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Sunnyvale, California, United States
Onsite
42dot is a mobility AI company committed to solving mobility challenges with software and AI. As the Global Software Center of Hyundai Motor Group, 42dot pioneers the future of mobility by advancing the development of software-defined vehicles.
We develop safety-first, user-centric software-defined vehicle technologies that deliver the latest performance through continuous updates like smartphones. By advancing software and AI technology, 42dot envisions a world where everything is connected and moves autonomously through a self-managing urban transportation operating system.
Great models are only as good as the system they run on. This role sits at the boundary between the ML autonomy team's models and the on-board system, taking what the research and ML teams build and turning it into something that runs reliably, in real time, on real vehicle hardware. 42dot is looking for builders who want to own the last and hardest mile between a model that works in an offline eval and a model that works in a vehicle.
The on-board integration architecture is being defined right now, with no legacy deployment stack to retrofit. An early hire here will help shape:
The model deployment pipeline, from training-time artifact to vehicle-ready binary
Inference optimization strategy and tooling for the whole autonomy stack
The interface contract standard between ML models and on-board software
Responsibilities
Integrate ML models (end-to-end driving, VLA, world models) onto the on-board compute and runtime stack
Optimize model inference for latency, throughput, memory, and power on embedded automotive hardware
Build and maintain the model deployment pipeline, including conversion, validation, and rollout
Stabilize on-vehicle ML execution by diagnosing runtime failures, timing violations, and resource contention
Define interface contracts between ML models and the rest of the on-board software stack
Work closely with the ML autonomy team to close the loop between deployment constraints and model design
Qualifications
A track record of grit and ownership, with success moving difficult problems from ambiguity to successful deployment
Bachelor's, Master's, or PhD in CS, EE, Robotics, or related field
5+ years of experience in systems or software engineering, with meaningful time in ML inference, embedded systems, or real-time software
Experience deploying and optimizing ML models in production, including on resource-constrained hardware
Strong C++ and Python skills, with experience working across the ML and systems boundary
Preferred Qualifications
Background in autonomous driving or robotics on-board software
Experience with inference optimization frameworks such as TensorRT, ONNX Runtime, and automotive SoCs
Experience with real-time operating systems and safety-critical software practices
Experience building CI/CD and automated validation pipelines
Interview Process
Application Review - Coding Test - 1st interview - 2nd interview - Offer Negotiation - Hiring
The screening procedures may vary depending on the position, schedule, or other circumstances.
You will be individually notified of the screening schedule and results via the email address provided in your application.
Compensation
$200,000 - $300,000
Additional Information
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We strongly encourage applications from U.S. veterans and candidates eligible for employment preference under applicable laws.
Qualified individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA).
42dot does not accept unsolicited resumes and will not pay fees for any such submissions. Equal Opportunity Statement
42dot is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees, regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, or veteran status.
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