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Senior Machine Learning Engineer Perception Detection and Tracking
Job Location:
Job Location:
Boston, MA - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not provided by the employer
Monthly Salary:
Posted:
10 June 2026 (30+ days ago)
Posted:
Application Deadline:
8 September 2026
Application Deadline:
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Vacancies:
Job Summary
The Object Detection and Tracking team at Zoox deals with the perception of all people and objects that can move. Your role is to work on the ML model team to develop detection and tracking models and to integrate them into the vehicle stack.
In this role you will have access to the worlds best sensor data and an incredible infrastructure for testing and validating your algorithms. We are creating new algorithms for detection tracking classification and high-level scene understanding and you could work on any (or all!) of these components.
In this role you will...
- Define on-vehicle architecture for producing the core tracking results from the Perception stack. (Senior)
- Assist with the implementation of core tracking results from the Perception stack (Junior)
- Work with both the model and data teams to develop a high-performance efficient model that can run on a vehicle.
- Work with Perception data both on the input and output of machine learning models
Qualifications
BS or higher in Computer Science or a related degree
Familiarity with modern Sparse-BEV Joint Detection and Tracking models.
Hands-on experience with production ML pipelines including dataset creation metrics and optimization
Experience in Python PyTorch or a related ML framework
Bonus Qualifications
- Experience with CUDA code and/or TensorRT
- Strong mathematical skills and understanding of probabilistic techniques
- Experience implementing tracking systems
$214000 - $290000 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 candidates 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.
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. Were looking for top talent that shares our passion and wants to be part of a fast-moving and highly execution-oriented team.
Accommodations
If you need an accommodation to participate in the application or interview process please reach out to emailprotected 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.
Required Experience:
Senior IC
About Company
We’re reinventing personal transportation—making the future safer, cleaner, and more enjoyable for everyone. This is on-demand autonomous ride-hailing.
