Systems Engineering Lead

Established in 2017, WeRide (NASDAQ: WRD) is a leading global commercial-stage company that develops autonomous driving technologies from Level 2 to Level 4. WeRide is the only tech company in the world that holds driverless permits in China, the UAE, Singapore and the US, conducting autonomous driving R&D, tests and operations in over 30 cities of 9 countries around the world. WeRide has operated a self-driving fleet for more than 1,800 days.
We are looking for an experienced and innovative systems engineering lead in the development and validation of both L3+ Advanced Driver Assistance Systems (ADAS) and L4 Autonomous Driving (AD) Systems. The level depends on the candidate's experience and qualification.

What you will do:

• Lead systems engineering projects to accelerate system development and support business goals
• Oversee the ADAS and AD system performance. Define, measure and monitor performance metrics
• Develop system validation strategy, break system level performance metrics down to subsystem performance requirements, develop test methodologies and test suites to quantify system and subsystem performance, highlight performance gaps
• Lead the activities to assess readiness of commercial deployment in different ODDs
• Lead safety risk assessment in the framework of Safety Management Systems (SMS)
• Oversee the ADAS and AD system architecture with different vehicle platforms
• Ensure ADAS and AD systems comply with regulatory requirements, support the development of safety cases
• Work closely with engineering, product and operations teams to ensure system performance goals are met
• Build and lead the systems engineering team, foster a collaborative and innovative work environment 

Requirements:

• Deep understanding of system engineering principles and methodologies, with a strong focus on ADAS and AD technologies
• Deep understanding of AI-based system metrics development and performance validation, familiarity with Machine Learning technologies
• Pragmatic and hands-on, able to solve complex problems with minimum resources
• Clear verbal and written communications, able to tailor communications for different audiences, ranging from working level engineers to senior leadership teams and investors
• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Engineering, Computer Science, or related field
• Flexibility to work with teams in different time zones

Plus:

• Understanding Chinese (Mandarin) is a strong plus
• Experience leading a multi-culture team 

Salary Range: Your base pay is one part of your total compensation package. For this position, the reasonably expected pay range is between $250,000 - $275,000 for the level at which this job has been scoped. Your base pay will depend on several factors, including your experience, qualifications, education, location, and skills. In the event that you are considered for a different level, a higher or lower pay range would apply. This position is also eligible for an annual performance bonus, equity, and a competitive benefits package.
WeRide.ai offers competitive salary depending on the experience. Employee benefits include:Premium Medical, Dental and Vision Plan (No cost from employees or their families)Free Daily Breakfast, Lunch and DinnerPaid vacations and holidays401K plan