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Software Engineer, Simulation (Summer Intern)

CompanyDiDi Labs
LocationSan Jose
Work ModeOn Site
PostedMay 8, 2026
Internship Information
Core Responsibilities
The intern will optimize simulation software and resolve algorithm deficiencies to ensure simulation determinism. They will also implement new simulation capabilities compatible with new hardware.
Internship Type
full time
Company Size
74
Visa Sponsorship
No
Language
English
Working Hours
40 hours
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About The Company
DiDi's autonomous driving unit was set up in 2016 and was committed to delivering world's leading Level 4 autonomous driving ("AD") technologies, aiming to make transportation safer and more efficient. In August 2019, this unit was upgraded to an independent company, DiDi Autonomous Driving, focusing on advanced AD technology research and development, product application and other expanded businesses. Up to now, DiDi Autonomous Driving have acquired public road testing licences in Beijing, Shanghai, Suzhou and California, along with one of the first Intelligent Connected Vehicle Demostration Application License in China that issued by Shanghai. We believe that the deployment of AD technology into shared-mobility fleet will create great social value. DiDi's advanced technologies, massive data, rich experience along with complete ecosystem in the mobility field will equip DiDi Autonomous Driving to build and operate world's leading autonomous fleets.
About the Role

About the Company

DiDi's autonomous driving unit was established in 2016 with the mission of developing Level 4 autonomous driving (AD) technology to make transportation safer and more efficient. In August 2019, the unit became an independent company, DiDi Autonomous Driving, dedicated to advanced AD R&D, product application, and business expansion. We believe integrating AD technology into a shared-mobility fleet will generate immense social value. By leveraging DiDi's specialized technology, operational expertise, and integrated ecosystem, we are positioned to build and operate a highly efficient, user-oriented autonomous fleet.

About The Role

We are seeking a passionate and driven intern to join our Simulation team for the summer. You will contribute to building a simulation platform with high fidelity and efficiency. In this role, you will gain hands-on experience with production-proven simulation software, and work with a diverse group of engineers to improve overall simulation performance.

Responsibilities

  • Perform optimization on simulation software under the guidance of profiler.
  • Identify and resolve algorithm deficiencies that affects simulation determinism.
  • Implement new simulation capabilities that fits new hardware.
Qualifications
  • PhD, Master’s students or senior undergraduate students majoring in Computer Science or a related field.
  • Strong C++ development skills with experience in performance-critical applications.
  • Deep understanding of computer architecture.
  • Great communication skills that fosters cross-team collaboration.
  • Familiarity with robotics (perception, motion planning) is a plus.
  • Experience with GPU/CUDA programming is a bonus.

 

The hourly rate for the Intern position in the selected city is $46.

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Key Skills
C++Computer ArchitectureGPU ProgrammingCUDARoboticsPerceptionMotion PlanningSimulation SoftwarePerformance Optimization
Categories
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