Senior Staff Machine Learning Engineer - Perception

at Zoox

Location

Boston, MA

Compensation

$277k–$389k USD

Type

full time

Posted

11/12/2024

Remote

Yes

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Market range · company + function + seniority

$257k—$285k—$317k

p25 · target · p75 · n=64

Posted $389k · well above market

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Aging · 65

·Open 713 days

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Job description

Our Perception team is responsible for using our sensor data to understand the complex and dynamic environments where we drive. In this role, you will have access to the best sensor data in the world and an incredible infrastructure for testing and validating your algorithms. We are creating new algorithms for segmentation, tracking, classification, and high-level scene understanding, and you could work on any (or all!) of these components.

As a Senior Staff ML Engineer, you will lead the development of machine learning algorithms that can range in influence from onboard autonomy to offboard autonomy and validation. You will collaborate closely with other teams specializing in Prediction, Planning, Simulation, and Safety Validation, influencing our overall technical stack. Your role will look at problems in a way that crosses team boundaries to prototype new approaches that influence the long term technical direction of multiple organizations within the company. The impact of the role can be in the form of impacting immediate company milestones to leading forward-looking exploratory projects.

Responsibilities

Develop new algorithms to understand the scene around the robot, and how that scene would evolve through time

Build multi-modal foundation models for on-vehicle and offline applications

Develop new algorithms to apply generative AI to simulation to improve the realism of our offline validation systems

Leverage our large-scale machine learning infrastructure to discover new solutions and push the boundaries of the field

Provide technical mentorship to the broader group of ML developers at Zoox

Collaborate with engineers on Prediction, Planning, and Simulation to solve the overall Autonomous Driving problem in complex urban environments

Qualifications

BS, MS, or PhD degree in computer science or related field

Experience with training and deploying Deep Learning models on sensor data-Experience with production Machine Learning pipelines: dataset creation, training frameworks, metrics pipelines

Experience with modern computer vision techniques

Strong mathematical skills and understanding of probabilistic techniques

Fluency in C++ or Fluency in Python with a basic understanding of C++

Extensive experience with programming and algorithm design-Strong mathematics skills

Bonus Qualifications

Publications in your field (CVPR, ICCV, RSS, ICRA preferred)

Experience with autonomous robots

Experience with realtime sensor fusion (e.g. LiDAR, camera, radar)

Experience with novel pipelines and architectures for convolutional neural nets 

Experience with 3D data and representations (pointclouds, meshes, etc.)

About Zoox

Zoox is developing the first ground-up, fully autonomous vehicle fleet and the supporting ecosystem required to bring this technology to market. Sitting at the intersection of robotics, machine learning, and design, Zoox aims to provide the next generation of mobility-as-a-service in urban environments. We’re looking for top talent that shares our passion and wants to be part of a fast-moving and highly execution-oriented team.

Accommodations

If you need an accommodation to participate in the application or interview process please reach out to accommodations@zoox.com or your assigned recruiter.

A Final Note:

You do not need to match every listed expectation to apply for this position. Here at Zoox, we know that diverse perspectives foster the innovation we need to be successful, and we are committed to building a team that encompasses a variety of backgrounds, experiences, and skills.

Base Salary Range

There are three major components to compensation for this position: salary, Amazon Restricted Stock Units (RSUs), and Zoox Stock Appreciation Rights. A sign-on bonus may be offered as part of the compensation package. The listed range applies only to the base salary. Compensation will vary based on geographic location and level. Leveling, as well as positioning within a level, is determined by a range of factors, including, but not limited to, a candidate's relevant years of experience, domain knowledge, and interview performance. The salary range listed in this posting is representative of the range of levels Zoox is considering for this position.

Zoox also offers a comprehensive package of benefits, including 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, and life insurance.

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