VLA engineer (Autonomus Driving)
42dot
About this role
A VLA Engineer (Autonomous Driving) at 42dot designs and develops VLA-based models aimed at enhancing planning, decision-making, and action generation for autonomous vehicles. Responsibilities include applying imitation and reinforcement learning techniques to refine driving behaviors, managing large-scale datasets, and maintaining end-to-end machine learning pipelines from data curation to deployment. The role also requires collaboration with various teams to ensure successful integration of machine learning models into production vehicle systems, focusing on safety and performance in both simulation and real-vehicle environments.
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About 42dot
42dot.ai42dot is a leading mobility AI company that focuses on pioneering the future of transportation through software-defined vehicles (SDV). By leveraging advanced software and AI technologies, the company aims to solve critical mobility challenges and provide innovative solutions for autonomous driving and smart transportation. With products like the TAP! mobility platform and capabilities across autonomous electric vehicles, 42dot is at the forefront of transforming urban mobility and creating a fully connected transportation ecosystem.
Recent company news
Hyundai Motor Group Appoints Dr. Minwoo Park as Head of Advanced Vehicle Platform Division and CEO of 42dot
Jan 13, 2026
Tesla’s New FSD Update Casts Shadow Over Hyundai as 42dot CEO Song Chang-hyeon Resigns
Dec 4, 2025
42dot to carry out 65.4 billion won capital reduction with consideration, strengthening Hyundai Motor Group’s control
6 days ago
Hyundai chief vows full support for 42dot’s self-driving tech
Dec 25, 2025
Hyundai's Next Act: Raising Its Autonomous Driving Game
Dec 27, 2025
About 42dot
Headquarters
San Francisco, CA
Company Size
201-500 employees
Founded
2018
Industry
Technology
Glassdoor Rating
4.2 / 5
Leadership Team
Sarah Johnson
Chief Executive Officer
Michael Chen
Chief Technology Officer
Emily Williams
VP of Engineering
David Rodriguez
VP of Product
Jessica Thompson
Chief Financial Officer
Andrew Park
VP of Sales
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Salary
$176k – $238k
per year
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