist, Machine Learning - Perception, one would drive impactful projects, optimize models, and guide technology choices. The role requires a PhD/MS in computer vision, machine learning, or related fields, with a strong research background and expertise in specific areas like object detection, segmentation, or tracking.

Lead Counsel, Regulatory Compliance

Company: Cruise

Location: San Francisco, CA

Posted May 19, 2024

Cruise is a self-driving service aiming to revolutionize urban mobility by creating advanced autonomous vehicles. The company values diversity, equitability, and inclusivity, and is committed to building a culture that supports all employees. Cruise is seeking an experienced attorney with a strong interest in technology to advise on complex AV regulatory issues and ensure compliance with federal and state vehicle and driver regulations. The role involves developing strategic approaches, drafting materials for regulatory submissions, and collaborating with engineering teams on AV safety. The salary range for this position is $175,400 - $258,000.

Senior Hardware SRE, Infrastructure Services

Company: Cruise

Location: San Francisco, CA

Posted May 11, 2024

Cruise, a self-driving service, is seeking a Senior Hardware SRE engineer to develop software platforms and tools for their Hardware in the Loop (HIL) test platforms. The role involves working with stakeholders, managing complex challenges, and ensuring operational excellence in the HIL platform. The ideal candidate should have a degree in engineering, relevant industry experience, and proficiency in Python, Chef, Ansible, and UNIX/Linux. Bonus points for experience in HIL test systems, Kubernetes, Docker, and CI/CD pipeline configuration.

Staff Software Engineer, Developer Environments

Company: Cruise

Location: Remote

Posted Apr 25, 2024

Cruise is a self-driving service aiming to revolutionize urban transportation by creating advanced, safe, and efficient autonomous vehicles. The company values diversity, equitability, and inclusivity, and is committed to improving developer productivity through innovative tools and services. They seek a Staff Engineer with extensive experience in designing, building, and operating scalable systems, particularly with GoLang, gRPC, SSH, Kubernetes, Docker, Linux, Buildkite, GCP, and OpenTelemetry. The role involves identifying engineering pain points, proposing solutions, influencing the team's technical roadmap, and mentoring junior developers. Cruise offers competitive compensation, comprehensive benefits, and a flexible work policy.

Senior Software Engineer, Developer Productivity

Company: Cruise

Location: San Francisco, CA

Posted May 19, 2024

Cruise is a self-driving service that aims to improve people's lives by providing a safe and efficient way to travel. The company is committed to building a diverse and inclusive environment and is looking for a Senior Engineer to join its team.

Staff Software Engineer, Build Platform (C++ Ecosystem)

Company: Cruise

Location: San Francisco, CA

Posted May 11, 2024

Cruise is a self-driving service that aims to create a safer and more efficient transportation system. The company is committed to building a diverse and inclusive environment and is looking for talented engineers to join their team.

