Senior/Staff Machine Learning Engineer, 3D Simulation

Zoox is hiring a Senior/Staff Machine Learning Engineer to advance 3D simulation ML for better variation, fidelity, and support for rare scenario generation.

Responsibilities

• Research, implement, and optimize state-of-the-art machine learning methods to improve 3D simulation variation and fidelity
• Partner with ML Researchers, Technical Artists, and Simulation engineers to deploy new ML techniques into a production simulator
• Train 4D generative models and world models to simulate rare scenarios
• Build scalable, usable cloud pipelines for 3D simulation machine learning solutions
• Improve rendering and tooling for generating realistic data at scale

Requirements

• 7+ years of experience in 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 foundation and understanding of probabilistic techniques

Technologies

• Python
• C++
• Radiance field ML models
• Generative models
• Cloud computing platforms

Benefits

• 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
• Life insurance
• A sign-on bonus may be offered as part of the compensation package

Bonus Qualifications

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

Location and Compensation

• Location: Foster City, CA (onsite)
• Base salary range: USD 225,000 - 320,000 per year
• The listed range applies only to base salary; total compensation may include Amazon Restricted Stock Units (RSUs) and Zoox Stock Appreciation Rights
• Compensation varies by geographic location and level; leveling is based on factors including relevant experience, domain knowledge, and interview performance

Accommodations

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

AI Tools Statement

• Zoox may use AI tools to support parts of the hiring process, such as reviewing applications, analyzing resumes, or assessing responses
• These tools assist the recruitment team but do not replace human judgment
• If you would like more information about how your data is processed, contact Zoox