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Senior / Staff Data Scientist
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Zoox
1,001-5,000 employees
Develops autonomous electric ride-hailing vehicles
Compensation Overview
$217k - $309k/yr
Senior
Company Historically Provides H1B Sponsorship
San Mateo, CA, USA
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- Master's or Ph.D. in Computer Science, Statistics, Mathematics, or a related quantitative field with 5+ years of experience as a Data Scientist.
- Strong programming skills in Python, including experience with relevant libraries such as scikit-learn, and Pandas & SQL.
- Expertise in a wide range of machine learning techniques, including deep learning, reinforcement learning, and statistical modeling.
- Experience working with large-scale datasets and distributed computing platforms (e.g., Spark, Hadoop) with solid understanding of data processing, feature engineering, and data visualization techniques.
- Strong communication and presentation skills, with the ability to effectively convey technical information to diverse audiences.
- Analyze large-scale datasets from various sources, such as fleet and simulation data, to extract actionable insights.
- Develop and evaluate novel algorithms and methodologies for data processing, feature engineering, model training, and performance optimization.
- Evaluate and validate model performance through rigorous testing and analysis, ensuring the safety and reliability of our systems.
- Communicate complex technical findings and recommendations to both technical and non-technical audiences.
- Mentor and provide technical guidance to junior data scientists and engineers.
- Experience working with autonomous driving data and algorithms, robotics, control systems or related fields.
- Experience with real-time data processing and low-latency systems.
- Publications in top-tier machine learning or autonomous driving conferences.
Zoox focuses on creating a fully integrated autonomous ride-hailing service designed specifically for urban transportation. Unlike other companies that modify existing vehicles for self-driving capabilities, Zoox has engineered its own vehicle from the ground up, optimizing it for safety, efficiency, and passenger comfort. The vehicle features advanced sensors, cameras, and AI systems that allow it to navigate complex city environments. It has a spacious interior that accommodates up to four passengers, ensuring a pleasant ride experience. Safety is paramount, with rigorous testing and collaboration with regulatory bodies to meet high safety standards. Additionally, Zoox's vehicles are fully electric, promoting sustainability by reducing greenhouse gas emissions. The company also develops a user-friendly ride-hailing platform that uses data analytics to improve routing and reduce wait times. Zoox aims to enhance urban mobility while prioritizing safety and environmental responsibility.
Company Size
1,001-5,000
Company Stage
Acquired
Total Funding
$2.4B
Headquarters
Menlo Park, California
Founded
2014
Simplify's Take
What believers are saying
- Zoox is expanding its operations with a new facility in Austin, Texas.
- The company plans to launch an 'Early Rider Program' in Las Vegas soon.
- Zoox's testing in Los Angeles shows flexibility in technology deployment.
What critics are saying
- Zoox faces competition from companies like Waymo and Cruise in urban areas.
- Regulatory delays could hinder Zoox's autonomous vehicle operations.
- Public skepticism about safety may impact adoption of Zoox's technology.
What makes Zoox unique
- Zoox designs vehicles specifically for autonomous operation, unlike retrofitting existing cars.
- The company integrates advanced AI systems for precise navigation in urban environments.
- Zoox's vehicles are fully electric, promoting sustainability and reducing emissions.
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↑ 1%Zoox to spend $1,200,000.00 to occupy 42,667 square feet of space in Austin Texas. Zoox to spend $1,200,000.00 to occupy 42,667 square feet of space in Austin Texas.Austin, Texas — According to state and local development sources, Zoox plans to invest $1,200,000.00 to build out 42,667 square feet of new space in Austin. The company plans to occupy the new space at 1340 Airport Commerce Drive, Bldg. #2 in Austin, on or about October 1, 2025. According to the company website Zoox was founded to make personal transportation safer, cleaner, and more enjoyable for everyone. To achieve that goal, the team created a whole new form of transportation
Zoox continues to grow its presence in california by expanding testing operations in LA.
Founded in 2014 and acquired by Amazon in 2020, Zoox is developing an autonomous vehicle designed from the ground up without a steering wheel or pedals.
The road to autonomous vehicles is long and arduous, and it has already taken one high-profile victim: GM’s Cruise. Elon Musk has been promising autonomy in Teslas for years. It’s still not here. Jesse Levinson, co-founder and CTO at Zoox, Amazon’s robotaxi subsidiary, will be the first to tell you that autonomy is very hard to do. “In the olden days of 20 years ago, AI wasn’t very popular, and most people thought it was a stupid thing to work on,” Levinson said. He thought inventing a car that could drive itself was “cool,” adding that “I was pretty convinced that someday in my lifetime, cars would drive themselves.”
In summer 2024, Zoox launched its fleet in Austin, making the capital city its fourth public testing site in the U.S.