Faction
Faction, based in South San Francisco, CA, develops driverless vehicles tailored for micro delivery and vehicle-on-demand services, focusing on practical integration with lightweight vehicle fleets.
Industry and Sub-Industry
Faction operates within the Industrials sector, specifically within the Automotive sub-industry. The company focuses on developing driverless vehicles designed to merge the speed and performance of traditional cars with the cost-effectiveness of motorcycles. The primary applications of Faction's technology are in micro delivery and vehicle-on-demand services.
Services
Faction offers a comprehensive end-to-end driverless vehicle platform. This platform is designed for practical integration with lightweight vehicle fleets and includes several key components. The fleet management system provides insights into electric and driverless fleets, covering aspects like daily missions, driverless status, route completion, and vehicle telemetry. Additionally, Faction leverages TeleAssist technology, which supports core safety and autonomous features by connecting a remote teleoperator for navigation in challenging scenarios.
Products
Faction's main products include TeleAssist and DriveLink. TeleAssist enables critical safety and autonomous features directly on Faction-enabled vehicles, allowing for remote navigation in edge cases. DriveLink is a digital vehicle platform that supports networked data and safety-critical autonomy features. It also includes over-the-air software updates to ensure the fleet remains up to date without manual intervention. Faction's robust vision system further adapts to various forms of micromobility.
Company Values and Benefits
Faction upholds several core values, including 'Innovate Safely,' 'Responsibility and Freedom,' 'Selfless Without Ego,' 'Truth and Authenticity,' and 'Enjoy the Journey.' The company offers benefits such as flexible vacation policies, monthly demo days, and comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage. Additionally, employees can benefit from a 401(k) plan and the convenience of great coffee at work.
Open Positions and Careers
Faction lists open positions on their careers page, providing detailed information on available roles and the application process. The company's team size stands at 25, and they operate out of South San Francisco, CA. Faction offers opportunities for both remote and partly remote work within the United States and Canada, aimed at attracting diverse and talented individuals to join their innovative team.
