Software Engineer - Simulation Graphics and AI/ML

Zoox; Foster City (CA); On-site; USD 160,000 - 235,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Health insurance

Stock options

Job summary

Zoox is seeking a Software Engineer in Foster City to develop high-fidelity synthetic data for training autonomous vehicle AI. You will work with the 3D Simulation group to implement advanced 3D graphics techniques and collaborate with multiple teams to enhance sensor simulation fidelity. The role requires 5+ years in 3D graphics with Vulkan/OpenGL, modern C++, and Python. Compensation ranges from $160,000 to $235,000, alongside a comprehensive benefits package which includes health insurance and stock options.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of expertise in implementing 3D graphics algorithms used in production.
• Experience with neural rendering techniques like Gaussian Splatting and NeRFs.
• Familiarity with probabilistic techniques in 3D linear algebra.

Responsibilities

• Research and optimize 3D rendering of sensor data using GenAI/ML.
• Collaborate with teams to improve sensor fidelity in simulations.
• Enhance tooling for generating realistic data at scale.

Skills

3D graphics algorithms using Vulkan and OpenGL

Modern C++ and Python development

Neural rendering techniques

Strong mathematical skills

Education

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

Tools

PyTorch

TensorFlow

Houdini

Maya

Blender

Job description

Software Engineer - Simulation Graphics And AI/ML

Develop high fidelity synthetic data for training and testing autonomous vehicle AI

Location: Foster City, CA, USA | Compensation: 160,000 - 235,000 USD / year | Job Tags: Software

About The Role

Foster City, CA • Software – Simulation • Full-time • Hybrid

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 real‑time 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 160,000 to 235,000. 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.