Staff ML Engineer - Tracking & Perception (Flexible)

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cruiseMillbrae (CA)

Software Developers Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences (except Nanotechnology and Biotechnology)

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Cruise LLC in San Francisco is seeking a Staff Machine Learning Engineer to drive applied ML research, focusing on perception and object tracking. You'll lead efforts in optimizing algorithms, enhance team effectiveness through code design, and influence technology choices aligned with business needs. The ideal candidate has a PhD/MS in a relevant field with strong programming skills in Python/C++, and experience in ML frameworks such as TensorFlow or PyTorch. This role offers a competitive salary, benefits, and a flexible work policy.

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