Senior Engineer - Algorithms

We are Aptiv - a global technology company with 190,000 specialists in 46 countries. We develop innovative software and build the hardware to bring autonomous driving cars, advanced driver-assistance systems, connected vehicles and smart cities to life in a way that only we can. We work in partnership with almost all car manufacturers. Our sensors, systems and software can already be found in almost all passenger cars today.With our deep domain expertise, Aptiv is developing solutions that solve our customers' toughest challenges. We are enabling the transition to software-defined vehicles supported by electrified and intelligently connected architectures – which will combine to power the future of mobility.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?SummaryWe are seeking an experienced Machine Learning and Autonomous Driving Algorithms Engineer to develop, integrate, validate, and deploy production software for parking assistance and low-speed autonomous-driving systems. The role requires strong expertise in machine learning, Python software development, scalable data and training pipelines, and algorithm validation in real-world environments.The engineer will work closely with algorithm, software, systems, validation, and vehicle integration teams to solve challenging perception, localization, sensor-fusion, state-estimation, threat-assessment, and planning problems. This position will support global L0-L3 autonomous-driving programs and drive technical initiatives from concept through production deployment while following a rigorous V-cycle and safety-focused development process.Responsibilities and DutiesDevelop perception, localization, prediction, planning, sensor-fusion, state-estimation, and threat-assessment algorithms for autonomous-driving and parking functions.Design, integrate, test, and release production software and algorithms for internal and external customers.Develop and deploy machine-learning algorithms using Python and frameworks such as PyTorch and/or TensorFlow.Design, implement, and maintain scalable ML training, evaluation, and data-processing pipelines.Work with large-scale datasets to improve model performance, robustness, and generalization.Develop and optimize modern deep-learning models, including Transformer-based neural networks.Validate algorithms through simulation, laboratory testing, proving-ground evaluation, real-vehicle testing, and real-road testing.Improve algorithm performance across diverse environments, operating conditions, vehicle platforms, and global customer programs.Perform root-cause analysis of model failures, missed detections, false detections, performance regressions, and safety-related issues.Use data-centric methods, including data-quality improvement, dataset balancing, scenario coverage, labeling strategy, and targeted data collection, to improve model performance.Develop algorithms for parking-space recognition, parking-line detection, object recognition, obstacle detection, localization, vehicle alignment, and parking control.Support state estimation and threat assessment for safe and reliable autonomous-driving operations.Investigate challenging perception and sensor-fusion problems involving cameras, ultrasonic sensors, radar, lidar, and other vehicle sensors.Design and execute functional-performance tests and confirm compliance with system and customer requirements.Apply a disciplined V-cycle development process to support safety-critical automotive software and electronics.Collaborate with downstream software, systems, validation, and integration teams to support globally deployed L0-L3 autonomous-driving systems.Work in Linux development environments using Git-based workflows, code reviews, automated testing, and CI/CD practices.Support cloud-native or AWS-based ML infrastructure and scalable platforms used by multiple engineering teams.Drive technical initiatives from initial concept and experimentation through algorithm maturation, vehicle integration, validation, and production deployment.Communicate technical findings clearly and work analytically, creatively, and collaboratively to resolve complex engineering problemsMust Have (Basic Qualifications)EducationMaster's degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Robotics, Artificial Intelligence, Machine Learning, Applied Mathematics, or equivalent.8+ years of industry experience developing production software and algorithms.PhD may substitute for a portion of experience.Machine Learning5+ years hands-on experience developing and deploying machine learning algorithms.Strong understanding of:supervised learningdeep learningmodel evaluationdataset developmenterror analysisExperience with PyTorch and/or TensorFlow.Software DevelopmentStrong Python development experience.Experience building scalable software systems.Experience working in Linux development environments.Proficiency with Git-based development workflows and CI/CD practices.Data & Training PipelinesExperience designing, implementing, or maintaining ML training pipelines.Experience with large-scale datasets and data processing workflows.Experience performing root-cause analysis of model failures and performance regressions.Cross-Functional ExecutionExperience working with algorithm, software, systems, and validation teams.Demonstrated ability to drive technical initiatives from concept through production deployment.Prefer to Have (Preferred Qualifications)Modern Deep LearningExperience developing Transformer-based neural networks.Experience with:Vision TransformersMulti-modal architecturesFoundation ModelsGenerative AI techniquesExperience optimizing and scaling large-model training.Autonomous Driving / RoboticsExperience developing perception, prediction, localization, planning, or sensor-fusion algorithms.Experience working with:cameraradarlidarultrasonicvehicle signalsExperience shipping production ADAS or autonomous-driving features.MLOps & Cloud InfrastructureExperience with AWS or cloud-native ML infrastructure.Experience with:experiment trackingmodel registryautomated retrainingmodel deployment pipelinescontinuous evaluationExperience building scalable ML platforms used by multiple teams.Data-Centric AIExperience with:annotation workflowsactive learningsynthetic data generationdata quality metricsscenario miningExperience improving model performance through data strategy rather than architecture changes alone.Sensor Fusion and LocalizationExperience with:sensor fusionprobabilistic estimationKalman filteringSLAMfactor graph optimizationTraits We SeekCuriously investigate everything – ability to solving problems analytically, creatively and collaborativelySeriously execute V-cycle procedure – a mindset to develop safety electronics to enhance driving safetyLearn by doing – an entrepreneurial mindset that’s driven by hands-on experimentationEmbrace resilience – seeing every challenge as a learning opportunity and invitation to growAptiv Rewards and AdvantagesCompetitive compensation with bonus potentialCompetitive health benefits401K with matching contributionLearning and development opportunitiesDiscount programs with various manufacturers and retailersRecognition for innovation and excellenceOpportunities to give back to the communityMeaningful work that makes a difference in the worldRelocation assistance (if applicable)YOUR BENEFITS AT APTIV:Private health care effective day 1 of employmentLife and accident insurancePaid Time Off (Holidays, Vacation, Designated time off, Parental leave)Relocation assistance may be availableLearning and development opportunitiesDiscount programs with various manufacturers and retailersRecognition for innovation and excellenceOpportunities to give back to the communityTuition ReimbursementAPPLY TODAY, AND TOGETHER LET’S CHANGE TOMORROW! “Aptiv is an equal employment opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law”Privacy Notice - Active Candidates: Aptiv is an equal employment opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.Privacy Notice - Active Candidates: Aptiv is an equal employment opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.SummaryLocation: Troy, MI - USAType: Full time