Software Engineer - Perception / Mapping Data

@ Zoox

Software Engineer - Perception / Mapping Data

Posted 2 months ago

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About the job

Zoox is creating autonomous vehicle technology and mobility solutions. This role focuses on designing HD mapping algorithms, datasets, and workflows to support safe, scalable autonomous driving.

Requirements

BS or MS in Computer Science
3+ years of experience
Proficient in Python
Experience with datasets and web tooling
Ability to clean and process noisy data

Qualifications

Proficient in C++ (bonus)
Experience in computer vision
Knowledge of geospatial data

Full job description

High-definition HD maps are foundational to enabling safe, scalable autonomous driving. We are seeking highly motivated engineers who are passionate about solving complex, real-world problems and building state-of-the-art mapping systems.

In this role, you will collaborate with a diverse, cross-functional team to design and develop large-scale HD mapping algorithms, workflows, and data pipelines. Your work will directly impact our ability to efficiently map new cities and continuously update existing maps at scale, playing a critical role in accelerating our autonomous vehicle deployment.

In this role, you will:

Design and build a high-quality, large-scale mapping dataset and data pipelines for training and evaluating machine learning models
Design and build tools for model performance benchmarking and introspection
Collaborate closely with machine learning engineers to define and refine data curation and model training strategies that drive measurable improvements in model accuracy and performance.
Collaborate cross-functionally with a variety of teams working on things such as perception, planning, prediction, simulation, etc

Qualifications:

BS or MS in Computer Science or related field and 3+ years of experience
Proficient in Python, TypeScript, React
Experience with large-scale, multi-modal datasets, and web tooling for model benchmarking and introspection
Ability to identify, clean, and process datasets containing high levels of noise or ambiguous classifications

Bonus Qualifications:

Proficient in C++
Experience in computer vision, machine learning algorithms
Knowledge of geospatial data and coordinate systems

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.

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