Senior Machine Learning Engineer – Perception Localization

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  • Zoox
  • Foster City, ND
  • Full-Time
  • 4 days ago
  • USD 242000 - 290000
Published
May 5, 2026
Location
Foster City, Canada
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Senior Machine Learning Engineer – Perception Localization: our view in 3 lines...

  • The Role: A senior engineer role to research, implement, train and integrate vision-based ML models for perception and localization in autonomous vehicle systems.
  • The Person: The person will research, implement and train ML models for vision-based localization, curate datasets, collaborate on and execute model validation pipelines, integrate models into the autonomy system, and provide technical leadership.
  • Requirements: Experience in computer vision based pose estimation, training and deploying deep learning models, Python libraries (pytorch, numpy), and C++ is required.

Job Description

The Perception team at Zoox is fundamental to our autonomous vehicle technology, creating the understanding of the world for our self-driving robots. We enable safe and efficient navigation in complex environments through sophisticated detection, classification, and tracking systems.

As an engineer on the Localization team, you will be a key contributor to Zoox’s online pose estimation systems. This role focuses on improving the ML systems that utilize cameras for Localization. You will design, train, validate, and integrate computer vision models into the online software system. Your work will enable important milestones to scaling and autonomy capabilities and will be critical to the success of Zoox.

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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If you need an accommodation to participate in the application or interview process please reach out to accommodations@zoox.com 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.
Key Skills
? Key Skills in dark blue have been inferred based on similar industry roles
Python Pytorch C++ Computer Vision Deep Learning SLAM CUDA Model Deployment Machine Learning C R

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