Senior/Staff Machine Learning Engineer, 3D Simulation

Zoox is hiring a Senior/Staff Machine Learning Engineer for its 3D Simulation group in Seattle, WA. This role focuses on advancing machine learning methods that improve 3D simulation variation and fidelity, while strengthening the connection between simulation and real-world data. Responsibilities include developing cloud-based training and data generation workflows, building 4D generative and world models, and improving rendering and tooling for realistic outputs at scale.

Key Responsibilities

• Research, implement, and optimize state-of-the-art machine learning approaches to increase 3D simulation variation and fidelity
• Partner with ML Researchers, Technical Artists, and Simulation engineers to integrate new ML techniques into production simulation
• Train 4D generative and world models to simulate rare scenarios
• Design scalable and usable cloud pipelines to support machine learning solutions for 3D simulation
• Enhance rendering and tooling to generate realistic data at scale

Required Qualifications

• 7+ years of experience with Python/C++ programming and algorithm design
• Experience building and extending radiance field ML models
• Experience with generative models for 3D or video content
• Publications or production experience in human-centric 3D vision, 3D reconstruction, or style transfer
• Strong mathematical skills and understanding of probabilistic techniques

Additional Technologies

• Python
• C++
• Houdini
• Maya
• Blender

Bonus Qualifications

• Experience automating 3D content pipelines using applications such as Houdini, Maya, or Blender
• Experience in distributed systems and cloud computing platforms
• Experience in generative camera, lidar, radar, or LWIR

Compensation Components

• Salary
• Amazon Restricted Stock Units (RSUs)
• Zoox Stock Appreciation Rights
• A sign-on bonus may be offered as part of the compensation package

Benefits

• Paid time off (including sick leave, vacation, and bereavement)
• Unpaid time off
• Health insurance
• Long-term care insurance
• Long-term and short-term disability insurance
• Life insurance

Accommodation for Applicants

If you need an accommodation to participate in the application or interview process, contact [email protected] or your assigned recruiter.

Application Note

You do not need to match every listed expectation to apply. Final hiring decisions are made by humans.