ADAS/AD Algorithm Developer

Why join Aptiv? You'll have the opportunity to work on cutting-edge applications, develop breakthrough technologies, and deliver innovative solutions to some of the world’s leading automotive brands. See your work come to life on the road—helping make mobility safer, greener, and more connected. Ready to shape the future of mobility with us?

YOUR ROLE

Aptiv's Advanced Safety group pioneered the sensors, software, and systems that empower Adaptive Cruise Control, Collision Warning, Emergency Brake Assist, and Lane Keeping systems widely available to consumers today; and we continue to stretch the technology envelope with 360-degree sensing and advanced algorithms piloting automated vehicles.

The Situation Awareness and Threat Assessment Team is located in our Troy, MI Tech Center. We are looking for Automated Driving Algorithm Developers, who will be responsible for developing target selection and threat assessment algorithms within Aptiv that meet the requirement of L0-L3 autonomous driving system.

In your daily job you will:

• Algorithm development for State Estimate and Threat Assessment
• Design, integrate, test and release software/algorithm to internal and external customers
• Algorithm validation and functional performance Improvement in various environments
• Help resolve the challenging perception problems from different global programs
• Collaborate with the downstream teams to support the L0-L3 autonomous driving system globally.

YOUR BACKGROUND

Key skills and competencies for succeeding in this role are:

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering or relevant filed
• 2+ years' experience in state estimate, object tracking, and threat assessment
• Well understanding of tracking filters, data association and machine learning algorithms
• Critical & proactive thinker with excellent problem-solving, communication and teamwork skills
• Well understanding of ASPICE
• Basic knowledge of radar signal processing
• Proficient in C++ and Python
• Experience with version control and issue tracking on large collaborative projects (Plastic, Git, Jira, Jenkins or similar)
• Flexibility to change to different perception tasks

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• PhD in Engineering or relevant field
• 5+ years' experience in Automated Driving algorithm design and implementation
• Real-world L2 or higher level automated driving system development
• Experience with Python and ROS
• Knowledge of vehicle dynamics, numerical methods and statistic methods
• Experience in code profiling and optimization

TRAITS WE SEEK:

• Curiously investigate everything - ability to solving problems analytically, creatively and collaboratively
• Seriously execute V-cycle procedure - a mindset to develop safety electronics to enhance driving safety
• Learn by doing - an entrepreneurial mindset that's driven by hands-on experimentation
• Embrace resilience - seeing every challenge as a learning opportunity and invitation to grow

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.
• You have support. We ensure you have the resources and support you need to take care of your family and your physical and mental health with a competitive health insurance package.

YOUR BENEFITS AT APTIV:

• Private health care effective day 1 of employment
• Life and accident insurance
• Paid Time Off (Holidays, Vacation, Designated time off, Parental leave)
• Relocation assistance may be available
• Learning and development opportunities
• Discount programs with various manufacturers and retailers
• Recognition for innovation and excellence
• Opportunities to give back to the community
• Tuition Reimbursement