Machine Learning Engineer, 3D Simulation
Company: Zoox
Location: Seattle
Posted on: April 1, 2026
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Job Description:
The 3D Simulation group at Zoox is looking for machine learning
engineers to bring the latest research in 3D vision to improve
diversity and blur the line between simulation and reality. You
will have access to the best sensor data in the world and an
incredible infrastructure for testing and validating your
algorithms. Our ML group is working on generating rich and diverse
3D environments, humans, and environmental conditions, and you will
be able to contribute to all of these. In this role, you will:
Research, implement, and optimize state of the art machine learning
approaches to improve simulation variation and fidelity Collaborate
with ML Researchers, Technical Artists and Simulation engineers to
bring new ML techniques to our production simulator Build scalable,
useable cloud pipelines for machine learning solutions in 3D
simulation Improve rendering and tooling for generating realistic
data at scale Qualifications 3 years of experience with programming
and algorithm design Fluency in Python and C++ Experience building
and extending radiance field ML models Publications or production
experience in human-centric 3D vision, 3D reconstruction, or style
transfer Strong mathematical skills and understanding of
probabilistic techniques Bonus Qualifications Bachelor's, Master's
or PhD in computer science, mathematics, physics, or related field
Publications in your field (CVPR, ICCV, RSS, ICRA preferred)
Experience with generative models for 3D or video content
Experience automating 3D content pipelines using applications like
Houdini, Maya, or Blender Experience in distributed systems and
cloud computing platforms Experience in generative camera, lidar,
radar, or LWIR $151,000 - $257,000 a year Base Salary Range 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. Follow us on
LinkedIn Accommodations If you need an accommodation to participate
in the application or interview process please reach out to [email
protected] or your assigned recruiter. A Final Note: 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.
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