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Full-Time

Manager – Perception Algorithms

Posted on 7/19/2023

Zoox

1,001-5,000 employees

Self driving car robotics company

Automotive & Transportation

AI & Machine Learning

Compensation Overview

$221,000 - $319,000Annually

Mid, Senior

San Mateo, CA, USA

Required Skills

Data Structures & Algorithms

Requirements

BS, MS, or PhD degree in computer science or related field
Experience with training and deploying Deep Learning models
Experience with production Machine Learning pipelines: dataset creation, training frameworks, metrics pipelines
Fluency in C++
Extensive experience with programming and algorithm design
Strong mathematics skills

Responsibilities

Lead the team of engineers on CAS Perception Algorithms
Set the short and long term technical direction for the team
Collaborate on the broader company-wide directions
Coordinate cross-functional initiatives with other teams
Grow the team through hiring and guide the continued professional development of team members
Collaborate with engineers on the other parts of CAS Perception, CAS Verification & Validation, CAS Planner, and the Main AI teams

Desired Qualifications

Experience in CAS Perception, CAS Verification & Validation, CAS Planner, and the Main AI teams
Experience in autonomous vehicle technology

The Collision Avoidance System (CAS) is responsible for detecting and reacting to imminent collision situations in support of our vehicle’s overall safety goals. CAS Perception is responsible for processing raw sensor data from our vehicle’s world-class sensor suite using a combination of geometric, interpretable algorithms and deep learning to detect near-collisions with obstacles along our intended driving path, in the most challenging dense urban environments and under tight compute resource constraints. Overall CAS is parallel and complementary to our Main AI autonomy stack, and has a close relationship with our vehicle hardware and safety teams in order to architect redundancy into our overall driving system.

Responsibilities

You will lead the team of engineers on CAS Perception Algorithms leveraging technical and managerial skills to deliver high-impact results
You will set the short and long term technical direction for the team and collaborate on the broader company-wide directions
You will coordinate cross-functional initiatives with other teams across CAS Verification & Validation, Systems Engineering, QA, and more
You will grow the team through hiring and guide the continued professional development of team members
You will collaborate with engineers on the other parts of CAS Perception, CAS Verification & Validation, CAS Planner, and the Main AI teams to solve the overall Autonomous Driving problem in complex urban environments

Qualifications

BS, MS, or PhD degree in computer science or related field
Experience with training and deploying Deep Learning models
Experience with production Machine Learning pipelines: dataset creation, training frameworks, metrics pipelines
Fluency in C++
Extensive experience with programming and algorithm design
Strong mathematics skills

Compensation

There are three major components to compensation for this position: salary, Amazon Restricted Stock Units (RSUs), and Zoox Stock Appreciation Rights. The salary will range from $221,000 - $319,000. A sign-on bonus may be part of a compensation package. Compensation will vary based on geographic location, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience.

Zoox also offers a comprehensive package of benefits including paid time off (e.g. sick leave, vacation, bereavement), unpaid time off, Zoox Stock Appreciation Rights, Amazon RSUs, health insurance, long-term care insurance, long-term and short-term disability insurance, and life insurance.

About Zoox

Zoox is developing the first ground-up, fully autonomous vehicle fleet and the supporting ecosystem required to bring this technology to market. Sitting at the intersection of robotics, machine learning, and design, Zoox aims to provide the next generation of mobility-as-a-service in urban environments. We’re looking for top talent that shares our passion and wants to be part of a fast-moving and highly execution-oriented team.

Accommodations

If you need an accommodation to participate in the application or interview process please reach out to [email protected] or your assigned recruiter.

A Final Note:

You do not need to match every listed expectation to apply for this position. Here at Zoox, we know that diverse perspectives foster the innovation we need to be successful, and we are committed to building a team that encompasses a variety of backgrounds, experiences, and skills.

Zoox

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Zoox is reinventing personal transportation—making the future safer, cleaner, and more enjoyable for everyone. The company is building the infrastructure for self-driving cars.

Company Stage

M&A

Total Funding

$2.3B

Headquarters

Foster City, California

Founded

2014

Growth & Insights

Headcount

6 month growth

↑ 14%

1 year growth

↑ 36%

2 year growth

↑ 87%

Benefits

Health Insurance

Maternity & Paternity Leave

Vacation & Paid Time Off

Sick Days

Free Lunch or Snacks

Employee Assitance Program

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