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

Company Historically Provides H1B Sponsorship

San Mateo, CA, USA

This position is hybrid, requiring some in-office days.

Category
Applied Machine Learning
AI Research
AI & Machine Learning
Software Engineering
Required Skills
Python
Machine Learning
C/C++
Reinforcement Learning

You match the following Zoox's candidate preferences

Employers are more likely to interview you if you match these preferences:

Degree
Experience
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, rather than retrofitting existing cars. The vehicle features advanced sensors and AI systems for navigating urban environments, with a spacious interior for up to four passengers. Safety is a priority, with extensive testing and collaboration with regulatory bodies to ensure high standards. Additionally, Zoox's electric vehicles promote sustainability by reducing emissions, while their user-friendly platform enhances the ride-hailing experience.

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 into San Francisco and Las Vegas targets key urban markets.
  • Partnership with Williams Racing boosts brand visibility in high-profile US events.
  • Collaboration with Nvidia enhances autonomous driving capabilities with advanced AI.

What critics are saying

  • Competition from Waymo and Tesla could impact Zoox's market share.
  • Shift from x86 to Arm architecture may require significant tech investment.
  • Nvidia and Uber's partnership could outpace Zoox's technology advancements.

What makes Zoox unique

  • Zoox designs vehicles specifically for autonomous operation, unlike retrofitting existing cars.
  • The vehicle's unique design lacks a traditional steering wheel, enhancing passenger space.
  • Zoox's holistic approach optimizes safety, efficiency, and passenger comfort in urban environments.

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Benefits

Health Insurance

Maternity & Paternity Leave

Vacation & Paid Time Off

Sick Days

Free Lunch or Snacks

Employee Assitance Program