Senior Machine Learning Engineer - Perception
Motional · Singapore, Central, Singapore
Posted about 2 months ago
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Is this posting real?
- This role has been open
- 61 days Motional's roles stay open a median of 66 days
- Reposted
- No
- Salary listed
- No 0% of Motional's roles list one
- Ghost-job risk at Motional
- high 63 stale, 1 reposted of 74 open
- Hiring momentum
- 107 roles opened in the last 90 days ↑ up vs. the prior 90 days
- Last confirmed on the employer's board
- 2026-10-08
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About this role
As a Senior Machine Learning Engineer on the Perception team, you will develop and implement advanced algorithms for object detection, tracking, and classification using various sensor data. Your role will involve optimizing these algorithms for real-time performance, collaborating with other teams to integrate perception systems, and mentoring junior engineers. You will also stay updated on the latest research in machine learning and apply it to real-world problems in autonomous driving.
- benefits
- 1/5
- freshness
- 1/5
- career value
- 5/5
- role clarity
- 5/5
- pay transparency
- 0/5
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What you need
- Masters or Ph.D. in Machine Learning, Computer Science, Robotics, Applied Mathematics, Statistics, Physics or a related field; or equivalent industry experience
- In-depth understanding of common Machine Learning and Deep Learning algorithms
- 3 years of experience with designing, training, and analyzing neural networks for applications such as object detection, segmentation, or multi-object tracking
- Experience with deep learning frameworks such as TensorFlow or PyTorch
- Fluency in Python, including scientific computing libraries
- Advanced knowledge of software engineering principles
Nice to have
- Strong programming skills in C++ and/or CUDA programming
- Proven track record of developing and deploying perception systems for autonomous vehicles or robotics
- Experience with embedded systems and real-time optimization in the autonomous driving industry
- Experience with launching ML products from ideation
- Proven track record of publications in relevant conferences
Worth weighing
- No salary listed
- Focus on Level 4 autonomous driving technology may imply high expectations for expertise
- Emphasis on mentorship suggests a collaborative environment but may also indicate a need for strong leadership skills
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