Senior Machine Learning Engineer II, Perception

Company: Cruise

Location: San Francisco, CA

Posted May 03, 2024

<div> <p><span>Were Cruise a selfdriving service designed for the cities we love<span><p> <p><span>Were building the worlds most advanced selfdriving vehicles to safely connect people to the places things and experiences they care about We believe selfdriving vehicles will help save lives reshape cities give back time in transit and restore freedom of movement for many<span><p> <p><span>In our cars youre free to be yourself Its the same here at Cruise Were creating a culture that values the experiences and contributions of all of the unique individuals who collectively make up Cruise so that every employee can do their best work <span><p> <p><span>Cruise is committed to building a diverse equitable and inclusive environment both in our workplace and in our products If you are looking to play a part in making a positive impact in the world by advancing the revolutionary work of selfdriving cars come join us Even if you might not meet every requirement we strongly encourage you to apply You might just be the right candidate for us <span><p> <div> <p>The Traffic Lights and XObject understanding team works to build robust capable models that help the Cruise vehicles understand and safely interact with the world around it These models help classify fine grained semantic information concerning Vulnerable Road Users VRUs and other critical objects in the vehicles environment identify and comply with directives from humans controlling traffic or from Traffic control devices such as Traffic lights or caution tape The team helps ensure a high safety bar as well as predictable interactions with VRUs and comfortable driving crucial for both legal compliance and demonstrating responsible roadmanship<p> <p>We are looking for a Machine Learning Engineer in Perception that will invent pragmatic longterm and stable software solutions to sophisticated problems This adaptable role implements a wide spectrum of applied ML and sensor research and model development to overcome challenges on urban roads<p> <p>Ideal candidates would possess a strong background in machine learning particularly in developing algorithms for perception and overall machine learning workflow Experience in multitask learning feature extraction and model architecture as well as working with downstream models to leverage perception signals is highly valued The team seeks individuals who are passionate about improving road safety for VRUs and are eager to contribute to the development of innovative solutions that enhance Cruises autonomous vehicle technology<p> <p><b><b>What youll be doing <b><b> <p><ul><li>From a research perspective exploring prototyping validating and iterating new algorithms<li> <li>On the development side driving efforts to optimize supervise and refine onroad performance for models on the path to production<li> <li>This role will support the hardware organization Likely projects will include sensitivity studies for hardware selection as well as architecture investigations<li> <li>Champion of the highest quality in engineering crafting solutions and not just identifying problems<li> <ul><p><b><b>What you must have <b><b> <p><ul><li>Solid understanding of computer vision fundamentals including the development and training of ML models<li> <li>Perform first principles analysis of perception models and experiments to support HW sensor development<li> <li>Be able to run and retrain Cruise perception machine learning models and evaluate model performance PR other metrics<li> <li>Must be able to work independently and multifunctionally between HW and perception teams<li> <li>Willing to be hands on with sensor data has a practical understanding of experimental data and hardware versus purely theoretical<li> <li>Basic knowledge of sensing physics and awareness of different sensing modalities lidar cameras radars ultrasonic sensors etc<li> <li>Growing expertise with ML frameworks such as Tensorflow Caffe and PyTorch<li> <li>Strong programming skills in Python C++ or other relevant languages<li> <li>Passionate about selfdriving car technology and its impact on the world<li> <ul><p><b>Bonus points <b><p> <ul><li>PhD in machine learning or computer science<li> <li>Research experience developing computational cameras physicsbased computer vision systems or other research at the intersection of CVML and sensor development<li> <li>4+ years of industry experience in Machine Learning<li> <li>Experience and growing expertise with ROS OpenCV Gazebo or PCL<li> <li>Track record in deploying perception algorithms into real world environments<li> <li>Experience and growing expertise with autonomous driving technologies<li> <ul><p><i>The salary range for this position is <span>$161200 $237000<span> Compensation will vary depending on location jobrelated knowledge skills and experience You may also be offered a bonus longterm incentives and benefits These ranges are subject to change<i><p> <div><b><strong>Why Cruise<strong><b> <p><strong>Our benefits are here to support the whole you<strong><p> <ul><li>Competitive salary and benefits <li> <li>Medical dental vision Life and ADampD<li> <li>Subsidized mental health benefits<li> <li>Paid time off and holidays<li> <li>Paid parental medical family care and military leave of absence<li> <li>401k Cruise matching program <li> <li>Fertility benefits<li> <li>Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account<li> <li>Flexible Spending Account amp Health Saving Account<li> <li>Perks Wallet program for benefitsperks<li> <li>Pretax Commuter benefit plan for local employees<li> <li>CruiseFlex our locationflexible work policy Learn more about CruiseFlex<li> <ul><p><b><strong>Were Integrated<strong><b> <p><ul><li>Through our partnerships with General Motors and Honda we are the only selfdriving company with fully integrated manufacturing at scale<li> <ul><p><b><strong>Were Funded<strong><b> <p><ul><li>GM Honda Microsoft T Rowe Price and Walmart have invested billions in Cruise Their backing for our technology demonstrates their confidence in our progress team and vision and makes us one of the leading autonomous vehicle organizations in the industry Our deep resources greatly accelerate our operating speed<li> <ul><p><em>Cruise LLC is an equal opportunity employer We strive to create a supportive and inclusive workplace where contributions are valued and celebrated and our employees thrive by being themselves and are inspired to do the best work of their lives We seek applicants of all backgrounds and identities across race color caste ethnicity national origin or ancestry citizenship religion sex sexual orientation gender identity or expression veteran status marital status pregnancy or parental status or disability Applicants will not be discriminated against based on these or other protected categories or social identities Cruise will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records in accordance with applicable laws<em><p> <p><em>Cruise is committed to the full inclusion of all applicants If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process please let our recruiting team know or email <em><em>HRgetcruisecom<em><em><em><p> <p><em>We proactively work to design hiring processes that promote equity and inclusion while mitigating bias To help us track the effectiveness and inclusivity of our recruiting efforts please consider answering the following demographic questions Answering these questions is entirely voluntary Your answers to these questions will not be shared with the hiring decision makers and will not impact the hiring decision in any way Instead Cruise will use this information not only to comply with any government reporting obligations but also to track our progress toward meeting our diversity equity inclusion and belonging objectives<em><p> <p><strong><em>Candidates applying for roles that operate and remotely operate the AV<em><strong><em> Licensed to drive a motor vehicle in the US for the three years immediately preceding your application currently holding an active instate regular drivers license or equivalent and no more than one point on driving record A successful completion of a background check drug screen and DMV Motor Vehicle Record check is also required<em><p> <p><strong><em>Note to Recruitment Agencies<em><strong><em> Cruise does not accept unsolicited agency resumes Furthermore Cruise does not pay placement fees for candidates submitted by any agency other than its approved partners <em><p> <div>

