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Principal Engineer - Behaviors

Hillsborough, CA 94010

Posted: 11/13/2025 Employment Type: Direct Hire Job Number: 31171 Job Location: Remote Industry: AV - Autonomous Vehicles

Job Description

Position Title: Principal Engineer - Behaviors

Position Description: Protingent Staffing has an exciting remote Direct Hire opportunity.

Job Responsibilities:
  • Define and influence the direction of the team, organization, and/or department.
  • Advise leaders on technology problems and solutions
  • Connect and drive business impact through technology solutions
  • Formulate problems, architect solutions, and design processes
  • Prototype, evaluate, implement, and iterate on solutions
  • Pioneer research into state of the art solutions and systems for autonomous vehicles
  • Productionize and deploy solutions onto autonomous vehicle fleets
  • Mentor and grow junior and experienced engineers and researchers
  • Help create and reinforce a culture of inclusion, innovation, and excellence

Job Qualifications:
  • BA, Masters or PhD in Machine Learning, Computer Science, Applied Mathematics, Statistics, Physics or a related field; or equivalent industry experience
  • In-depth understanding of common Machine Learning, Deep Learning algorithms, or ML Planning
  • Experience designing, training, and analyzing neural networks for at least one of the following applications: object detection, semantic/instance segmentation, visual classification, motion/gesture recognition, sensor fusion, multitask learning, motion prediction, and/or multi-object tracking
  • Advanced knowledge of software engineering principles including software design, source control management, build processes, code reviews, testing methods
  • Fluency in Python, including standard scientific computing libraries and Python bindings development experience
  • Experience with PyTorch or other deep learning frameworks
  • Experience working with large data sets and deriving insights from data
  • Effectiveness at leading and executing large, complex technical initiatives
  • Strong track record of tackling ambiguous problems, creating clarity from it, and driving it to successful outcomes

Job Details:
  • Direct Hire
  • Location: Remote
  • Pay Rate Range: $211,000—$283,900year

About Protingent: Protingent is an Award-Winning provider of top-tier Engineering and IT talent, trusted by companies at the forefront of innovation — from Software and Aerospace to AI, Clean Tech, Medical Devices, and Connected Technologies. We’re passionate about making a positive impact by connecting exceptional talent with meaningful opportunities and helping our clients build the future.

 

Meet Your Recruiter

Jessica Dunkinson

I began working for Protingent in 2019. Our openings can really fluctuate with the needs of the market, and I especially enjoy working in niche and unique roles. My recruiting style is transparent and to the point and I strive to be as helpful as possible without wasting anyone’s time. I strive to help candidates achieve a fulfilling role, no matter their parameters, and my philosophy is “don’t make excuses, make improvements”. I love recruiting because every day is different; I get the opportunity to speak with a large variety of people while learning the tech industry. My favorite part of the job is being able to make a difference in an individual’s life and helping companies that are making a difference in the world.

I look forward to hearing from you. Jessica

 

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