Machine Learning Engineer – Autonomous Driving TRATON Research & Development (R&D) is undergoing a major transformation to establish a strong, global Group R&D organization. Our goal is to deliver a time‑critical roadmap, outstanding customer value and drive innovation across our brands—Scania, MAN, INTERNATIONAL and Volkswagen Truck & Bus. We are looking for you to be part of this exciting change journey, shaping the future of Group R&D. Location and Contact TRATON R&D Germany GmbH in München (department TGRAAC1 (70471219)).Reference number: 4174.Start: 01.12.2025.Contact: Laura Maria Renauer, +4915167236300; department contact: Leonie Wulf. Your tasks Design and implement machine learning models for perception, prediction, and decision‑making in autonomous driving systems. Develop and maintain scalable data pipelines and infrastructure for training and evaluating ML models. Collaborate with cross‑functional teams including software engineers, data scientists, and system architects. Ensure data quality, consistency, and availability across distributed systems. Analyze large‑scale sensor and vehicle data to improve model performance and system behaviour. Your Qualifications Degree in Computer Science, Robotics, Data Engineering, or a related field. Strong programming skills in Python and experience with ML frameworks (e.g., PyTorch, TensorFlow). Solid understanding of data engineering principles and cloud‑based data processing tools. Familiarity with autonomous driving technologies and sensor data (e.g., LiDAR, radar, camera). Experience with distributed systems and large‑scale datasets. Knowledge of MLOps, data versioning tools and cloud‑native architectures (including infrastructure‑as‑code). Understanding of safety and validation requirements in automotive applications. Fluent in German (C2) and English (B2 or higher). Willingness to travel occasionally. Strong sense of responsibility, structured working style and excellent communication skills. Confident, proactive, and comfortable working in intercultural teams. We offer Flexible working hours with trust‑based working hours. Up to 80 % working remotely and 20 days/year working from abroad in the EU. 30 leave days + 6–8 additional free days due to conversion option. Attractive compensation with 5 special payments. Benefits and employee discounts including VW leasing offers. Company pension scheme. Digital learning from everywhere. Global career opportunities with TRATON brands in Sweden, USA and Brazil. Job Information Integrity and compliance are essential parts of our corporate culture. We promote diversity and equal opportunities and look forward to receiving diverse applications. Seniority level Entry level Employment type Full‑time Job function Manufacturing Industries Motor Vehicle Manufacturing #J-18808-Ljbffr