Machine Learning Engineer - AutoML

Zoox is looking for machine learning and software engineers to help improve autonomous driving quality using large-scale distributed evaluation, optimization, and data analysis. In this role, you will leverage real-world driving data and metrics to tackle optimization problems, develop innovative solution techniques, and play a vital role in shaping the evolution of our AutoML platform and workflows. You will work cross-functionally with engineers in AI platforms, Simulation, and Data Science. Your work will make a direct and measurable impact on vehicle driving behaviors.

Responsibilities

• Design large-scale optimization problems and analyze results using driving data
• Lead complex, cross-functional projects
• Design and implement features to improve optimization capabilities
• Improve training data quality 
• Communicate your work to other teams at Zoox

Qualifications

• BS/MS/PhD in Machine Learning, Computer Science or equivalent experience
• Experience in scaling optimization systems in production (e.g. hyperparameter tuning)
• 4+ years of relevant experience
• Fluency in Python
• Experience with distributed systems 
• 5+ years of relevant experience

Bonus Qualifications

• Fluency in C++
• Experience with black-box optimization and its application to hyperparameter tuning
• Experience with multi-objective optimization
• Experience with autonomous vehicles or robotics
• Experience building large-scale software services on the cloud

CompensationThere 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 $180,000 to $256,000. 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.