# Staff Machine Learning Engineer - Mapping
**Company:** [Zoox](https://hotfix.jobs/companies/zoox)
**Location:** Foster City, CA
**Salary:** $277K-$333K
**Experience:** 5+ years
**Skills:** Machine Learning, Deep Learning, Computer Vision, Python, C++, 3D Reconstruction, Slam, Hd Maps, Geospatial Data, Robotics
**Posted:** 2026-03-16
> Lead development of ML models and algorithms for HD 3D mapping in autonomous driving. Requires 5+ years experience, MS/PhD in CS, expertise in computer vision, deep learning, Python/C++, and cross-functional leadership.
## Job Description
## Responsibilities
- Design and develop novel algorithms and ML models for 2D/3D machine perception and mapping in real-world environments
- Contribute to large-scale, automated mapping pipelines
- Be a technical leader, maintaining coding and ML best practices and making architectural decisions
- Help set the vision and build technical roadmaps
- Coordinate cross-functional initiatives with Mapping, Perception, Planner, Simulation, Data Science teams
- Drive metrics and tools for development, validation, and progress measurement

## Qualifications
- MS or PhD (or equivalent with 5+ years) in Computer Science or related field
- Experience in computer vision or robotics
- Experience training and deploying deep learning models
- Proficiency in Python and/or C++
- Experience leading cross-functional projects

## Bonus Qualifications
- Experience with HD maps
- Experience with 3D computer vision, 3D reconstruction, or SLAM
- Experience with geospatial data and coordinate systems
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