Machine Learning Engineer - 3D Vision Perception

The Perception team is responsible for fusing sensor data from multiple modalities and producing relevant representations for difficult and unstructured obstacles around the vehicle. We’re looking for someone with deep machine learning experience that can help with all stages of the model development lifecycle, including training, evaluation, and deployment.

In this role, you will:

• Design, develop, train and evaluate multi-sensor fusion based deep learning models to understand obstacles and environmental context

• Understand and curate real and synthetic datasets to improve our models

• Perform latency optimization and deploy models to our robot fleet

• Build a deep understanding of Perception gaps and behavioral issues around difficult obstacle types in order to help plan and prioritize our work

• Collaborate with Prediction/Planner team to deploy fully autonomous vehicles in environments with difficult and rare obstacles, extreme weather conditions, and complex driving scenarios

Qualifications:

• 5 years of industry experience or more

• Proficiency in Python and some knowledge in C++

• Deep Learning expertise, preferably with panoptic segmentation experience

• Experience developing multi-sensor fusion algorithms for object detection, panoptic segmentation or object tracking

• Familiar with Transformer architecture

Bonus Qualifications:

• Technical leadership experience with software or machine learning teams

• TensorRT or CUDA experience

• Experience of 3DGS for 3D reconstruction or novel view synthesis

$189,000 - $258,000 a year

Base Salary Range

There are three major components to compensation for this position: salary, Amazon Restricted Stock Units (RSUs), and Zoox Stock Appreciation Rights. A sign-on bonus may be offered as part of the compensation package. The listed range applies only to the base salary. Compensation will vary based on geographic location and level. Leveling, as well as positioning within a level, is determined by a range of factors, including, but not limited to, a candidate's relevant years of experience, domain knowledge, and interview performance. The salary range listed in this posting is representative of the range of levels Zoox is considering for this position.

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

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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.

We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process, such as reviewing applications, analyzing resumes, or assessing responses. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans. If you would like more information about how your data is processed, please contact us.