Senior/Staff Software Engineer - Simulation Graphics and AI/ML

Aioi Nissay Dowa Europe; Foster City (CA); On-site; USD 200,000 - 295,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

health insurance

paid time off

stock options

Job summary

Zoox is seeking skilled 3D graphics engineers in California to enhance sensor simulations through advanced graphics and GenAI/ML techniques. You will work collaboratively to improve realism in sensor data rendering and contribute to the development of high fidelity synthetic data.

The ideal candidate will have extensive experience with 3D rendering algorithms, modern programming languages, and neural rendering techniques. A competitive compensation package is offered, including a salary range of $200,000 to $295,000 along with generous benefits.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of expertise in implementing 3D graphics algorithms in production.
• 5+ years of experience developing software with modern C++ and Python.
• Strong mathematical skills and understanding of 3D linear algebra.

Responsibilities

• Research and optimize 3D rendering of sensor data.
• Collaborate to improve realism of realtime sensor simulation.

Skills

3D graphics algorithms implementation

Vulkan and OpenGL

C++

Python

neural rendering techniques

PyTorch

Tensorflow

3D linear algebra

probabilistic techniques

Education

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

Tools

Houdini

Maya

Blender

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 to enhance your traditional 3D graphics.
• 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 and OpenGL
• 5+ years of experience developing software with modern C++ and Python
• Experience with neural rendering techniques like Gaussian Splatting and NeRFs
• Familiarity with PyTorch or 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.