Zoox, an innovative autonomous vehicle company, is seeking a Senior Machine Learning Engineer specializing in Perception to join their team. This role presents an exciting opportunity to work on cutting-edge detection models using fused sensor data for autonomous vehicles. The position focuses on advanced projects aimed at developing next-generation driving software, including joint detection and tracking models, and implementing rich embeddings for downstream models.
As a Perception Engineer, you'll be at the forefront of developing more generalizable and adaptable models that will help Zoox navigate diverse and challenging circumstances. This role is crucial for the company's expansion into new areas and accelerating their mission to deliver safe and reliable autonomous mobility solutions.
The position offers a competitive compensation package including a salary range of $197,000-$252,000, Amazon RSUs, and Zoox Stock Appreciation Rights. The company provides comprehensive benefits including various insurance options and paid time off. Working in either Foster City, CA or Boston, MA in a hybrid setup, you'll collaborate with cross-functional teams including ML optimization, data labeling, metrics, and planning.
The ideal candidate should have an MS/PhD in Computer Science or related field, strong experience with PyTorch or similar ML frameworks, and a proven track record of deploying learned models into production. This role offers the unique opportunity to directly impact the future of autonomous vehicle technology while working with state-of-the-art machine learning approaches.