# Software Engineer - Learned Trajectory Machine Learning Engineer

**Company:** [Zoox](https://hotfix.jobs/companies/zoox)
**Location:** Foster City, CA
**Role:** ML Engineering
**Salary:** $189k – $270k/yr
**Skills:** PyTorch, TensorFlow, Transformers, Reinforcement Learning, Imitation Learning, C++, Python, Machine Learning Pipelines, Deep Learning, Computer Vision
**Posted:** 2024-11-07

> Develops deep learning models using imitation and reinforcement learning to generate safe, efficient trajectories for autonomous vehicles. Collaborates with perception and planning teams, leveraging large-scale ML infrastructure for production deployment in urban environments.

## Job Description

## Responsibilities
- Develop new deep learning models using imitation learning and reinforcement learning to generate driving plans for autonomous vehicles.
- Work on techniques to estimate the quality of driving plans along dimensions of safety, progress, comfort, etc.
- Leverage large-scale machine learning infrastructure to discover new solutions and push field boundaries.
- Develop metrics and tools to analyze errors and understand system improvements.
- Collaborate with engineers on Perception, Planning, and Simulation to solve autonomous driving in complex urban environments.

## Qualifications
- BS, MS, or PhD degree in computer science or related field.
- Experience with training and deploying transformer-based model architectures and reinforcement learning.
- Experience with production Machine Learning pipelines: dataset creation, training frameworks, metrics pipelines.
- Fluency in **C++** or fluency in **Python** with basic understanding of **C++**.
- Extensive experience with programming and algorithm design.
- Strong mathematics skills.

## Bonus Qualifications
- Conference or Journal publications in Machine Learning or Robotics related venues.
- Prior experience with Prediction and/or autonomous vehicles or robotics in general.

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