New Grads 2026 - Software Engineer, Algorithm (San Jose)

New Grads 2026 - Software Engineer, Algorithm

Established in 2017, WeRide (NASDAQ : WRD) is a leading global commercial-stage company that develops autonomous driving technologies from Level 2 to Level 4. WeRide is the only tech company in the world that holds driverless permits in China, the UAE, Singapore and the US, conducting autonomous driving R&D, tests and operations in over 30 cities of 10 countries around the world. WeRide has operated a self-driving fleet for more than 2,200 days.

What You May Work On :

Prediction : Design models that forecast the behaviors and intentions of surrounding vehicles, pedestrians, and other dynamic agents, enabling safer driving decisions

Mapping & Localization : Explore algorithms for vehicle localization and environment representation, leveraging maps, onboard sensors, and learning-based methods to ensure reliable positioning in diverse conditions

Planning & Control : Contribute to motion planning and decision-making modules that support safe, efficient, and human-like driving behaviors, as well as robust vehicle control algorithms

Simulation Core : Build simulation platforms with realistic sensor modeling and 3D environment reconstruction to accelerate the validation and development of autonomous driving technologies

Qualifications :

MS / PhD degree in Robotics, Computer Science, Physics, Computer Vision, Graphics, Machine Learning, Automation or equivalent practical experience, with an expected graduation date between December 2025 and June 2026.

Proficient in C++ and / or Python with knowledge of its latest features.

Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

Excellent communication, and cross-functional team collaboration abilities.

Passion for innovation in the autonomous vehicle industry.

Bonus Points :

Published research presented at leading machine learning or robotics conferences such as NeurIPS, CVPR, ICML, ICLR, ICCV, ECCV, IROS, or ICRA.

Proficient in machine learning frameworks, such as TensorFlow or PyTorch.

Experience in open-source competitions or challenges related to autonomous driving.

Team Introductions : Prediction Team :

The Prediction team liaises with the perception team upstream and the planning and control team downstream. We develop diverse deep learning models using perceptual information to forecast potential future behaviors of nearby obstacles. In scenarios lacking sufficient data, the prediction team generates predictions and supplements through analysis of scene features and logical reasoning.

Planning and Control Team :

The main goal of the planning and control team is to find safe driving strategies in complex autonomous driving environments. We ensure safe, efficient navigation by designing algorithms for route planning and vehicle control to respond to dynamic conditions. Our work integrates sensor data and predictive models to make real-time decisions for smooth and reliable autonomous driving.

Mapping and Localization Team :

The mapping and localization team is responsible for high-definition mapping and high-precision localization systems for our entire autonomous fleet. We provides down-stream modules, e.g. perception, prediction, planning and control, with accurate and real-time positioning as well as detailed geometric and semantic information of the surroundings, to help the autonomous vehicle navigate the world. A variety of underlying technologies are employed to build the mapping and localization systems, including multi-sensor fusion, visual / lidar SLAM, 3D computer vision and deep learning.

Sim Core Team :

The Sim Core group focuses on developing the core simulation capabilities necessary to support company-wide AV development and validation. This team will work on our overall simulation strategies, sensor simulation for perception, AI simulation for prediction, planning and control, full-stack simulation, and the generation and editing of 3D worlds.