XPENG is a leading smart technology company at the forefront of innovation, integrating AI and autonomous driving technologies into its vehicles, including EVs, eVTOL aircraft, and robotics. We are seeking a Senior Staff AI Engineer/Technical Lead to drive the development of AI-powered internal software development processes, toolchains, general framework and utility development to enhance developer productivity. This role involves prompt engineering, fine-tuning and AI agents to enhance software engineering and product development, including unit testing, code generation, AI triage and other AI-driven product features. It requires hands-on technical leadership, strategic thinking, and a deep understanding of LLM applications.
Job Responsibilities:
Design, develop, and maintain internal AI building blocks and streamline for cost effective fine-tuning.
Leverage AI to improve software engineering processes, including AI automated unit test generation, code generation and code documentation.
Leverage AI and develop novel AI-driven features and capabilities to boost autonomous driving development productivity, including AI powered simulation, ticket triage tools and etc.
Collaborate with other teams to integrate LLMs into production systems, ensuring low latency and high throughput.
Collaborate with other teams to identify opportunities for AI application and innovation for development productivity improvements.
Job Requirements
Master or Ph.D degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field.
5+ years in developing AI products/systems, and expertise in Python and C++.
Deep understanding of LLM architectures (GPT, Llama, QWEN, etc.).
Hands-on expertise in LLM fine-tuning, deployment and inference optimization.
Proficiency in cloud platforms (AWS, Ali Cloud) and containerization (Docker).
Familiarity with DevOps, CI/CD, and MLOps practices.
Ability to balance technical excellence with pragmatic, business-driven solutions.
What we provide
A fun, supportive and engaging environment
Infrastructure and computational resources to support your work
Opportunity to work on cutting edge technologies with top talents in the field
Opportunity to make a significant impact on the transportation revolution by advancing autonomous driving
Competitive compensation package
Snacks, lunches, dinners, and fun activities
The base salary range for this full-time position is $244,140-$413,160, in addition to bonus, equity and benefits. Salary ranges are determined by role, level, and location. The range displayed reflects the minimum and maximum target for new hire salaries across all US locations. Individual pay within the range is determined by location and other factors such as skills, experience, and training.
Equal Opportunity
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. It is our policy to provide equal employment opportunities to all qualified persons without regard to race, age, color, sex, sexual orientation, religion, national origin, disability, veteran status or marital status or any other category required by law.