Master Thesis - Unsupervised Learning for Autonomous Driving - Sensor Perception (m/f/d)

Master Thesis - Unsupervised Learning for Autonomous Driving - Sensor Perception (m/f/d)

Job ID:  13336
Company:  CARIAD SE
Location: 

Ingolstadt, DE, 85053

Department:  Autonomous Driving
Career Level:  Students
Working Model:  Full-time
Contract Type:  Fixed-term
Remote Working:  By agreement
Posting Date:  Jun 11, 2025

Master Thesis - Unsupervised Learning for Autonomous Driving - Sensor Perception (m/f/d)

We are CARIAD, the automotive software company of the Volkswagen Group. Our teams build automotive software platforms and digital customer functions for iconic brands like Audi, Volkswagen, and Porsche – supporting the Volkswagen Group in becoming the leading automotive technology company. With CARIDIANS in Germany, the USA, China, Estonia, and India, we are transforming automotive mobility for everyone.

Join us and be part of this exciting journey!

YOUR TEAM

The department Sensors ADAS&AD works on cutting-edge sensor system for enabling best-in-class automated driving and parking as well as advanced driver assistance systems.  You will work closely together with the sensor & perception data team . The agile development team includes engineers with various backgrounds such as computer vision experts, test engineers, data scientists, and back-end software developers.

WHAT YOU WILL DO

  • Find rare and interesting scenes by using unsupervised learning methodologies

  • Implement data processing functions with python

  • Combine rich dataset comprising of vehicle and bus signals along with detection outputs from the perception systems

  • Evaluate scenes with video data

  • Uncover hidden relationships within complex automotive data

  • Compare different vision model results as part of model validation

  • Evaluate new ways of searching video data

WHO YOU ARE

  • Enrolled student in Statistics, Engineering, Computer Science, Mathematics, Physics, or equivalent field

  • Affinity to automotive industry

  • Knowledge of data-driven development and machine learning

  • Fluent in English, good knowledge of German

  • Strong analytical understanding and communication skills

  • Well-structured and independent way of working

NICE TO KNOW

  • Remote work options within Germany
  • Duration: 3 to 6 months
  • 35-hour week

At CARIAD, we embrace individuality and diversity because we believe our differences make us stronger. We actively seek to build teams with a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and experiences. Our goal is to create an environment where everyone feels valued and empowered to contribute. If you need assistance with your application due to a disability, please reach out to us at careers@cariad.technology – we are happy to support you.

We are CARIAD, the automotive software company of the Volkswagen Group. Our teams build automotive software platforms and digital customer functions for iconic brands like Audi, Volkswagen, and Porsche – supporting the Volkswagen Group in becoming the leading automotive technology company. With CARIDIANS in Germany, the USA, China, Estonia, and India, we are transforming automotive mobility for everyone.

Join us and be part of this exciting journey!

YOUR TEAM

The department Sensors ADAS&AD works on cutting-edge sensor system for enabling best-in-class automated driving and parking as well as advanced driver assistance systems.  You will work closely together with the sensor & perception data team . The agile development team includes engineers with various backgrounds such as computer vision experts, test engineers, data scientists, and back-end software developers.

WHAT YOU WILL DO

  • Find rare and interesting scenes by using unsupervised learning methodologies

  • Implement data processing functions with python

  • Combine rich dataset comprising of vehicle and bus signals along with detection outputs from the perception systems

  • Evaluate scenes with video data

  • Uncover hidden relationships within complex automotive data

  • Compare different vision model results as part of model validation

  • Evaluate new ways of searching video data

WHO YOU ARE

  • Enrolled student in Statistics, Engineering, Computer Science, Mathematics, Physics, or equivalent field

  • Affinity to automotive industry

  • Knowledge of data-driven development and machine learning

  • Fluent in English, good knowledge of German

  • Strong analytical understanding and communication skills

  • Well-structured and independent way of working

NICE TO KNOW

  • Remote work options within Germany
  • Duration: 3 to 6 months
  • 35-hour week

At CARIAD, we embrace individuality and diversity because we believe our differences make us stronger. We actively seek to build teams with a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and experiences. Our goal is to create an environment where everyone feels valued and empowered to contribute. If you need assistance with your application due to a disability, please reach out to us at careers@cariad.technology – we are happy to support you.

Job ID:  13336
Company:  CARIAD SE
Location: 

Ingolstadt, DE, 85053

Department:  Autonomous Driving
Career Level:  Students
Working Model:  Full-time
Contract Type:  Fixed-term
Remote Working:  By agreement
Posting Date:  Jun 11, 2025

Why CARIAD?

We believe that how we work together is just as important as the technology we create. We strive to take action with a can-do attitude, and value speed over perfection. We aim to collaborate with mutual trust, taking accountability for our actions. We foster transparency and welcome diverse perspectives as we learn, adapt, and grow together

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