Discipline Engineer - Autonomous Driving Algorithms

Role Overview Valeo is a global high-technology company and a leading automotive supplier committed to reinventing mobility through greener, safer, and more intuitive driving solutions. As a Discipline Engineer at Valeo Chennai, you will play a pivotal role in researching, developing, and deploying state-of-the-art algorithms for autonomous driving systems. This is an exciting opportunity to work at the intersection of automotive engineering and cutting-edge artificial intelligence within a globally recognised innovation leader. Key Responsibilities - Research, develop, benchmark, test, and document advanced algorithms for autonomous driving applications - Explore and evaluate new vision-based and multi-sensor technologies, ideas, and approaches for next-generation ADAS - Support Intellectual Property activities by generating Invention Disclosure Memos to facilitate patent applications - Participate in and contribute to design reviews across cross-functional algorithm development teams - Develop algorithms with a focus on deployment on embedded automotive platforms - Represent Valeo at industry working groups, technical conferences, and external forums - Support the design and delivery of in-house training sessions in your area of specialisation - Identify process inefficiencies in algorithm development workflows and propose or implement improvements - Stay current with advancements in automotive sensor-based ADAS, deep learning frameworks, and related techniques Required Qualifications - Degree in Computer Science, Electronics, Electrical Engineering, or a related technical discipline - Hands-on experience in algorithm development for autonomous driving or ADAS systems - Strong knowledge of deep learning frameworks and computer vision techniques - Experience working with embedded platforms and real-time system constraints - Familiarity with patent documentation or Intellectual Property processes is an advantage - Excellent communication skills and ability to collaborate in a multicultural global environment - Exposure to automotive industry standards and sensor technologies such as LiDAR, radar, or camera systems Why Join Us At Valeo, you will be part of a team of more than 20,000 R&D engineers across 31 countries, working on innovations that define the future of sustainable and intelligent mobility. Valeo is ranked number one in the automotive sector for sustainable development by Corporate Knights, offering exceptional career growth in a truly global and purpose-driven organisation.

- Algorithm development for autonomous driving or ADAS - Deep learning frameworks and computer vision expertise - Embedded platform development experience - Knowledge of automotive sensors including LiDAR, radar, and camera systems - Intellectual Property and patent documentation support - Strong research and benchmarking skills - Cross-functional collaboration and design review participation - Degree in Computer Science, Electronics, or Electrical Engineering

- Career growth opportunities within a global R&D organisation - Multicultural and collaborative work environment - Exposure to cutting-edge autonomous driving and ADAS technologies - Opportunity to contribute to patents and intellectual property - Permanent full-time employment with a globally recognised automotive innovator - Association with a sustainability leader ranked number one in the automotive sector