Senior ML Engineer M/F/D

AI/ML Engineer Machine Learning Behavior & Planning

As a large technology company, we are looking for a new talent for one of our leading Tech Centers for AI in Wuppertal, Germany. We offer the chance to work in a challenging technical environment where science is transferred into real products. There, you can work together with a passionate young, international team of technical experts from around the globe to develop new sensors, algorithms, and platforms to shape the future of mobility.

Machine Learning (ML) has become extensively utilized in perception tasks within automobile applications. Aptiv has a longstanding history in the field of vision and Radar perception, and has been a pioneering force in employing ML for Radar perception. However, we're not content and stop there. We recognize the existence of even more challenging tasks, such as achieving human-like traffic scene understanding, trajectory prediction, and planning. These areas often pose hurdles for traditional rule- or model-based systems. Both academia and industry have come to recognize that data-driven and ML-based approaches offer the most viable solutions.

In light of this, Aptiv is actively seeking passionate engineers with a strong background in machine learning. We value systematic thinking, an open mind, the ability to transfer knowledge to new and unsolved tasks, and a capacity for rapid learning. These qualities are fundamental prerequisites we ask for you.

Are you intrigued by the prospect of tackling unsolved problems? Do you dream of witnessing your work in action, integrated into vehicles and operating in the real world? Are you driven by the desire to refine your creations and see them evolve into tangible products? Do you thrive in collaborative environments, surrounded by equally passionate individuals, eager to learn from each other? If so, we invite you to join our team.

Then don’t miss this opportunity, there are not many jobs out there like this!

Your role:

• Develop and evaluate machine learning models for various AI applications, leveraging techniques such as supervised learning, unsupervised learning, and reinforcement learning.
• Conduct thorough model evaluation and validation, including performance metrics analysis, to ensure accuracy, reliability, and robustness.
• Implement and optimize automated machine learning (AutoML) pipelines and frameworks to streamline model development, training, and deployment processes.
• Utilize AutoML tools and techniques to automate feature engineering, model selection, and hyperparameter tuning for improved efficiency and scalability.
• Utilize cloud computing platforms such as AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud to deploy and scale machine learning models and applications.
• Leverage cloud-based services and resources for data storage, processing, and analysis to support AI/ML workflows and pipelines.
• Implement continuous integration and continuous development (CICD) pipelines and practices to automate model deployment, testing, and monitoring.
• Integrate AI/ML solutions into existing CICD workflows, ensuring seamless integration with software development processes.
• Apply knowledge of automotive product development processes and industry standards to design and develop AI/ML solutions for automotive applications.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to understand product requirements, specifications, and constraints, ensuring alignment with automotive development practices.
• Design and conduct A/B tests and experiments to evaluate the effectiveness and impact of AI/ML models and algorithms in real-world scenarios.
• Analyze test results and make data-driven recommendations for model improvements and optimizations based on observed performance metrics.
• Develop and orchestrate ML workflows using Kubeflow Pipelines to automate model training, evaluation, and deployment processes in Kubernetes environments.
• Implement continuous integration and delivery pipelines using Jenkins to automate build, test, and deployment tasks for AI/ML projects.

Your Background

• Ph.D. in computer science, machine learning or related field. Or, master degree with extensive experience in similar fields with also in ADAS related working experience.
• Excellent analytical skills and a good mathematical background
• Professional experience in at least 2 of the following areas:
  • Deep neural networks and other state of the art ML techniques for perception, segmentation, fusion, prediction and planning, or other related applications
  • State of the art Reinforcement learning techniques
  • Time series prediction with modern ML techniques, such as RNN
  • State of the Art (SOTA) ML techniques such as different attention mechanism of transformers, deformable transformer, vision transformer, or similar area.
  • Experience in generative model, foundation model, vision-language model (VLM), vision-language-action model (VLA), or related large language model (LLM)
• Systematic, goal and outcome oriented working style
• Professional experience in AI development frameworks PyTorch
• Professional Skills in Python, C++
• English skill both in oral and written

Bonus

• Experience in handling datasets and data science methods
• Understanding of edge processing / Embedded AI and related methods like RUST is a plus

• Experience in developing software as part of a team and Git, continuous integration tools and an agile development process

• Proven track record of publications in relevant conferences (CVPR, NIPS, ICCV, ICRA, Fusion, and others…) and scientific background on relevant topics

Aptiv Benefits:

• In addition to an attractive compensation package, Aptiv offers 30 days of vacation and overtime compensation

• A secure, permanent employment relationship awaits you with the opportunity to continually develop internally; also in an international environment

• Access to internal and external training, coaching and certifications allows you to continue your education

• We particularly recognize innovation and excellence

• A very international, collegial environment and collaboration with technical experts at eye level awaits you

• You have the opportunity to get involved in CSR activities

• At Aptiv you have the opportunity to actively shape the future of mobility in partnership with almost all global OEMs using state-of-the-art technology (e.g. e-mobility and autonomous driving).

Why join us?

• You can grow at Aptiv. Aptiv provides an inclusive work environment where all individuals can grow and develop, regardless of gender, ethnicity or beliefs

• You can have an impact. Safety is a core Aptiv value; we want a safer world for us and our children, one with: Zero fatalities, Zero injuries, Zero accidents

Apply today, and together let’s change tomorrow! 

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