Full-Time
Quantitative Risk Analysis Engineer
Performance Metrics
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Zoox
1,001-5,000 employees
Develops autonomous electric ride-hailing vehicles
Compensation Overview
$190k - $274k/yr
Senior
Company Historically Provides H1B Sponsorship
San Mateo, CA, USA
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- M.S. or higher degree in an Engineering or Science discipline with a strong focus on Statistics, Probability Theory, or Data Science
- Proficiency in quantitative analysis/modeling tools
- Ability to use Python to interface with Zoox-internal driving- and simulation data sources
- 5+ years relevant work experience in understanding and quantifying risks
- Collaborative team player with strong written and in-person communication skills
- Model the performance impact of specific robotaxi, including vehicle platform features, AI Behavior features, teleops and operations
- Understand and improve the performance of existing hardware and AI software with increasing fleet size and expansion of ODD
- Maintain the model and improve it to ensure high prediction accuracy
- Identify bottlenecks of performance and ensure the cross-functional effort in following up the improvement plan
- Communicate the model outcome to cross functional teams and executives, work closely with other quantitative research teams at Zoox.
- Metrics ownership in autonomous driving or robotics is a plus
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 for up to four passengers and is fully electric, promoting sustainability by reducing emissions. Zoox prioritizes safety through rigorous testing and collaboration with regulatory bodies. Additionally, the company is developing a user-friendly ride-hailing platform that uses data analytics to improve routing and reduce wait times. The goal of Zoox is to enhance urban mobility, making transportation smarter, safer, and more efficient.
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's expansion into Las Vegas with the 'Early Rider Program' increases market presence.
- Zoox's robotaxi at CES 2025 showcases advanced capabilities, attracting potential partners.
- Zoox's commitment to sustainability with fully electric vehicles reduces greenhouse gas emissions.
What critics are saying
- Increased competition from companies like Waymo and Cruise in urban areas.
- Potential delays in regulatory approvals for fully autonomous vehicles.
- Public skepticism and safety concerns could impact consumer adoption of autonomous vehicles.
What makes Zoox unique
- Zoox designs vehicles specifically for autonomous operation, unlike retrofitting existing cars.
- Zoox's vehicles feature a unique design with no steering wheel or pedals.
- Zoox integrates advanced AI systems for precise navigation in complex urban environments.
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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.
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