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[Remote] Research Engineer

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Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. Helm.ai is a company focused on solving complex AI problems, and they are seeking a Research Engineer to improve their models and explore novel research directions. The role involves applying and extending proprietary algorithms, maintaining tools for deep learning experiments, and collaborating with software and autonomous vehicle engineers to deploy algorithms.

Responsibilities

  • Apply and extend the Helm proprietary algorithmic toolkit for unsupervised learning and perception problems at scale
  • Carefully execute development and maintenance of tools used for deep learning experiments designed to provide new functionality for customers or address relevant corner cases in the system as a whole
  • Work closely with software and autonomous vehicle engineers to deploy algorithms on internal and customer vehicle platforms

Skills

  • Experience working with neural networks, Tensorflow and/or PyTorch
  • Fluency in Python and working knowledge of C/C++ programming
  • A strong interest in unsupervised learning, computer vision, and/or the autonomous vehicle industry
  • Master's or Ph.D. in a related field and/or 5+ years of experience in a related field
  • A sense of practical optimism: not all experiments are successful, but the ones that are more than make up for it!
  • Comfort operating in a fast-paced environment to deliver customer projects
  • Introspection, thoughtfulness, and detail-orientation

Benefits

  • Competitive health insurance options
  • 401K plan management
  • Free lunch and fully-stocked kitchen in our South Bay office
  • Additional perks: monthly wellness stipend, office set up allowance, company retreats, and more to come as we scale

Company Overview

  • Helm.ai develops AI software for driver assistance systems, autonomous driving, and robotics. It was founded in 2016, and is headquartered in Redwood City, California, USA, with a workforce of 51-200 employees. Its website is https://helm.ai.
  • Company H1B Sponsorship

  • Helm.ai has a track record of offering H1B sponsorships, with 1 in 2026, 2 in 2025, 8 in 2024, 10 in 2023, 2 in 2022, 4 in 2020. Please note that this does not guarantee sponsorship for this specific role.
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