Software Engineer, ML Platform (ML Serving)

Zoox is on a mission to reimagine transportation and ground-up build autonomous robotaxis that are safe, reliable, clean, and enjoyable for everyone. We are still in the early stages of deploying our robotaxis on public roads, and it is a great time to join Zoox and have a significant impact in executing this mission. The ML Platform team at Zoox plays a crucial role in enabling innovations in ML and AI to make autonomous driving as seamless as possible.


The Opportunity

Would you like to enable ML use cases for enabling autonomous driving, scene understanding, and automated mapping at Zoox? This role works across all ML teams within Zoox - Perception, Behavior ML, Simulation, Data Science, Collision Avoidance, as well as with our Advanced Hardware Engineering group specifying our next generation of autonomous hardware. You will significantly push the boundaries of how ML is practiced within Zoox.

We build and operate the base layer of ML tools, deep learning frameworks, inference libraries, and ML infrastructure used by our applied research teams for in- and off-vehicle ML use cases. We coordinate across all of Zoox to make sure that the needs of both the vehicle and ML teams are met. You will play a crucial role in reducing the time it takes from ideation to productionization of cutting-edge AI innovation. This team has a lot of growth opportunities as we expand our robotaxi deployments and venture into new ML domains. If you want to learn more about our stack behind autonomous driving, please look here.

In this role, you will:

• Build the off-vehicle inference service powering our Foundational models (LLMs & VLMs) and the models that improve our rider experiences.
• Lead the design, implementation, and operation of a robust and efficient ML serving infrastructure to enable the serving and monitoring of ML models.
• Collaborate closely with cross-functional teams, including ML researchers, software engineers, and data engineers, to define requirements and align on architectural decisions.
• Enable the junior engineers in the team to grow their careers by providing technical guidance and mentorship

Qualifications

• 4+ years of ML model serving infrastructure experience
• Experience building large-scale model serving using GPU and/or high QPS, low latency serving use cases.
• Experience with GPU-accelerated inference using RayServe, vLLM, TensorRT, Nvidia Triton, or PyTorch.
• Experience working with cloud providers like AWS and working with K8s

$189,000 - $258,000 a year

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.

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Accommodations

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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.

We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process, such as reviewing applications, analyzing resumes, or assessing responses. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans. If you would like more information about how your data is processed, please contact us.