Skip to content
ZooxZooxFoster City, CA

Senior Machine Learning Engineer - 3D Sensor Simulation

Develops and optimizes ML-driven 3D sensor simulations (cameras, lidar, radar) using neural rendering techniques like NeRFs and Gaussian Splatting to generate high-fidelity synthetic data for AV AI training. Requires 5+ years experience with PyTorch/TensorFlow, Python/C++, and 3D graphics expertise.

239k – 333k/yr
Hybrid5+ YOEML Engineering

About the role

Responsibilities

  • Research, implement, and optimize state-of-the-art 3D rendering of sensor data, leveraging GenAI/ML and 3D graphics.
  • Develop realism metrics with V&V to show measurable impact of improved sensor fidelity.
  • Collaborate with Perception and Safety teams to improve realism of sensor simulation for high-fidelity synthetic data.
  • Improve rendering and ML inference tooling for generating realistic data at scale.

Qualifications

  • 5+ years of industry experience, and/or PhD, developing neural rendering techniques like Gaussian Splatting, NeRFs, or 3D reconstruction.
  • 5+ years of experience developing software with Python and/or modern C++.
  • Expertise with machine learning frameworks PyTorch or Tensorflow.
  • Familiarity with 3D graphics algorithms, such as 3D geometry and camera models.
  • Strong mathematical skills and understanding of 3D linear algebra and probabilistic techniques.

Bonus Qualifications

  • 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.

Skills

PyTorchTensorFlowPythonC++Neural RenderingGaussian SplattingNerfs3D Reconstruction3D GraphicsLinear Algebra

Similar roles

ML Engineering jobs
Sigma

Senior AI/ML Engineer

SigmaNew York, NY +1

Build and productionize AI/ML systems including recommendations, NLP interfaces, and agentic workflows. Requires 10+ years building production-grade AI/ML systems and experience with foundation models.

240k – 270k/yr
On-site10+ YOEML Engineering
Sentry

Senior Software Engineer, AI Evals

SentrySan Francisco, CA

Build evaluation infrastructure for AI systems at Sentry, designing datasets, benchmarks, and test harnesses to measure accuracy and reliability of debugging agents. Requires 5+ years experience, Python/TypeScript proficiency, and AI/ML background.

240k – 280k/yr
Hybrid5+ YOEML Engineering
Zoox

Senior Machine Learning Engineer - ML Agents and Planning

ZooxFoster City, CA

Develops ML models using imitation and reinforcement learning for agent behavior prediction and autonomous vehicle planning. Requires PhD +1 year or MSc +5 years experience, expertise in RL, transformers, and production ML pipelines.

242k – 290k/yr
On-site1+ YOEML Engineering
Zoox

Senior Machine Learning Engineer - Perception Mapping

ZooxFoster City, CA

Design, train, and integrate ML models for semantic map element detection in autonomous vehicles. Requires 5+ years experience, MS/PhD in CS, expertise in computer vision, deep learning, and PyTorch.

242k – 290k/yr
On-site5+ YOEML Engineering
Zoox

Senior Machine Learning Engineer - Perception

ZooxFoster City, CA +1

Develops cutting-edge perception models using fused sensor data for autonomous vehicles, focusing on joint detection/tracking and embeddings for downstream systems. Requires MS/PhD in CS, PyTorch experience, and production deployment skills.

242k – 290k/yr
HybridML Engineering