Xpeng is known for its electric cars and the leading autonomous driving technology. As a technology driven company, we are also dedicated to the development of state-of-the-art humanoid robot AI technology, including robot locomotion, manipulation, navigation, and human-robot interaction powered by large language models.
With this mission, we are looking for passionated machine learning engineers of all levels who will develop robotics technology together with us to shape the new future of humanoid robots. You will work on a lean team without boundaries. Your influence will be on every single product that is shipped, without boundaries as well.
Job Responsibilities:
- Develop and maintain machine learning models (e.g. VLM, VLA, RL, etc.) training and deployment pipelines that could scale to massive production.
- Work on efficient foundation models (e.g. small LLMs, weight sharing, model quantization, etc.) that can be deployed locally in humanoid robots.
- Work on efficient and effective ways to generate/leverage large scale dataset and computational resource.
- Explore novel ways to generate synthetic data to improve the data diversity & quality.
- Communicate and align with different teams on product needs across the company.
Minimum Qualification:
- Strong python programming skills & software development, and strong experience with any major deep learning framework.
- Solid background in machine learning, natural language processing, computer vision, speech or data science.
- Open-minded, collaborative & humble personality.
Preferred Qualification:
- Deep understanding of multimodal LLM modern architectures, "under the hood" LLM training knowledge, quantization techniques, etc.
- Record of publications, innovations or leadership.
What do we provide:
- A fun, supportive and engaging environment
- Opportunities to make a significant impact on the future of transportation and robotics
- Opportunity to work on cutting edge technologies with the top talent in the field
- Competitive compensation package & benefits
- Snacks, lunches, and fun activities
The base salary range for this full-time position is $148,909 - $252,000, in addition to bonus, equity and benefits. Our salary ranges are determined by role, level, and location. The range displayed on each job posting reflects the minimum and maximum target for new hire salaries for the position across all US locations. Within the range, individual pay is determined by work location and additional factors, including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training.
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. It is our policy to provide equal employment opportunities to all qualified persons without regard to race, age, color, sex, sexual orientation, religion, national origin, disability, veteran status or marital status or any other prescribed category set forth in federal or state regulations.
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Xpeng Motors is a leading Chinese electric vehicle and technology company that designs and manufactures intelligent automobiles that are seamlessly integrated with the Internet and utilize the latest advances in artificial intelligence. Focusing on China’s young and tech-savvy consumer base, XPENG Motors strives to offer smart mobility solutions with technology innovation and cutting-edge R&D. The company’s initial backers include its CEO & Chairman He Xiaopeng, the founder of UCWeb Inc. and a former Alibaba executive. It was co-founded in 2014 by Henry Xia and He Tao, former senior executives at Guangzhou Auto with expertise in innovative automotive technology and R&D. It has received funding from prominent Chinese and international investors including Alibaba Group, Foxconn Group and IDG Capital. Currently with 3,000 employees, the company is headquartered in Guangzhou and has design, R&D, manufacturing and sales & marketing divisions in Silicon Valley, San Diego, Beijing, Shanghai, Zhaoqing (Guangdong Province) and Zhengzhou (Henan Province).