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Machine Learning Engineer, Agent Simulation

Zoox is developing the first ground-up, fully autonomous vehicle fleet and supporting ecosystem for next-generation mobility-as-a-service in urban environments.
Foster City, CA, USA
$141,000 - $234,000
Machine Learning
Mid-Level Software Engineer
Hybrid
501 - 1,000 Employees
3+ years of experience
AI · Automotive · Robotics
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Description For Machine Learning Engineer, Agent Simulation

Zoox, a pioneering company in autonomous vehicle technology, is seeking a Machine Learning Engineer to join their Agent Simulation group. This role sits at the intersection of artificial intelligence, autonomous vehicles, and robotics, offering an exciting opportunity to shape the future of urban mobility.

The position involves working with cutting-edge machine learning technologies to enhance agent behaviors in autonomous vehicle simulations. You'll have access to extensive real-world driving data and sophisticated testing infrastructure, making this an ideal role for someone passionate about applying ML to real-world robotics challenges.

The role combines practical machine learning engineering with innovative research, requiring expertise in deep learning, Python programming, and production ML pipelines. You'll be working on crucial aspects of autonomous vehicle development, from implementing state-of-the-art ML approaches to building scalable cloud pipelines for simulation solutions.

Compensation is competitive, ranging from $141,000 to $234,000, plus Amazon RSUs and Zoox Stock Appreciation Rights. The company offers comprehensive benefits including various insurance options and flexible time off policies. The hybrid work environment in Foster City, CA, provides a balance between collaborative in-person work and remote flexibility.

This is an exceptional opportunity for a machine learning professional who wants to contribute to groundbreaking autonomous vehicle technology while working with a talented team at the forefront of AI and robotics. The role offers significant growth potential and the chance to make a real impact on the future of urban transportation.

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Responsibilities For Machine Learning Engineer, Agent Simulation

  • Research, implement, and optimize state-of-the-art machine learning approaches to improve plausible agent behaviors
  • Find innovative solutions for agent behaviors and simulation analysis
  • Prove machine-learned algorithms have better performance than heuristics
  • Leverage large-scale machine-learning infrastructure to discover new solutions
  • Analyze the difference between behaviors in simulation and real-world
  • Work cross-functionally with safety and autonomy engineers
  • Build scalable, useable cloud pipelines for machine learning solutions for simulation

Requirements For Machine Learning Engineer, Agent Simulation

Python
  • BS, MS, or PhD degree in Computer Science or a related field
  • Experience with training and deploying deep learning models
  • Experience with production machine learning pipelines: dataset creation, training frameworks, metrics pipelines
  • Fluency in Python and a basic understanding of C++
  • Fluency with Numpy and PyTorch, TensorFlow or JAX
  • Strong mathematics skills

Benefits For Machine Learning Engineer, Agent Simulation

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
  • Sign-on bonus may be offered

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