Senior Software Engineer - Simulation Graphics and AI/ML

Zoox; Foster City (CA); On-site; USD 200,000 - 295,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in autonomous driving technology is seeking a 3D graphics engineer to enhance sensor simulation using advanced graphics and GenAI/ML techniques. In this role, you will collaborate with cross-functional teams to develop high-fidelity synthetic data essential for testing and validating algorithms, contributing to the cutting-edge of autonomous vehicle AI.

Benefits

Comprehensive benefits package including health insurance and paid time off.

Amazon Restricted Stock Units (RSUs) and Zoox Stock Appreciation Rights.

Qualifications

• 5+ years in 3D graphics algorithms production.
• Experience in neural rendering techniques like Gaussian Splatting and NeRFs.
• Strong mathematical skills and understanding of 3D linear algebra.

Responsibilities

• Research and optimize 3D rendering of sensor data.
• Collaborate with teams to evaluate sensor simulation fidelity.
• Develop realism metrics with V&V.

Skills

3D graphics algorithms

modern C++

Python

3D linear algebra

probabilistic techniques

Education

Bachelor's, Master's or PhD in computer science, mathematics, physics, or related field

Tools

Vulkan

DX12

Metal

OpenGL

PyTorch

Tensorflow

Job description

The 3D Simulation group at Zoox is looking for 3D graphics engineers to simulate sensors (lidar, radar, cameras), combining modern graphics and GenAI/ML techniques to close the gap between simulation and reality. You will have access to the best sensor data in the world and an incredible infrastructure for testing and validating your algorithms. Collaborate with Sensor Sim, Perception, and V&V teams to evaluate and iteratively improve the fidelity of sensor simulation. The 3D Sensor Simulation team’s work is at the core of creating high fidelity synthetic data for training and testing AV AI, as well as real time sensor data for hardware-in-the-loop simulation.

In this role, you will:

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

Qualifications

• 5+ years of expertise in implementing 3D graphics algorithms used in production using Vulkan, DX12, Metal or OpenGL
• 5+ years of experience developing software with modern C++ and Python
• Experience with neural rendering techniques like Gaussian Splatting and NeRFs
• Familiarity with machine learning frameworks like PyTorch and Tensorflow
• Strong mathematical skills and understanding of 3D linear algebra and probabilistic techniques

Bonus Qualifications

• Bachelor's, Master's or PhD in computer science, mathematics, physics, or related field
• Experience with generative models for 3D content pipelines using applications like Houdini, Maya, or Blender.
• Experience in 3D rendering for simulation, games, cloud computing, or VFX

Compensation

There are three major components to compensation for this position: salary, Amazon Restricted Stock Units (RSUs), and Zoox Stock Appreciation Rights. The salary will range from$200,000 to $295,000. A sign-on bonus may be part of a compensation package. Compensation will vary based on geographic location, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience.

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.