Software Engineer Intern - Generalist
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pony.ai
Fremont, CA, US
Summary
Design and implement AI decision-making algorithms and evaluation metrics. Build scalable data pipelines and system-level testing frameworks for autonomous driving components.
Job Description
Founded in 2016 in Silicon Valley, Pony.ai has quickly become a global leader in autonomous mobility and is a pioneer in extending autonomous mobility technologies and services at a rapidly expanding footprint of sites around the world. Operating Robotaxi, Robotruck and Personally Owned Vehicles (POV) business units, Pony.ai is an industry leader in the commercialization of autonomous driving and is committed to developing the safest autonomous driving capabilities on a global scale. Pony.ai’s leading position has been recognized, with CNBC ranking Pony.ai #10 on its CNBC Disruptor list of the 50 most innovative and disruptive tech companies of 2022. In June 2023, Pony.ai was recognized on the XPRIZE and Bessemer Venture Partners inaugural “XB100” 2023 list of the world’s top 100 private deep tech companies, ranking #12 globally. As of August 2023, Pony.ai has accumulated nearly 21 million miles of autonomous driving globally. Pony.ai went public at NASDAQ in November 2024.
Responsibility
- Design and implement algorithms and evaluation metrics to drive core AI decision-making.
- Build scalable data pipelines and toolchains for large-scale data ingestion, batch processing, and evaluation.
- Design system-level evaluation metrics, testing frameworks, and simulation environments across business components.
- Strong programming skills in C/C++, Python, and software design
- Strong foundation in mathematics and theoretical computer science, such as linear algebra, calculus, graph theory, computational geometry, combinatorial optimization algorithms, stochastic processes, and complexity analysis.
- Possessing solid engineering discipline, or demonstrating strong interest and potential in building large-scale systems, with the ability to maximize performance while keeping complexity and cost to a minimum.
- Pursueing a BS/MS or Ph.D in Computer Science or a related field
- Experience in large data set processing and familiarity with real time systems
- Solid experience in a fast-paced and structured engineering environment
- Full stack experience including both front end and back end is preferred
- Statistics analysis experience is preferred
Note
- The position is rolling-based and can start anytime.
- This position is fully onsite in Fremont, at least 3 months.
Compensation
- Master: $7000/month
- PhD: $10,000/month
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Pony AI Inc. (“Pony.ai”) is a global leader in the large-scale commercialization of autonomous mobility.
Leveraging its vehicle-agnostic Virtual Driver technology, full-stack autonomous driving technology that seamlessly integrates its proprietary software, hardware, and services, Pony.ai is developing a commercially viable and sustainable business model that enables the mass production and deployment of vehicles across transportation use cases.
Founded in 2016, Pony.ai has expanded its presence across China, Europe, East Asia, the Middle East, and other regions, ensuring widespread accessibility to its advanced technology.
Pony.ai is among the first in China to obtain licenses to operate fully driverless vehicles in all four Tier-1 cities in China (Beijing, Guangzhou, Shanghai, Shenzhen) and has begun to offer public-facing, fare-charging robotaxi services without safety drivers in Beijing, Guangzhou and Shenzhen. Pony.ai operates a fleet consisting of over 250 robotaxis.
To date, Pony.ai has driven nearly 45 million autonomous testing and operation kilometers on open roads worldwide.
Founded
2016
Company size
1,001-5,000 employees
Industry
Software Development
Org type
Public Company
Headquarters
Fremont, California
Pony AI Inc. (“Pony.ai”) is a global leader in the large-scale commercialization of autonomous mobility.
Leveraging its vehicle-agnostic Virtual Driver technology, full-stack autonomous driving technology that seamlessly integrates its proprietary software, hardware, and services, Pony.ai is developing a commercially viable and sustainable business model that enables the mass production and deployment of vehicles across transportation use cases.
Founded in 2016, Pony.ai has expanded its presence across China, Europe, East Asia, the Middle East, and other regions, ensuring widespread accessibility to its advanced technology.
Pony.ai is among the first in China to obtain licenses to operate fully driverless vehicles in all four Tier-1 cities in China (Beijing, Guangzhou, Shanghai, Shenzhen) and has begun to offer public-facing, fare-charging robotaxi services without safety drivers in Beijing, Guangzhou and Shenzhen. Pony.ai operates a fleet consisting of over 250 robotaxis.
To date, Pony.ai has driven nearly 45 million autonomous testing and operation kilometers on open roads worldwide.
Founded
2016
Company size
1,001-5,000 employees
Industry
Software Development
Org type
Public Company
Headquarters
Fremont, California
