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Software Engineer - Map Generalist

Pony.ai

Pony.ai

Software Engineering
Fremont, CA, USA
USD 120k-180k / year + Equity
Posted on Aug 22, 2025

Founded in 2016 in Silicon Valley, Pony.ai has quickly become 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. Operating Robotaxi, Robotruck and Personally Owned Vehicles (POV) business units, Pony.ai is an industry leader in the commercialization of autonomous driving and is committed to developing the safest autonomous driving capabilities on a global scale. Pony.ai’s leading position has been recognized, with CNBC ranking Pony.ai #10 on its CNBC Disruptor list of the 50 most innovative and disruptive tech companies of 2022. In June 2023, Pony.ai was recognized on the XPRIZE and Bessemer Venture Partners inaugural “XB100” 2023 list of the world’s top 100 private deep tech companies, ranking #12 globally. As of August 2023, Pony.ai has accumulated nearly 21 million miles of autonomous driving globally. Pony.ai went public at NASDAQ in November 2024.

Responsibility

  • Design and develop innovative and scalable solutions for challenges related to HD mapping in autonomous driving
  • Write and maintain software that runs both in vehicles and cloud-based environments
  • Build backend infrastructure (e.g., geospatial databases, ML systems and UI tools) to manage and process map data
  • Collaborate closely with cross-functional teams (e.g., Perception, Planning & Control) to enhance the overall performance and reliability of autonomous driving systems
  • BS, MS or PhD in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Robotics, Aerospace Engineering, Computer Science or other related fields
  • Strong programming skills in C++
  • Software engineering experience
  • Strong mathematical skills

Compensation and Benefits

Base Salary Range: $120,000 - $180,000 Annually

Compensation may vary outside of this range depending on many factors, including the candidate’s qualifications, skills, competencies, experience, and location. Base pay is one part of the Total Compensation and this role may be eligible for bonuses/incentives and restricted stock units.

Also, we provide the following benefits to the eligible employees:

  • Health Care Plan (Medical, Dental & Vision)
  • Retirement Plan (Traditional and Roth 401k)
  • Life Insurance (Basic, Voluntary & AD&D)
  • Paid Time Off (Vacation & Public Holidays)
  • Family Leave (Maternity, Paternity)
  • Short Term & Long Term Disability
  • Free Food & Snacks

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