Software Engineer, Ai Research & Applications Intern

AIL-SV is a muti-disciplinary organization that recognizes the need to bring together a diverse R&D team to challenge the current state of automotive technology. From developing behavior-aware autonomous driving systems, to personalizing BEV energy management, to designing new experiences for future vehicle concepts, AIL-SV staff are pushing boundaries in the pursuit of improving mobility for everyone. Each member of the team has the opportunity to drive us into the future through his or her passion, creativity, and determination.
We’re currently looking for a Software Engineer, AI Research & Applications Intern to join our team. The position will be located at our Innovation Lab in Silicon Valley, CA.
As a software engineer/developer, you will:

• Uncover opportunities for improving the performance through parameter optimization, re-configuration, re-design, and introduction of new software modules.
• Continuously expand your technical toolset and knowledge and of the state of the art by investigating third-party tools and open-source libraries, reading papers, forming connections with academic and industry research networks, and attending conferences when relevant.
• Contribute to Nissan’s intelligent vehicle software stack (including code that lives in the cloud, code that interfaces with vehicle sensors and actuators, and code that drives human-machine interaction).
• Communicate your work effectively through documentation, presentations to your peers, and reports to stakeholders.
• Collaborate with a team of world-leading experts in the fields of AI, robotics, and social science to realize advanced technology concepts.
• Build brand new protypes and proofs-of-concept, working across all stages of ideation, target setting, architecture design, agile development, integration, and validation.
• Implement principled methods to real vehicles, ultimately testing your code on the road.

Requirements For You To Succeed In This Role

• GPA of 3.0 or above
• Currently be pursuing Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science or related discipline program.
• Comfortability in Linux.
• High level of proficiency in more than one programming language, with examples of your code ready to share.
• Knowledge of the core concepts of APIs and SDKs, at the backend and front end (full stack).
• Driver’s license, for testing your solutions.

Ways to stand out from the crowd

• Competence in C++ and/or JULIA.
• Experience with ROS and/or with robots, vehicles, or other physical systems.
• Experience with Docker, microservices and cloud engineering.
• Active contributions to the open-source community.
• Experience with Agile development practice
• Experience with Android development.

With a focus on Mobility, Operational Excellence, Value to our Customers and the Electrification of vehicles, you can expect to be part of something exciting. From the sleek design of our vehicles to the unique opportunities we offer around the globe, Nissan exemplifies ingenuity in everything we do. Our people are what drive the business forward.
Nissan is committed to a drug-free workplace. All employment is contingent upon successful completion of a drug screen for roles based in the United States and background screening for all positions.
All of us at Nissan – regardless of functional area or expertise – share a passion to design, manufacture, and sell high-performance vehicles. It is Nissan’s policy to provide Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) to all persons regardless of race, gender, military status, disability, or any other status protected by law. Candidates for this position must be legally authorized to work in the United States and will be required to provide proof of employment eligibility at the time of hire; Nissan uses E-Verify to validate employment eligibility.
Salary Range Estimate: $30-$44/hr. This compensation range is provided as a reasonable estimate of the salary range for the job’s grade level. Factors that may be used to determine your actual salary may include, among other things, your specific skills, your work location, how many years of experience you have, and comparison to other employees already in this role.
NISSAN FOR EVERYONE
People are our most valuable assets, and diversity and inclusion are the key to maximizing the power of each individual member of our team. When everyone belongs, the power of NISSAN is undeniable. Our Corporate Diversity Initiative aims to improve business results by ensuring that our workplace and core businesses meet the unique needs of our employees and customer base.
Nissan is committed to creating a culture where everyone belongs and employees, customers, and partners feel respected, valued, and heard. We have over 10 Business Synergy Teams (BSTs) across the U.S. and Canada that connect employees – with shared characteristics or interests – build allies, and foster a company culture where all employees feel supported and included.
Nissan also values inclusion in all areas of our business as we strive to mirror the diversity of our customer base and the communities where we do business. We are committed to procuring innovative goods and services, retailing our products and communicating from a diverse perspective which will help us continue to offer our customers competitively designed, market-driven products.
Join us as we carry our commitment to diversity and inclusion into the future.
Santa Clara California United States of America