Senior Machine Learning Engineer - Scene Intelligence
zoox· Autonomy Software
About this role
The Perception team at Zoox creates the "eyes and ears" of our self-driving robots. Navigating safely and efficiently in complex environments requires detecting, classifying, tracking, and understanding various attributes of surrounding objects—all in real-time and with exceptional accuracy.
As an engineer in the Scene Understanding team, you will develop advancedVision-Language-Action (VLA) models that perceive our vehicle's surroundings to identify hazards and make driving suggestions. You will utilize VLA models for detecting rare events and ensuring safe driving in these situations. You'll work with state-of-the-art machine learning models that operate in real-time on our robotaxi platform with minimal latency. Collaborating with world-class engineers and researchers across sensors, planning, and other teams, you'll have access to premium sensor data and cutting-edge infrastructure to validate your algorithms in real-world conditions.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the salary for the Senior Machine Learning Engineer - Scene Intelligence role at zoox?
The listed salary for this Senior Machine Learning Engineer - Scene Intelligence position at zoox is USD 189K–290K. This is an full-time role.
Where is the Senior Machine Learning Engineer - Scene Intelligence position at zoox located?
This Senior Machine Learning Engineer - Scene Intelligence role at zoox is based in Foster City, CA. The position is listed as on-site or hybrid. Check the full job description or apply directly to confirm the work arrangement.
Which team or department does the Senior Machine Learning Engineer - Scene Intelligence at zoox belong to?
This Senior Machine Learning Engineer - Scene Intelligence position is part of the Autonomy Software department at zoox. See the full job description for more information about the team structure and responsibilities.
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When was the Senior Machine Learning Engineer - Scene Intelligence job at zoox posted?
This Senior Machine Learning Engineer - Scene Intelligence position at zoox was posted on Mar 31, 2026. Apply as soon as possible — early applications are often reviewed first.
Senior Machine Learning Engineer - Scene Intelligence
zoox · 💰 USD 189K–290K
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