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Senior/Staff Perception Machine Learning Engineer

3D Tracking

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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

$196k - $319kAnnually

+ Sign-on Bonus

Senior, Expert

San Mateo, CA, USA

Hybrid position in Foster City, CA.

Category
Applied Machine Learning
Computer Vision
AI & Machine Learning
Required Skills
Python
Computer Vision
Requirements
  • 7+ years of experience with programming and algorithm design
  • Fluency in C++ and Python
  • Experience with modern computer vision techniques like Transformers
  • Experience with tracking techniques like data association and state estimation
  • Demonstrated ability to create realtime systems that solve difficult perception tasks
  • Strong mathematical skills and understanding of probabilistic techniques
Responsibilities
  • Contribute to the ongoing development of new architecture based on new, state of the art ML research
  • Investigate, prototype and train/evaluate networks for solving data association problems ie: track-detection matching, using geometric and embedded features
  • Investigate, prototype and train / evaluate networks for solving recursive and / or moving window filtering / estimation problems for non-stationary non-Gaussian noise
  • Investigate, prototype and train / evaluate networks for solving dynamic occupancy estimation problems with and without agent/shape assumptions
  • Investigate, prototype and train / evaluate networks for solving causal / recursive multi-target multi-modal tracking problem

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 four passengers. Unlike competitors that retrofit existing cars, Zoox's approach allows for optimized safety and efficiency, with a strong commitment to sustainability through fully electric vehicles. The goal is to enhance urban transportation, making it smarter and safer while improving the quality of life in cities.

Company Stage

M&A

Total Funding

$2.3B

Headquarters

Menlo Park, California

Founded

2014

Growth & Insights
Headcount

6 month growth

7%

1 year growth

23%

2 year growth

47%
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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.

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Benefits

Health Insurance

Maternity & Paternity Leave

Vacation & Paid Time Off

Sick Days

Free Lunch or Snacks

Employee Assitance Program