
About Zoox
Revolutionizing transportation with autonomous vehicle technology
Key Highlights
- Raised $1.2 billion in Series B funding
- Headquartered in Foster City, CA with 1001+ employees
- Innovative vehicle design with independent wheels and no front/back
- Part of a $2 trillion industry projected by 2030
Zoox, headquartered in Foster City, CA, is pioneering autonomous vehicle technology with a unique driverless ecosystem. The company has raised $1.2 billion in Series B funding and employs over 1,000 people. Its innovative vehicle design, revealed in December 2020, features independent wheels and a b...
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Zoox offers work-from-home opportunities, comprehensive health insurance, and generous paid parental leave. Employees enjoy unlimited flexible paid ti...
🌟 Culture
At Zoox, the culture is centered around innovation in autonomous transportation, with a focus on safety and enjoyment. The company promotes a collabor...

Software Engineering
Zoox • Foster City - On-Site
Skills & Technologies
Overview
Zoox is hiring a Software Engineer for their ML Core team to enable machine learning innovations for autonomous driving. You'll work with Python and various ML frameworks to enhance the capabilities of robotaxis. This position requires experience in machine learning and data science.
Job Description
Who you are
You have a strong background in software engineering with a focus on machine learning — you've worked on projects that involve autonomous systems and understand the intricacies of deploying ML models in production environments. Your experience with Python and deep learning frameworks enables you to contribute effectively to the development of innovative solutions. You are comfortable collaborating with cross-functional teams, including perception, behavior ML, and data science, to ensure that the needs of both the vehicle and ML teams are met. You thrive in a fast-paced environment where you can push the boundaries of how ML is practiced and are eager to learn about the latest advancements in the field.
You possess a solid understanding of data science principles and have experience with automated mapping and scene understanding — your analytical skills allow you to derive insights from complex datasets and contribute to the development of robust ML tools. You are passionate about improving the efficiency of ML workflows and reducing the time it takes to bring cutting-edge AI innovations to production. You are excited about the opportunity to work on autonomous driving technologies and make a significant impact in the transportation industry.
What you'll do
In this role, you will work closely with various ML teams at Zoox to enable machine learning use cases that enhance the capabilities of our autonomous robotaxis. You will be responsible for building and operating the base layer of ML tools, deep learning frameworks, and inference libraries that our applied research teams rely on for in- and off-vehicle ML use cases. Your contributions will help streamline the process from ideation to productionization of AI innovations, ensuring that our robotaxis are equipped with the latest advancements in machine learning.
You will collaborate with the Advanced Hardware Engineering group to specify the next generation of autonomous hardware, ensuring that our ML infrastructure is optimized for performance and reliability. Your role will involve coordinating across teams to address the unique challenges posed by autonomous driving and to ensure that our ML solutions are seamlessly integrated into the overall system architecture. You will have the opportunity to push the boundaries of ML practices within Zoox and contribute to the growth of our robotaxi deployments.
What we offer
At Zoox, we are committed to reimagining transportation and building a future where autonomous robotaxis are safe, reliable, and enjoyable for everyone. You will be part of a dynamic team that is at the forefront of innovation in the transportation industry. We offer competitive compensation and benefits, as well as opportunities for professional growth and development. Join us in our mission to transform the way people move and experience the future of transportation.
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