Data Scientist – Mapping

Zoox; Foster City (CA); On-site; USD 176,000 - 240,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Paid time off

Stock options

Job summary

Zoox in Foster City, California is seeking passionate engineers to develop large-scale HD mapping algorithms and workflows that are essential for autonomous vehicle deployment. The ideal candidate will have strong knowledge in Python and statistical foundations, as well as experience with large datasets.

In addition to a competitive salary ranging from $176,000 to $240,000, Zoox offers extensive benefits including health insurance, paid time off, and stock options, fostering a diverse and innovative team environment.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in a related field.
• Deep understanding of hypothesis testing and regression analysis.
• Ability to handle large-scale datasets.

Responsibilities

• Design and build high-quality mapping datasets and data pipelines.
• Collaborate with machine learning engineers for model training optimization.
• Create benchmarking tools for model performance.

Skills

Python

Statistical Foundations

Data Cleaning

Education

BS or MS in Computer Science or related field

Tools

SQL

Databricks

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
• 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
• Databricks experience

$176,000 - $240,000 a year

Base Salary Range

There are three major components to compensation for this position: salary, Amazon Restricted Stock Units (RSUs), and Zoox Stock Appreciation Rights. A sign-on bonus may be offered as part of the compensation package. The listed range applies only to the base salary. 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 [e-mail] 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.