Senior/Staff Machine Learning Engineer - Perception Offline Driving Intelligence at Zoox

Foster City, California, United States

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Not SpecifiedCompensation
Senior (5 to 8 years), Expert & Leadership (9+ years)Experience Level
Full TimeJob Type
UnknownVisa
Autonomous Vehicles, AIIndustries

Requirements

  • MS or PhD in Computer Science, Machine Learning, or related technical field
  • Demonstrated experience training and deploying large language models (LLMs)
  • Experience building and maintaining ML training pipelines, including data preprocessing, model training, and evaluation
  • Proficiency in Python and ML libraries (PyTorch, NumPy) demonstrated through professional or research projects
  • Experience training with large scale datasets (e.g. tens of millions of videos)
  • Bonus Qualifications
  • Publications in top-tier conferences (CVPR, ICCV, RSS, ICRA)
  • Experience with autonomous robotics systems

Responsibilities

  • Lead the development of multimodal large language models that enhance our robotaxis' understanding of complex urban environments
  • Design effective model architectures and sophisticated training techniques, leveraging all the inputs from our sensor stack and the overall large scale data we have at Zoox
  • Drive end-to-end ML solutions from research to production, utilizing Zoox's extensive data pipelines and infrastructure to improve autonomous driving capabilities
  • Collaborate with perception, planning, safety, and systems teams to integrate your models into the vehicle's decision-making pipeline
  • Validate and optimize your solutions using real-world driving scenarios, directly contributing to the safety and reliability of Zoox's autonomous system

Skills

Large Language Models
LLMs
Multimodal Models
ML Training Pipelines
Model Architectures
Fine-tuning
Sensor Stack
Data Pipelines
End-to-End ML
Autonomous Driving

Zoox

Develops autonomous electric ride-hailing vehicles

About Zoox

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 can carry up to four passengers in a spacious interior, ensuring a pleasant ride experience. Safety is paramount, with rigorous testing and collaboration with regulatory bodies to meet high standards. Additionally, Zoox's vehicles are fully electric, promoting sustainability by reducing 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.

Menlo Park, CaliforniaHeadquarters
2014Year Founded
$1,206.2MTotal Funding
ACQUISITIONCompany Stage
Automotive & Transportation, Energy, AI & Machine LearningIndustries
1,001-5,000Employees

Benefits

Health Insurance
Maternity & Paternity Leave
Vacation & Paid Time Off
Sick Days
Free Lunch or Snacks
Employee Assitance Program

Risks

Increased competition from Waymo and Cruise may impact Zoox's market share.
Expansion into new cities introduces regulatory and operational challenges for Zoox.
Partnership with Williams Racing may divert focus from core vehicle development.

Differentiation

Zoox designs vehicles specifically for autonomous operation, unlike retrofitting existing cars.
Zoox's vehicles feature a unique, futuristic design with advanced AI systems.
Zoox offers a fully integrated ride-hailing service optimized for safety and efficiency.

Upsides

Zoox's expansion into Austin and Miami opens new markets and data collection opportunities.
Partnership with Williams Racing boosts Zoox's brand visibility in the U.S. market.
Hiring former Tesla executive Gao could accelerate Zoox's technological advancements.

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