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# Machine Learning Engineer - 3D Sensor Simulation

- **Company:** Zoox
- **Location:** Foster City, CA, United States
- **Experience:** Experienced
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** 3D Computer Graphics Software, 3D Rendering, C++ (Programming Language), Cloud Computing, Python (Programming Language), Machine Learning, Maya, Tensorflow, Software Engineering, Visual Effects, Houdini (Software), Scripting, Pytorch, Gaussian, Information Technology, C++14
- **Published:** September 3, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.careerbuilder.com/job-details/machine-learning-engineer-3d-sensor-simulation-foster-city-ca--05dfb3d5-c04c-4265-897b-804481cd1187

## About the Role

* 2+ years of industry experience, and/or PhD, developing neural rendering techniques like Gaussian Splatting, NeRFs, or 3D reconstruction
 * 2+ years of experience developing software with Python and/or modern C++
 * Expertise with machine learning frameworks PyTorch or Tensorflow
 * Familiarity with 3D graphics algorithms, such as 3D geometry and camera models
 * Strong mathematical skills and understanding of 3D linear algebra and probabilistic techniques

Bonus Qualifications

 * Master's or PhD in computer science, mathematics, physics, or related field
 * Experience with generative models for 3D content pipelines using applications like Houdini, Maya, or Blender.
 * Experience in 3D rendering for simulation, games, cloud computing, or VFX, 3D Graphics, 3D Rendering, Automotive Automation, C++ Programming Language, Computer Science, Develop Methodologies, Ecosystems, Geometry, Graphics Algorithms, Linear Algebra, LinkedIn, Machine Learning, Machine Tool, Mathematics, Metrics, Physics, Python Programming/Scripting Language, Robotics, Simulation, Software Development, Team Building, Team Lead/Manager, Vehicle Fleets

## Description

* Research, implement, and optimize state of the art 3D rendering of sensor data, leveraging GenAI/ML and 3D graphics.
 * Develop realism metrics with V&V to show measurable impact of your improved sensor fidelity.
 * Collaborate with Perception and Safety teams to improve realism of sensor simulation for high fidelity synthetic data.
 * Improve rendering and ML inference tooling for generating realistic data at scale.


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