Hiring: Machine Learning Engineer - Reinforcement Learning Company: Pony.ai Location: Fremont, CA Job Posted Time: 2026-09-11 03:28:52 Target Skills & Keywords : Deep Learning, Fine-tuning, LLM, Machine Learning, PyTorch, Python About the job Qualifications: •M.S. or Ph.D. in Computer Science, Machine Learning, AI, or a related field—or equivalent practical experience. •Hands-on experience building and applying ML in production-grade settings, with a strong RL component (policy learning, preference/feedback optimization, or offline/online RL pipelines). •Depth in deep learning, sequence modeling, and generative models. •Demonstrated impact via strong publications or a clear history of shipping impactful ML systems end-to-end. •Practical experience utilizing large-scale distributed training and large-scale data processing. •Demonstrated capacity to lead ambiguous technical work from problem framing through reliable delivery. •Background in autonomous vehicles, robotics, or complex simulation environments. •Strong grasp of modern RL and post-training techniques in LLM, dLLM, VLA and video generations. •Hands-on integration of simulation platforms with ML training and evaluation workflows. •Python fluency and frameworks such as PyTorch Compensation: •$150,000 - $250,000 / year •Ai #10 on its CNBC Disruptor list of the 50 most innovative and disruptive tech companies of 2022 Interested candidates, please apply directly through the job posting on company's career page or try via AI auto apply on this platform. Don't miss this opportunity to join a forward-thinking team!