Machine Learning Research Intern, Perception Silicon Valley, CA Summer 2026
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Job Location:
Santa Clara County, CA - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
14 hours ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
With a focus on Mobility Operational Excellence Value to our Customers and the Electrification of vehicles you can expect to be part of something exciting at Nissan. We exemplify ingenuity in everything we do from the sleek design of our vehicles to the unique opportunities we offer around the globe. Our people are what drive the business forward and we are looking for researchers who want to challenge themselves test their skills develop their talents and discover their full potential.
Were currently looking for a Research Intern in Perception to join our team in May 2026. As perception researcher you will work with appropriate training datasets select and train advanced networks for road user detection and/or road structure estimation and will evaluate your work both offline in simulation and online in real-world testing. As a member of the Autonomous Systems team you will get to research and develop perception algorithms that scale from simple scenes to complex intersections thereby ensuring predictable safe and human-like autonomous vehicle behavior.
Think youve got the internal drive to support the production of great vehicles and join a winning team Apply for this position and start the process to kick your career into high gear.
During the course of your internship you will have the chance to:
Develop state-of-the-art perception and/or road structure estimation algorithms
Be responsible for testing your algorithms in simulation and real-world vehicles
Engage with other Autonomous Systems researchers
In order to qualify for this role you must:
Currently be pursuing a Masters or PhD degree in Mechanical Electrical or Software Engineering Computer Science Applied Mathematics or a related field
GPA of 3.0 or above
Strong C or python coding ability
Strong organization ability with keen attention to detail
Be self-motivated and willing to challenge yourself to develop your talents and skillsets
Strong communication skills both written and oral
Welcome to an open lane of possibility. We know you have the capability to change the world and we want you to help us change the future of automotive. Drive your career forward and join the company leading the technology and business evolution of the automotive industry by applying today.
Nissan is committed to a drug-free workplace. All employment is contingent upon the successful completion of drug and background screenings in accordance with Nissan policies and in compliance with federal state and local laws including the California Fair Chance Act and the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance. Nissan will consider qualified candidates with arrest or conviction records for employment in a manner consistent with these laws.
It is Nissans policy to provide Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) to all persons regardless of race gender military status disability or any other status protected by law. Candidates for this position must be legally authorized to work in the United States and will be required to provide proof of employment eligibility at the time of hire; Nissan uses E-Verify to validate employment eligibility.
NISSAN FOR EVERYONE
People are our most valuable assets and diversity and inclusion are the key to maximizing the power of each individual member of our team. When everyone belongs the power of NISSAN is undeniable. Our Corporate Diversity Initiative aims to improve business results by ensuring that our workplace and core businesses meet the unique needs of our employees and customer base.
Nissan is committed to creating a culture where everyone belongs and employees customers and partners feel respected valued and heard. We have over 10 Business Synergy Teams (BSTs) across the U.S. and Canada that connect employees with shared characteristics or interests build allies and foster a company culture where all employees feel supported and included.
Nissan also values inclusion in all areas of our business as we strive to mirror the diversity of our customer base and the communities where we do business. We are committed to procuring innovative goods and services retailing our products and communicating from a diverse perspective which will help us continue to offer our customers competitively designed market-driven products.
Join us as we carry our commitment to diversity and inclusion into the future.
Santa Clara California United States of AmericaRequired Experience:
Intern
Key Skills
- Microsoft Office
- Public Relations
- Google Docs
- Data Collection
- MailChimp
- Microsoft Word
- Dermal Fillers
- Microsoft Powerpoint
- Research Experience
- Microsoft Excel
- Adobe Photoshop
- Writing Skills
About Company
The company traces its name to the Nissan zaibatsu, now called Nissan Group. ... In 2014, Nissan was the largest car manufacturer in North America. Nissan is the world's largest electric vehicle (EV) manufacturer, with global sales of more than 320,000 all-electric vehicles as of Apri ... View more
