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Senior Data Engineer – UK Visa Sponsorship Available
Location: Oxford, UK (Hybrid Work Available)
Salary: £3,000 per month
Contract Type: Full-Time, Permanent
Visa Sponsorship: Available (Skilled Worker Visa)
Relocation Support: Funded

Oxa is a leading company in autonomous vehicle technology, delivering self-driving solutions that improve safety, efficiency, and sustainability in global transportation. With over 350 team members worldwide and offices in the UK, US, and Canada, Oxa is advancing commercial autonomy through AI-powered platforms like Oxa Driver, Oxa MetaDriver, and Oxa Hub.

This is your opportunity to be part of a purpose-driven company that's changing the way the Earth moves.

About the Role:
As a Senior Data Engineer on the Reasoning ML team, you will lead the creation and management of datasets and data pipelines for machine learning-driven autonomous planning. Your contributions will support the development and deployment of robust driving policies, using real-world and synthetic data to train and evaluate AV systems at scale.

Key Responsibilities:

• Design, develop, and maintain data pipelines for training and validating ML models
• Generate and curate datasets for behavior prediction and planning tasks
• Use Oxa MetaDriver to create synthetic data and simulate driving behavior
• Build cloud infrastructure to support experimentation and continuous deployment
• Create performance metrics and monitoring systems for models in production
• Work cross-functionally with engineering, AI, and robotics teams
• Mentor junior engineers and contribute to team hiring
• Drive operational excellence and ensure data integrity in mission-critical systems

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Mathematics, or related field
• Minimum 3 years of experience in ML data engineering or robotics
• Strong Python skills and knowledge of data processing libraries (e.g., Pandas, NumPy)
• Expertise in data pipelines, ML model evaluation, and dataset management
• Proven experience leading and delivering technical projects
• Strong communication skills and a commitment to responsible AI development

Preferred Experience:

• Master's or PhD in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field
• Experience with autonomous vehicle datasets (e.g., Waymo, nuScenes, Argoverse)
• Background in robotics or fielded autonomous systems
• Familiarity with Google Cloud Platform and MLOps workflows
• Previous contributions to industry publications or technical talks

Benefits:

• Competitive salary and annual reviews
• Company share scheme
• Hybrid/flexible work options
• £3,000 flexible benefits package (including private medical, critical illness, life insurance)
• Funded relocation and visa sponsorship
• 25 days’ holiday plus bank holidays
• Pension with salary exchange
• Pet-friendly workspaces and inclusive facilities
• Diverse and inclusive work culture with a strong focus on well-being

Who Should Apply:
You’re a data-driven engineer excited about deploying real-world AI systems in autonomous vehicles. You thrive in fast-paced, cross-disciplinary environments and want to play a key role in building the future of transport.

How to Apply:
Click “Apply Now” to begin your journey with Oxa. If selected, you’ll go through a multi-step, inclusive hiring process designed to help you and the team evaluate mutual fit.

Oxa is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to creating an inclusive workplace for all employees. Reasonable adjustments for interviews are available upon request.

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