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Data Engineer

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Zoox

Zoox

1,001-5,000 employees

Develops autonomous, all-electric mobility vehicles

Robotics & Automation
Automotive & Transportation
Hardware
AI & Machine Learning

Compensation Overview

$164k - $265kAnnually

+ Sign-on Bonus + Amazon RSUs + Zoox Stock Appreciation Rights

Mid

San Mateo, CA, USA

Category
Data Engineering
Data & Analytics
Required Skills
Airflow
Apache Spark
SQL
Apache Kafka
Hadoop
Requirements
  • BS/MS degree in a technical field
  • Experience designing and building complex data infrastructure at scale
  • Advanced Structure Query Language (SQL) and data warehousing experience
  • Experience operating a workflow manager such as Airflow
  • Experience with large scale streaming platforms (e.g. Kafka, Kinesis), processing frameworks (e.g. Spark, Hadoop) and storage engines (e.g. HDFS, HBase)
Responsibilities
  • Design the data pipelines to support Zoox’s machine learning systems and data mining at scale
  • Develop and maintain ETL (Extract, Transform, Load) processes for data ingestion and transformation to make data readily available for ML models training and validation.
  • Maintain high quality data pipelines implementing data quality checks, ensuring data consistency and accuracy and adherence to data engineering best practices.
  • Design and implement data models and data storage solutions for fast, reliable and user-friendly data querying.
  • Build self-serve data dashboards for quick fact checking and ongoing reporting purposes.
  • Collaborate with data scientists, software engineers, and other stakeholders to ensure that the data pipelines meet the requirements for machine learning models and make recommendations for changes or upgrades.
  • Collaborate with legal, infrastructure, platform teams to develop effective solutions that aligns with data access, retention, privacy protection policies and regulations.

Zoox is at the forefront of transforming urban mobility with its focus on developing autonomous, electric vehicles tailored for efficient mobility-as-a-service. By prioritizing environmental concerns with vehicles designed to reduce congestion and pollution, Zoox stands out as a leader in creating safer and more sustainable urban transit solutions. Working at Zoox offers a dynamic environment where technology and sustainability intersect, providing a unique opportunity for those passionate about shaping the future of transportation.

Company Stage

M&A

Total Funding

$2.3B

Headquarters

Menlo Park, California

Founded

2014

Growth & Insights
Headcount

6 month growth

8%

1 year growth

18%

2 year growth

45%
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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • Zoox's association with Amazon provides strong financial backing and access to advanced technologies, enhancing job security and innovation potential.
  • The company's rapid expansion into new markets like Austin and Miami offers employees opportunities for career growth and new project experiences.
  • Zoox's focus on purpose-built autonomous vehicles positions it at the forefront of the self-driving car industry, offering employees a chance to work on cutting-edge technology.

What critics are saying

  • Incidents involving Zoox's self-driving vehicles, such as unexpected braking and crashes, could lead to regulatory scrutiny and operational setbacks.
  • The competitive landscape with established players like Waymo and Cruise may pressure Zoox to accelerate its development timeline, potentially compromising safety and quality.

What makes Zoox unique

  • Zoox's purpose-built autonomous robotaxi is designed specifically for self-driving, unlike retrofitted vehicles used by some competitors.
  • Backed by Amazon, Zoox has significant financial and technological resources to accelerate its development and deployment of autonomous vehicles.
  • Zoox's expansion into multiple cities like Austin, Miami, and Seattle demonstrates its aggressive growth strategy and commitment to broadening its operational footprint.

Benefits

Health Insurance

Maternity & Paternity Leave

Vacation & Paid Time Off

Sick Days

Free Lunch or Snacks

Employee Assitance Program