MLE Intern, ML Runtime & Optimization (Spring 2026, Master/PhD)
pony.aiFremont, California, United States
Posted February 6, 2026
84000 - 120000 USD
Full Time
About the Company
Pony.ai is a global leader in autonomous mobility and is a pioneer in extending autonomous mobility technologies and services at a rapidly expanding footprint of sites around the world.
Job Description
Pony.ai is a global leader in autonomous mobility and is seeking a Machine Learning Engineer Intern to develop technologies to advance the training and inferences of AI models in autonomous driving systems.
Requirements
- Currently pursuing a Masters or PhD program or a related discipline
- Strong programming skills in C/C++ or Python
- Solid understanding of CPU or GPU execution model, e.g. threads, registers, cache, memory, cost and performance trade-off, etc.
- Experience in benchmarking, profiling and validating performance
- Strong communication skills and ability to work cross-functionally between software and hardware teams
Benefits
- Generous Paid Time Off
- 401k Matching
- Retirement Plan
- Visa Sponsorship
- Four Day Work Week
- Generous Parental Leave
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Relocation Assistance
