Software Engineer - Core Data Science
The Core Data Science team owns a suite of products that provide actionable insights to the on-vehicle software teams. In particular, our scenario search tools are used by teams developing and validating Zoox’s on-vehicle AI stack to estimate and analyze event rates at scale, enabling the launch of an autonomous mobility service. Our team also works closely with dedicated Data Science teams to develop key driving behavior metrics and direct new feature development, using large scale data from our autonomous driving fleet and simulations.
You are a good fit for our team if you are a software engineer with a propensity for big data analysis, or a data engineer / scientist with an understanding of and enthusiasm for sound software engineering practices. You will join a diverse, experienced team with rapidly growing scope and responsibility while also having access to a uniquely valuable data set in the autonomous vehicle industry.
- Collaborate with our software and systems engineering teams to build and support core scenario search capabilities for Zoox
- Work alongside our data engineering and data science teams to develop and use robust large scale data solutions
- Identify key areas of investment for our vehicle software teams
- Establish best practices and processes around data-driven decision-making
- Extensive experience with large-scale data processing frameworks, with preference for Spark or Hadoop
- Software development experience in a production environment, with preference for Scala, Python, or Java; or demonstrated experience learning new programming languages
- Familiarity with any version control system, with preference for GitExperience designing metrics and building mechanisms that deliver robust, actionable insights
- Good communication and collaboration skills
- Experience training and deploying ML models to large scale production use cases
- Basic familiarity with C++
- Experience with geospatial data analysisFamiliarity with or exposure to experimentation platforms
- Basic familiarity with any autonomous vehicle competency, e.g. perception, localization, prediction, planning, or controls
Compensation:
There are three major components to compensation for this position: salary, Amazon Restricted Stock Units (RSUs), and Zoox Stock Appreciation Rights. The salary range for this position is $192,000 to $273,000. A sign-on bonus may be offered as part of the compensation package. 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.
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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At Zoox, we're on a mission to redefine urban mobility, and we're looking for a passionate Software Engineer - Core Data Science to join our dynamic team in Foster City, CA. In this role, you will play a key part in developing innovative products that deliver actionable insights to our on-vehicle software teams. Our scenario search tools are vital for estimating event rates at scale, greatly contributing to the development of Zoox's autonomous AI stack. You'll collaborate with talented software and systems engineers while also interacting closely with our data science teams to derive essential driving behavior metrics from vast datasets collected from our autonomous fleet. If you bring a solid background in software engineering, love working with big data, and thrive in a collaborative environment, this could be your perfect team! Your responsibilities will include building and supporting our core scenario search capabilities and identifying investment opportunities for our vehicle software teams. With your experience in large-scale data processing frameworks and programming languages like Scala or Python, you'll help us establish best practices around data-driven decision-making. Join us and leverage our unique data ecosystems in the autonomous vehicle industry as we drive towards a revolutionary future.
Zoox was founded to make personal transportation safer, cleaner, and more enjoyable—for everyone. To achieve that goal, the team created a whole new form of transportation. Zoox will provide mobility-as-a-service in dense urban environments.
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