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Software Engineer, ML Core

Zoox
Foster, CA Full Time
POSTED ON 4/24/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 6/25/2026
Zoox is on a mission to reimagine transportation and ground-up build autonomous robotaxis that are safe, reliable, clean, and enjoyable for everyone. We are still in the early stages of deploying our robotaxis on public roads, and it is a great time to join Zoox and have a significant impact in executing this mission. The ML Platform team at Zoox plays a crucial role in enabling innovations in ML and AI to make autonomous driving as seamless as possible.

The Opportunity

Would you like to enable ML use cases like autonomous driving, scene understanding, and automated mapping at Zoox? This role works across all ML teams within Zoox - Perception, Behavior ML, Simulation, Data Science, Collision Avoidance, as well as with our Advanced Hardware Engineering group specifying our next generation of autonomous hardware. You will significantly push the boundaries of how ML is practiced within Zoox.

We build and operate the base layer of ML tools, deep learning frameworks, inference libraries, and ML infrastructure used by our applied research teams for in- and off-vehicle ML use cases. We coordinate across all of Zoox to make sure that the needs of both the vehicle and ML teams are met. You will play a crucial role in reducing the time it takes from ideation to productionization of cutting-edge AI innovation. This team has a lot of growth opportunities as we expand our robotaxi deployments and venture into new ML domains. If you want to learn more about our stack behind autonomous driving, please look here .

In This Role, You Will

  • Design, develop, and deploy custom and off-the-shelf ML libraries and toolings to improve ML development, training, deployment, and on-vehicle model inference latency.
  • Build tooling and establish development best practices to manage and upgrade foundational libraries, i.e., Nvidia driver, PyTorch, TensorRT, etc., improve ML developer experience, and expedite debugging efforts.
  • Collaborate closely with cross-functional teams, including applied ML research, high-performance compute, advanced hardware engineering, and data science, to define requirements and align on architectural decisions.

Qualifications

  • 4 years of experience
  • Proficient in Python or C
  • Familiarity with any of the training frameworks and libraries like PyTorch, Lightning, Hugging Face, Ray, JAX, etc.
  • Familiarity with any of the GPU-accelerated inference on Nvidia hardware like CUDA, TensorRT, and/or XLA

Bonus Qualifications

  • Familiarity with Bazel and/or the C linker

$189,000 - $258,000 a year

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.

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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

You do not need to match every listed expectation to apply for this position. Here at Zoox, we know that diverse perspectives foster the innovation we need to be successful, and we are committed to building a team that encompasses a variety of backgrounds, experiences, and skills.

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.

Salary : $189,000 - $258,000

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