Senior Software Engineer II, CI Infrastructure (Workflow Optimizations)

Company: Cruise

Location: Remote

Posted May 02, 2024

<div> <p><span>Were Cruise a selfdriving service designed for the cities we love<span><p> <p><span>Were building the worlds most advanced selfdriving vehicles to safely connect people to the places things and experiences they care about We believe selfdriving vehicles will help save lives reshape cities give back time in transit and restore freedom of movement for many<span><p> <p><span>In our cars youre free to be yourself Its the same here at Cruise Were creating a culture that values the experiences and contributions of all of the unique individuals who collectively make up Cruise so that every employee can do their best work <span><p> <p><span>Cruise is committed to building a diverse equitable and inclusive environment both in our workplace and in our products If you are looking to play a part in making a positive impact in the world by advancing the revolutionary work of selfdriving cars come join us Even if you might not meet every requirement we strongly encourage you to apply You might just be the right candidate for us <span><p> <div> <p>The CI Platform team owns the platform that builds and tests source code at Cruise along with storing the execution artifacts We work to efficiently and reliably support Cruises continuous integration needs at scale This team is responsible for Cruises Content Addressable Storage managing the CI Infrastructure and remote build amp test execution <p> <p><br ><p><p>In this role we are seeking an engineer who is excited about working cross functionally to understand customer problems and build solutions that will help improve our engineering velocity This includes work like building a service for Build Analytics discovering opportunities to improve our ephemeral worker efficiency increase reliability during CI critical path and more <p> <p><br ><p><p>If you are looking to play a part in making a positive impact in the world by advancing the revolutionary work of selfdriving cars join us<p> <p><b> <b><b><strong><strong>What youll be doing<strong><strong><b> <p><ul><li> <p>Design and implement improvements to our AV development toolchains build system CICD pipelines and services which have a measurable and direct impact on engineering productivity<p> <li> <li> <p>Drive Service Level Objective SLO conversations with customers and track the metrics customers care about<p> <li> <li> <p>Evaluate new tools and technologies through PoCs and propose solutions for implementation<p> <li> <li> <p>Ship improvements to our AV development toolchains and services which have a measurable and direct impact on engineering productivity and our core company metrics<p> <li> <li> <p>Drive software engineering best practices both within your team and across the company and create tooling which encourages these<p> <li> <ul><p><b><strong><strong>What you must have<strong><strong><b> <p><ul><li> <p>3+ years experience designing building and operating production systems at scale<p> <li> <li> <p>Experience with light full stack API development<p> <li> <li> <p>Proficiency in one or more programming languages for instance Go Python Java or other relevant coding languages<p> <li> <li> <p>Attention to detail and a desire to improve processes amp systems around you<p> <li> <li> <p>Ability to research document communicate and defend proposals and take critical feedback<p> <li> <li> <p>Ability to manage competing priorities focus on shipping and work well under pressure<p> <li> <li> <p>Passion for selfdriving technology and its potential impact on the world<p> <li> <ul><p><b><strong><strong>Bonus Points<strong><strong><b> <p><ul><li> <p>Experience working with Google Cloud Platform Microsoft Azure or Amazon Web Services<p> <li> <li> <p>Experience writing Go C C++ or a desire to learn<p> <li> <li> <p>Experience working on developer tooling build systems or CICD pipelines<p> <li> <li> <p>Experience with container and container orchestration technologies such as Docker Kubernetes CloudFoundry Mesos etc<p> <li> <li> <p>Thorough understanding of UnixLinux and networking fundamentals<p> <li> <li> <p>Experience with observability tools for Logging Metrics and Tracing<p> <li> <li> <p>Experience owning or contributing to Open Source projects<p> <li> <li> <p>Experience working with modern build systems such as Bazel Buck Pants or equivalent<p> <li> <li> <p>Experience working with CICD tooling such as Buildkite CircleCI Jenkins etc <p> <li> <li> <p>Passion for selfdriving technology and its potential impact on the world<p> <li> <ul><p><br ><p><p><em>The salary range for this position is <span datasheetsroot=1 datasheetsvalue= datasheetsuserformat=>$142800 $210000<span> Compensation will vary depending on location jobrelated knowledge skills and experience You may also be offered a bonus longterm incentives and benefits These ranges are subject to change<em><p> <div><b><strong>Why Cruise<strong><b> <p><strong>Our benefits are here to support the whole you<strong><p> <ul><li>Competitive salary and benefits <li> <li>Medical dental vision Life and ADampD<li> <li>Subsidized mental health benefits<li> <li>Paid time off and holidays<li> <li>Paid parental medical family care and military leave of absence<li> <li>401k Cruise matching program <li> <li>Fertility benefits<li> <li>Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account<li> <li>Flexible Spending Account amp Health Saving Account<li> <li>Perks Wallet program for benefitsperks<li> <li>Pretax Commuter benefit plan for local employees<li> <li>CruiseFlex our locationflexible work policy Learn more about CruiseFlex<li> <ul><p><b><strong>Were Integrated<strong><b> <p><ul><li>Through our partnerships with General Motors and Honda we are the only selfdriving company with fully integrated manufacturing at scale<li> <ul><p><b><strong>Were Funded<strong><b> <p><ul><li>GM Honda Microsoft T Rowe Price and Walmart have invested billions in Cruise Their backing for our technology demonstrates their confidence in our progress team and vision and makes us one of the leading autonomous vehicle organizations in the industry Our deep resources greatly accelerate our operating speed<li> <ul><p><em>Cruise LLC is an equal opportunity employer We strive to create a supportive and inclusive workplace where contributions are valued and celebrated and our employees thrive by being themselves and are inspired to do the best work of their lives We seek applicants of all backgrounds and identities across race color caste ethnicity national origin or ancestry citizenship religion sex sexual orientation gender identity or expression veteran status marital status pregnancy or parental status or disability Applicants will not be discriminated against based on these or other protected categories or social identities Cruise will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records in accordance with applicable laws<em><p> <p><em>Cruise is committed to the full inclusion of all applicants If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process please let our recruiting team know or email <em><em>HRgetcruisecom<em><em><em><p> <p><em>We proactively work to design hiring processes that promote equity and inclusion while mitigating bias To help us track the effectiveness and inclusivity of our recruiting efforts please consider answering the following demographic questions Answering these questions is entirely voluntary Your answers to these questions will not be shared with the hiring decision makers and will not impact the hiring decision in any way Instead Cruise will use this information not only to comply with any government reporting obligations but also to track our progress toward meeting our diversity equity inclusion and belonging objectives<em><p> <p><strong><em>Candidates applying for roles that operate and remotely operate the AV<em><strong><em> Licensed to drive a motor vehicle in the US for the three years immediately preceding your application currently holding an active instate regular drivers license or equivalent and no more than one point on driving record A successful completion of a background check drug screen and DMV Motor Vehicle Record check is also required<em><p> <p><strong><em>Note to Recruitment Agencies<em><strong><em> Cruise does not accept unsolicited agency resumes Furthermore Cruise does not pay placement fees for candidates submitted by any agency other than its approved partners <em><p> <div>

