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Machine Learning Engineer - Simulation Framework

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Foster City, CA, USA
151K-257K Annually
Mid level
Hybrid
Foster City, CA, USA
151K-257K Annually
Mid level
Develop and optimize a high-speed GPU-based simulation framework for ML training and validation. Apply reinforcement learning to solve behavior and path-planning challenges, bridge sim-to-sim and sim-to-real fidelity gaps, enable self-serve data generation for autonomy users, and write production-ready code integrating ML into core simulation architecture.
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Simulation is essential for Zoox to rapidly iterate on our driving software and hardware, and to validate our safety before we drive in the real world. We create virtual worlds to challenge our robots, from real-world data, entirely novel scenarios, or a combination of both. Our simulations need to run at a huge scale to cover everything that might happen, and to help prove our driving to be safe.

As a Machine Learning Engineer on the Simulation Core Team, you will focus on the intersection of machine learning and synthetic environments within our high-speed, GPU-based simulation framework. Our success depends on you driving ML efficiency while solving complex "sim-to-sim" and "sim-to-real" fidelity gaps, ensuring our safety-critical models train on data that perfectly aligns with physical vehicle behavior.

In this role, you will:

  • Develop and optimize our GPU-based simulation framework to support complex machine learning training and validation pipelines.
  • Apply reinforcement learning concepts to solve complex behavioral and path planning challenges in simulation environments.
  • Identify and resolve "sim-to-sim" and “sim-to-real” fidelity gaps to ensure parity between high-speed ML simulations, high-fidelity 3D environments, and physical vehicle execution.
  • Build systems that allow autonomy users to self-serve data generation and accelerate their training iterations.
  • Write robust, production-ready code to integrate advanced ML algorithms directly into our core simulation architecture.

Qualifications:

  • PhD or Master’s in computer science, robotics, machine learning, or a related field.
  • Deep understanding of reinforcement learning and its application in simulated or robotic environments.
  • Hands-on experience developing, training, and fine-tuning deep learning models using modern frameworks (e.g., JAX or PyTorch).
  • Strong proficiency in C++ and Python for building and deploying production machine learning systems.
  • Experience analyzing and bridging fidelity gaps between synthetic training data and real-world execution.

Bonus Qualifications:

  • Experience with GPU programming (CUDA) or high-performance compute clusters.
  • Automotive or autonomous robotics industry experience.
  • Strong background in deterministic systems and latency optimization.

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.

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Accommodations
If you need an accommodation to participate in the application or interview process please reach out to [email protected] 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.

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Zoox Foster City, California, USA Office

4000 E 3rd Ave, Foster City, CA, United States, 94404

Zoox Foster City, California, USA Office

1149 Chess Drive, Foster City, CA, United States, 94404

Zoox Fremont, California, USA Office

47540 Kato Road, Fremont, CA, United States, 94538

Zoox San Francisco, California, USA Office

60 Broadway St, San Francisco, CA, United States, 94111

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