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Zoox

Data Scientist - Mapping

Foster City, California, U.S.
Full-Time
$176,000 – $240,000 per year

TLDR

Design and build large-scale HD mapping pipelines and datasets, collaborating across teams to map new cities and continuously update maps at scale to accelerate autonomous deployment.

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 

  • Strong Statistical Foundations: Deep understanding of hypothesis testing, experimental design, regression analysis, non-parametric/resampling methods (e.g., bootstrapping, permutation tests), and time-series analysis handling autocorrelated data.

  • Experience with large-scale, multi-modal datasets, benchmarking and introspection

  • Ability to identify, clean, and process datasets containing high levels of noise or ambiguous classifications

    • Bonus Qualifications:

  • Experience in computer vision, machine learning algorithms,

  • Knowledge of geospatial data and coordinate systems

  • Ability to write highly complex, optimized SQL queries for massive distributed databases,

  •  and Databricks experience

    • 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.

    Benefits

    Equity Compensation

    Amazon RSUs

    Health Insurance

    Other Benefit

    life insurance

    Paid Time Off

    paid time off (e.g. sick leave, vacation, bereavement)

    Stock Options

    Zoox Stock Appreciation Rights

    Zoox
    Zoox

    Zoox is building a fully autonomous vehicle fleet from the ground up, coupled with the ecosystem necessary to launch this technology into urban environments. By integrating robotics, machine learning, and innovative design, Zoox is paving the way for a new era of mobility-as-a-service.

    Founded
    Founded 2014
    Employees
    500+ employees
    Industry
    Automotive
    Total raised
    $990M raised
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