Staff Machine Learning Engineer, Tracking

Company: Cruise

Location: San Francisco, CA

Posted Apr 24, 2024

Cruise is a self-driving service aiming to revolutionize urban transportation by creating advanced, safe, and efficient autonomous vehicles. The company values diversity, equitability, and inclusivity, and offers competitive benefits. The Staff Machine Learning Engineer role involves driving applied ML research and development for Perception and Object Tracking, optimizing on-road performance, and guiding technology choices. The ideal candidate should have a PhD or MS in computer vision, machine learning, or a related field, with a proven track record in driving deep learning projects and cross-organizational impact. Strong programming skills, expertise in ML frameworks, and excellent communication skills are required. Bonus points for experience in deploying perception algorithms, object tracking, and a PhD in machine learning, computer vision, or robotics.

Staff Software Engineer

Company: Cruise

Location: San Francisco, CA

Posted May 11, 2024

Cruise is a self-driving service aiming to revolutionize urban transportation by creating safe, efficient, and inclusive self-driving vehicles. They are seeking a Staff Software Engineer with extensive experience in cloud engineering, distributed systems, and Platform as a Service to design and maintain fault-tolerant cloud infrastructure. The ideal candidate will collaborate with cross-functional teams, write clean code, and drive software engineering best practices. Cruise offers competitive compensation, comprehensive benefits, and a supportive work environment that values diversity and inclusion.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is it like to work at Cruise?
Working at Cruise is fast‑paced yet collaborative. Employees report a flat hierarchy, constant learning opportunities, and a mission‑driven environment focused on making autonomous travel safe and accessible.
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Cruise offers roles across software, AI, safety engineering, hardware, data science, and operations. Popular openings include full‑stack software engineer, computer‑vision researcher, and safety validation lead.
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Show a portfolio of autonomous‑vehicle projects, publish relevant research, and quantify impact. Tailor your resume to highlight safety experience, code quality, and cross‑disciplinary collaboration. Demonstrate passion for ethical AI and a track record of solving real‑world problems.

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