Full-Time

Senior/Staff Software Engineer

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Zoox

Zoox

1,001-5,000 employees

Develops autonomous electric ride-hailing vehicles

Automotive & Transportation
Energy
AI & Machine Learning

Compensation Overview

$230k - $332kAnnually

+ Sign-on Bonus

Senior, Expert

San Mateo, CA, USA

Hybrid position requiring in-office presence.

Category
Applied Machine Learning
AI Research
AI & Machine Learning
Software Engineering
Required Skills
Python
Machine Learning
C/C++
Reinforcement Learning
Requirements
  • BS, MS, or PhD degree in computer science or related field
  • Experience with training and deploying transformer-based model architectures and reinforcement learning
  • Experience with production Machine Learning pipelines: dataset creation, training frameworks, metrics pipelines
  • Fluency in C++ or fluency in Python with a basic understanding of C++
  • Extensive experience with programming and algorithm design
  • Strong mathematics skills
Responsibilities
  • Develop new deep learning models that use imitation learning and reinforcement learning to generate driving plans for our autonomous vehicle
  • Work on techniques to estimate the quality of those driving plans along the dimensions of safety, progress, comfort etc.
  • Leverage large-scale machine learning infrastructure to discover new solutions and push the boundaries of the field
  • Develop metrics and tools to analyze errors and understand improvements of our systems
  • Collaborate with engineers on Perception, Planning, and Simulation to solve the overall Autonomous Driving problem in complex urban environments
Desired Qualifications
  • Conference or Journal publications in Machine Learning or Robotics related venues
  • Prior experience with Prediction and/or autonomous vehicles or robotics in general

Zoox is developing a fully integrated autonomous ride-hailing service with a vehicle designed specifically for self-driving. This vehicle features advanced sensors and AI systems for navigating urban environments and can comfortably accommodate up to four passengers. Unlike competitors that retrofit existing cars, Zoox's approach allows for optimized safety and efficiency. The company is committed to sustainability with its fully electric vehicles and aims to enhance urban transportation quality.

Company Stage

Acquired

Total Funding

$1.2B

Headquarters

Menlo Park, California

Founded

2014

Growth & Insights
Headcount

6 month growth

0%

1 year growth

4%

2 year growth

0%
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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • Zoox's expansion to San Francisco and Las Vegas boosts market presence and data collection.
  • Partnership with Williams Racing enhances brand visibility in the competitive autonomous vehicle market.
  • Hiring of former Tesla Autopilot head could accelerate innovation in self-driving technology.

What critics are saying

  • Competition from Waymo and Cruise may impact Zoox's market share in key areas.
  • Nvidia and Uber's AI advancements could outpace Zoox's current self-driving capabilities.
  • Shift from x86 to Arm architecture may disrupt Zoox's technology stack, requiring costly adaptations.

What makes Zoox unique

  • Zoox designs vehicles specifically for autonomous operation, unlike retrofitting existing cars.
  • Zoox's robotaxi features four-wheel steering and bi-directional capabilities for urban maneuverability.
  • Zoox's holistic approach optimizes safety, efficiency, and passenger comfort in autonomous vehicles.

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Benefits

Health Insurance

Maternity & Paternity Leave

Vacation & Paid Time Off

Sick Days

Free Lunch or Snacks

Employee Assitance Program