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Machine Learning Engineer - Autotuning

Zoox is developing the first ground-up, fully autonomous vehicle fleet and supporting ecosystem for mobility-as-a-service in urban environments.
Foster City, CA, USA
$160,000 - $245,000
Machine Learning
Mid-Level Software Engineer
Hybrid
501 - 1,000 Employees
3+ years of experience
AI · Automotive

Job Description

Zoox, a pioneering company in autonomous vehicle technology, is seeking a Machine Learning Engineer to join their innovative team. This role sits at the intersection of artificial intelligence and autonomous driving, focusing on developing systems that evaluate and enhance autonomous driving behaviors through learning from expert human drivers.

The position offers a competitive compensation package ranging from $160,000 to $245,000 in base salary, complemented by Amazon RSUs and Zoox Stock Appreciation Rights. Located in Foster City, CA, with a hybrid work arrangement, this role provides an opportunity to work on cutting-edge technology that will shape the future of urban mobility.

As a Machine Learning Engineer, you'll be responsible for designing and implementing ML systems that learn from human driving data, developing evaluation methods for autonomous driving, and creating AutoML systems to optimize driving software. You'll work with large-scale datasets and distributed training pipelines while collaborating with cross-functional teams including planners, simulation experts, and infrastructure teams.

The ideal candidate should possess a strong educational background in Machine Learning or Computer Science (BS/MS/PhD) and demonstrate proficiency in Python and PyTorch. Experience with building ML systems, training and deploying models, and working with large datasets is essential. The role offers comprehensive benefits including health insurance, paid time off, equity opportunities, and various insurance coverages.

Zoox is committed to diversity and inclusion, welcoming candidates from various backgrounds and experiences. The company is developing the first ground-up, fully autonomous vehicle fleet and the supporting ecosystem required to bring this technology to market. This position offers an exciting opportunity to be part of a fast-moving team working at the forefront of autonomous vehicle technology and the future of urban transportation.

Last updated 11 days ago

Responsibilities For Machine Learning Engineer - Autotuning

  • Design and build ML systems that learn from expert human driving data to model human-like driving behaviors
  • Develop evaluation methods that measure the human-likeness of autonomous driving
  • Develop AutoML systems to optimize autonomous driving software and improve alignment with expert human driving
  • Work with large-scale datasets and distributed training pipelines to deliver production-ready ML solutions
  • Collaborate cross-functionally with planner, simulation, and infrastructure teams to drive measurable improvements in vehicle behavior

Requirements For Machine Learning Engineer - Autotuning

Python
  • BS/MS/PhD in Machine Learning, Computer Science or equivalent experience
  • Proficiency in Python and PyTorch, with experience building ML systems
  • Background in training, evaluating, and deploying ML models
  • Comfortable working with large datasets and distributed compute platforms

Benefits For Machine Learning Engineer - Autotuning

Medical Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Equity
  • Paid time off (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
  • Life insurance

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