PhD Intern, AI Research

Job Application for PhD Intern AI Research at Cruise

**Apply Now**

**PhD Intern AI Research at Cruise** **Location:** San Francisco, CA

We're Cruise, a self-driving service designed for the cities we love. We're building the world's most advanced self-driving vehicles to safely connect people to the places, things, and experiences they care about. We believe self-driving vehicles will help save lives, reshape cities, give back time in transit, and restore freedom of movement for many. In our cars, you're free to be yourself. It's the same here at Cruise. We're creating a culture that values the experiences and contributions of all the unique individuals who collectively make up Cruise, so that every employee can do their best work. Cruise is committed to building a diverse, equitable, and inclusive environment both in our workplace and in our products.

If you are looking to play a part in making a positive impact in the world by advancing the revolutionary work of self-driving cars, come join us. Even if you might not meet every requirement, we strongly encourage you to apply - you might just be the right candidate for us.

**What you'll be doing:**

• Conduct research to solve critical issues where a solution is uncertain and highly ambiguous.
• Propose and implement alternative solutions and challenge the status quo.
• Implement research ideas, conduct experiments, and summarize results and findings.
• Publish findings and new methods to top-tier conferences and journals.

**What you must have:**

• Enrollment in a PhD program in an AV related field (e.g., computer vision, machine learning, robotics, control) with multiple research publications in top conferences or journals.
• Strong expertise in machine learning, computer vision, graphics, robotics.
• Track record of driving ML research projects from start to completion, including conception, problem definition, experimentation, iteration, and publication.
• Strong programming skills in Python and/or C.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.

**Bonus points for:**

• Experience using deep learning frameworks (e.g., TensorFlow, PyTorch, etc.).
• Experience in deploying perception algorithms and models into real-world environments.
• Experience in the autonomous driving industry.

**Compensation:** The hourly rate range for this position is $48.75 - $68.00 per hour. Compensation will vary depending on location, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. These ranges are subject to change.

**Why Cruise:** Our benefits are here to support the whole you. We offer competitive salary and benefits, medical, dental, vision, life and AD&D insurance, subsidized mental health benefits, paid time off, holidays, paid parental, medical, family care, and military leave of absence, 401(k) with Cruise matching program, fertility benefits, dependent care flexible spending account, health savings account, perks wallet program for benefits and perks, pre-tax commuter benefit plan for local employees, CruiseFlex (our location flexible work policy). Learn more about CruiseFlex here.

**We're Integrated:** Through our partnerships with General Motors and Honda, we are the only self-driving company with fully integrated manufacturing at scale.

**We're Funded:** GM, Honda, Microsoft, T. Rowe Price, and Walmart have invested billions in Cruise. Their backing for our technology demonstrates their confidence in our progress, team, and vision, making us one of the leading autonomous vehicle organizations in the industry. Our deep resources greatly accelerate our operating speed.

*Cruise LLC is an equal opportunity employer. We strive to create a supportive and inclusive workplace where contributions are valued and celebrated, and our employees thrive by being themselves and are inspired to do the best work of their lives.*

*Note to Recruitment Agencies: Cruise does not accept unsolicited agency resumes. Furthermore, Cruise does not pay placement fees for candidates submitted by any agency other than its approved partners.*

**Apply for this Job**

• **First Name**
• **Last Name**
• **Email**
• **Phone**
• **Location (City)**
• **Resume/CV**
• **Cover Letter**
• **How did you hear about Cruise?**
• **Export Compliance: Are you a U.S. Citizen, U.S. lawful permanent resident, or otherwise granted status as a protected individual under 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3) (e.g., refugee, asylee)?**

Candidates applying for roles that operate and remotely operate the AV must have a valid U.S. driver's license. A successful completion of a background check, drug screen, and DMV Motor Vehicle Record check is also required.

*If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, please let our recruiting team know or email HR@getcruise.com.*

---

*Please consider answering the demographic questions below. Answering these questions is entirely voluntary and will not impact the hiring decision. Cruise will use this information to track progress toward meeting diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging objectives.*

---