AI Intern – VLA Deployment

<div data-lark-html-role="root"> <div data-page-id="PeZsdhFjdoz8PHx781IccZNinld" data-lark-html-role="root" data-docx-has-block-data="false"> <div class="ace-line ace-line old-record-id-GonUdOmdKoWPaDxeOFrcyALxnTc"> <div data-page-id="PeZsdhFjdoz8PHx781IccZNinld" data-lark-html-role="root" data-docx-has-block-data="false"> <div class="ace-line ace-line old-record-id-GonUdOmdKoWPaDxeOFrcyALxnTc"> <div class="ace-line ace-line old-record-id-Zu4QduYTGoYc7BxI9tEcvw99nve"> <div data-page-id="KlEid9DXWocihJx8THZclKHWnye" data-lark-html-role="root" data-docx-has-block-data="false"> <div class="ace-line ace-line old-record-id-NQ42dJ4jioHoG0x6JcZcZNTqngb"><strong>XPENG</strong>&nbsp;is a leading smart technology company at the forefront of innovation, integrating advanced AI and autonomous driving technologies into its vehicles, including electric vehicles (EVs), electric vertical take-off and landing (eVTOL) aircraft, and robotics. With a strong focus on intelligent mobility, XPENG is dedicated to reshaping the future of transportation through cutting-edge R&amp;D in AI, machine learning, and smart connectivity.</div> <div class="ace-line ace-line old-record-id-NQ42dJ4jioHoG0x6JcZcZNTqngb">&nbsp;</div> <div class="ace-line ace-line old-record-id-QkQld8zqBo1ao4xUeQVcFGnFntf"> <div data-page-id="JUc6dGvqCoklOQxBXTucpRg9nzd" data-lark-html-role="root" data-docx-has-block-data="false"> <div class="ace-line ace-line old-record-id-MgRSdyzjkoLxyfxX5Xhc4Kd5nOM"><strong>The Mission: </strong>Vision-Language-Action (VLA) models and foundation models are becoming increasingly important in autonomous driving, but turning research models into real-time, production-ready systems on vehicle hardware remains a major challenge. We are looking for an entry-level engineer or intern to support the optimization and deployment of multimodal models onto vehicle-grade compute platforms. This role is a strong fit for candidates who are excited about deep learning systems, model deployment, and edge inference for real-world autonomous driving applications.</div> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div class="ace-line ace-line old-record-id-EbyJdwLRpoKxxtxy4Dvc6gdAn2b"> <div data-page-id="MLCOdotR1oSsxwxp9gRcD1pDnwc" data-lark-html-role="root" data-docx-has-block-data="false"> <h4 class="heading-4 ace-line old-record-id-APAAdolhYoV05GxAnPccxMlxnGh"><strong>Key Responsibilities</strong></h4> <div data-page-id="KlEid9DXWocihJx8THZclKHWnye" data-lark-html-role="root" data-docx-has-block-data="false"> <div data-page-id="JUc6dGvqCoklOQxBXTucpRg9nzd" data-lark-html-role="root" data-docx-has-block-data="false"> <ul class="list-bullet1"> <li class="ace-line ace-line old-record-id-X9s4dODQGoY8aZx28GQcTtFUnqf" data-list="bullet"> <div>Support model quantization and deployment efforts for large-scale multimodal models, including Transformers and vision-language models.</div> </li> <li class="ace-line ace-line old-record-id-RWp9dU67eob3fYxJVr9cpRLenrh" data-list="bullet"> <div>Assist with applying model optimization techniques such as post-training quantization, quantization-aware training, pruning, and related compression methods under guidance from senior engineers.</div> </li> <li class="ace-line ace-line old-record-id-EIOydNKTGooPrixYrR6cCwHynMf" data-list="bullet"> <div>Work with research and platform teams to help improve model deployability and understand hardware and runtime constraints.</div> </li> <li class="ace-line ace-line old-record-id-QyR7d6zZ8o8ferx6rC9cY04un4c" data-list="bullet"> <div>Contribute to deployment tools, test pipelines, and runtime modules in C++ and Python for autonomous driving systems.</div> </li> <li class="ace-line ace-line old-record-id-Uf1Idh7Glo6rZ3xHULHc7rPXnyh" data-list="bullet"> <div>Help analyze model performance, memory usage, latency, and numerical accuracy across different deployment targets.</div> </li> <li class="ace-line ace-line old-record-id-QAKodbEvGofvzwxbmh7chmbBnEd" data-list="bullet"> <div>Participate in debugging and performance tuning across the model, runtime, and system stack.</div> </li> <li class="ace-line ace-line old-record-id-L38cdijkooHuakxrBUHc8eibnbf" data-list="bullet"> <div>Support validation and testing workflows to ensure stable and reliable deployment in vehicle and simulation environments.</div> </li> </ul> </div> </div> <h4 class="heading-4 ace-line old-record-id-APAAdolhYoV05GxAnPccxMlxnGh"><strong>Basic Qualifications</strong></h4> <div data-page-id="KlEid9DXWocihJx8THZclKHWnye" data-lark-html-role="root" data-docx-has-block-data="false"> <div data-page-id="JUc6dGvqCoklOQxBXTucpRg9nzd" data-lark-html-role="root" data-docx-has-block-data="false"> <ul class="list-bullet1"> <li class="ace-line ace-line old-record-id-ZGCBdFxbToVOv5xCSNHc5fcVn5b" data-list="bullet"> <div>BS, MS, or PhD in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Robotics, or a related field.