3D Rendering ML Engineer (NeRF/GenAI)

Jobzhr; Foster City (CA); On-site; USD 176,000 - 257,000; Full time

Job summary

Zoox is hiring a role focused on advancing neural rendering for sensor data and high-fidelity 3D simulations. The position emphasizes GenAI/ML-driven rendering, accuracy via realism metrics, and collaboration with Perception and Safety teams.

Candidates should have 2+ years in industry or PhD in related fields, strong Python/C++ skills, and expertise in PyTorch/TensorFlow, 3D graphics, and linear algebra. Compensation aligns with industry standards for senior roles in California.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of industry experience or PhD in neural rendering techniques (Gaussian Splatting, NeRFs, 3D reconstruction).
• 2+ years of Python and/or modern C++ development.
• Expertise with PyTorch or TensorFlow.
• Familiarity with 3D graphics algorithms, geometry, and camera models.
• Strong math, 3D linear algebra, and probabilistic methods.

Responsibilities

• Research, implement, and optimize state of the art 3D rendering of sensor data leveraging GenAI/ML and 3D graphics.
• Develop realism metrics with V&V to show measurable impact of improved sensor fidelity.
• Collaborate with Perception and Safety teams to improve realism of sensor simulation for high fidelity synthetic data.
• Improve rendering and ML inference tooling for generating realistic data at scale.

Skills

Neural rendering

Python

C++

PyTorch

3D graphics

Linear algebra

Probabilistic methods

Education

PhD in CS/Math/Physics

Tools

Houdini

Maya

Blender

Job description

Zoox is hiring a role focused on advancing neural rendering for sensor data and high-fidelity 3D simulations. The position emphasizes GenAI/ML-driven rendering, accuracy via realism metrics, and collaboration with Perception and Safety teams.

Candidates should have 2+ years in industry or PhD in related fields, strong Python/C++ skills, and expertise in PyTorch/TensorFlow, 3D graphics, and linear algebra. Compensation aligns with industry standards for senior roles in California.