</div> </li> <li class="ace-line ace-line old-record-id-SoBCdz0RhoF2D9xz2RtceqGfn4f" data-list="bullet"> <div>Strong programming skills in C++ and/or Python.</div> </li> <li class="ace-line ace-line old-record-id-F0daddPSfovAaixSes8cUVxznUe" data-list="bullet"> <div>Familiarity with deep learning frameworks such as PyTorch.</div> </li> <li class="ace-line ace-line old-record-id-YATTdJ7vRoKpsWxrclwcADdLnqc" data-list="bullet"> <div>Basic understanding of model inference, deployment, or optimization workflows using tools such as ONNX, TensorRT, or similar frameworks.</div> </li> <li class="ace-line ace-line old-record-id-QaijdRRhyoNr4uxHdchc1LWsnGc" data-list="bullet"> <div>Exposure to model compression or quantization concepts such as INT8, FP16, or related approaches.</div> </li> <li class="ace-line ace-line old-record-id-SKMKdRINfoyvdJxvG0TcJAeRnhf" data-list="bullet"> <div>Interest in computer architecture, performance optimization, and edge or embedded systems.</div> </li> <li class="ace-line ace-line old-record-id-PgmjdDyXIoJVIcxAS7HcuRvmnkc" data-list="bullet"> <div>Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to learn quickly in a fast-paced engineering environment.</div> </li> <li class="ace-line ace-line old-record-id-DqjMdnY08oFHb9xKbRbcU6hHnfc" data-list="bullet"> <div>Good communication skills and the ability to collaborate with cross-functional teams.</div> </li> </ul> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div class="ace-line ace-line old-record-id-EbyJdwLRpoKxxtxy4Dvc6gdAn2b"> <div data-page-id="MLCOdotR1oSsxwxp9gRcD1pDnwc" data-lark-html-role="root" data-docx-has-block-data="false"> <h4 class="heading-4 ace-line old-record-id-APAAdolhYoV05GxAnPccxMlxnGh"><strong>Preferred Qualifications</strong></h4> <div data-page-id="KlEid9DXWocihJx8THZclKHWnye" data-lark-html-role="root" data-docx-has-block-data="false"> <div data-page-id="JUc6dGvqCoklOQxBXTucpRg9nzd" data-lark-html-role="root" data-docx-has-block-data="false"> <div data-page-id="JUc6dGvqCoklOQxBXTucpRg9nzd" data-lark-html-role="root" data-docx-has-block-data="false"> <ul class="list-bullet1"> <li class="ace-line ace-line old-record-id-VmygdyH1ZoacaSxGjl2cLz2vncf" data-list="bullet"> <div>Internship, research, or project experience in deep learning model deployment, inference acceleration, or embedded AI.</div> </li> <li class="ace-line ace-line old-record-id-Gv9ZdWngho6fjtxqrowcsd0Encg" data-list="bullet"> <div>Familiarity with Transformers, multimodal models, or foundation models.</div> </li> <li class="ace-line ace-line old-record-id-AfJJdLZM6or3rvxlwOvc0phQn9f" data-list="bullet"> <div>Experience with CUDA or GPU programming.</div> </li> <li class="ace-line ace-line old-record-id-SmrjdGy62oNy3OxiTNTcjlyUnRc" data-list="bullet"> <div>Exposure to autonomous driving, robotics, or real-time systems.</div> </li> <li class="ace-line ace-line old-record-id-KpIMdq26MoMfmrx924AcUm5Gnxt" data-list="bullet"> <div>Contributions to research projects, open-source repositories, or relevant course projects.</div> </li> </ul> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div class="ace-line ace-line old-record-id-ExDodVceNonouCxJFFAcjryTnVh"><strong>What do we provide:</strong></div> <ul class="list-bullet1"> <li class="ace-line ace-line old-record-id-FRKcdsexnoXrvcxUxfZcGQQZnQc" data-list="bullet"> <div>A fun, supportive and engaging environment.</div> </li> <li class="ace-line ace-line old-record-id-DWcRdmluHof4vuxTWYQcS3gxn3c" data-list="bullet"> <div>Infrastructures and computational resources to support your work.</div> </li> <li class="ace-line ace-line old-record-id-DD3zd1rJ5oF3oJxu5fvc3Lx7nsg" data-list="bullet"> <div>Opportunity to work on cutting edge technologies with the top talents in the field.</div> </li> <li class="ace-line ace-line old-record-id-Tmabd2QKloWZEWxa8sbcMS9onkg" data-list="bullet"> <div>Opportunity to make significant impact on the transportation revolution by the means of advancing autonomous driving.</div> </li> <li class="ace-line ace-line old-record-id-OuLAdFrQPoJ76UxdOkgcfnponSf" data-list="bullet"> <div>Competitive compensation package.</div> </li> <li class="ace-line ace-line old-record-id-YVM7duy6eowfGsx4pIKcX5DlnTg" data-list="bullet"> <div>Snacks, lunches, dinners, and fun activities.</div> </li> </ul> <div class="ace-line ace-line old-record-id-KTmbdkVdxoQxl6xKwZ5cOC0Qnvg">&nbsp;</div> <div class="ace-line ace-line old-record-id-QVuHdEbaPoIdCXxnPZycBc0gnBd">We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. It is our policy to provide equal employment opportunities to all qualified persons without regard to race, age, color, sex, sexual orientation, religion, national origin, disability, veteran status or marital status or any other prescribed category set forth in federal or state regulations.</div> </div> </div> </div> </div>