Vehicle Dynamics Simulation Engineer

Join Zoox as a Vehicle Dynamics Simulation Engineer, where you will play a crucial role in advancing the future of autonomous mobility. You will be responsible for developing and executing simulation models that accurately represent the vehicle dynamics and behavior in diverse driving scenarios. This position offers the opportunity to collaborate with a team…

Join the dynamic 3D Simulation team at Zoox, where we blend advanced Machine Learning and cutting-edge 3D graphics to create realistic simulations of sensors such as cameras, lidar, and radar. In this pivotal role, you will utilize world-class sensor data and a robust testing infrastructure to develop and refine algorithms that enhance the accuracy of sensor simulations. Collaborate closely with teams across Sensor Simulation, Perception, and Verification & Validation to continuously elevate the fidelity of our synthetic data, which is crucial for training and testing autonomous vehicle AI, as well as for real-time simulations involving hardware-in-the-loop.

Join Zoox’s dynamic System Design and Mission Assurance (SDMA) team, where we are committed to constructing a robust Safety Case and validating the safety of our autonomous driving vehicles. Our mission is to empower rapid iterations and expand capabilities through innovative, reliable, and pragmatic safety engineering. As a Platform Systems Simulation Test Engineer, you will collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to develop and rigorously test systems that support our groundbreaking robotaxi, ensuring the safety and performance of our advanced closed-loop drive system.In this role, you will leverage your strong technical expertise to build comprehensive simulation test suites, automate data post-processing, maintain high-fidelity simulation environments, and strategically define the ideal balance between vehicle testing and simulation efforts.

Join the innovative 3D Simulation team at Zoox, where we are at the forefront of merging cutting-edge machine learning with advanced 3D vision technology. We are seeking passionate machine learning engineers to help enhance the realism in simulations and promote diversity within virtual environments. You will leverage unparalleled access to world-class sensor data and a robust infrastructure designed for rigorous testing and validation of your algorithms. Our ML team is dedicated to generating intricate and diverse 3D environments, including lifelike representations of humans and varying environmental conditions. Your contributions will be instrumental in shaping the future of automated driving technology.

Join Zoox as a Machine Learning Engineer specializing in Simulation Scenario Generation. In this role, you will be at the forefront of developing advanced algorithms and machine learning models that drive our autonomous vehicle technology. Your expertise will help create realistic simulations for testing and refining our systems, ensuring safety and efficiency on the road.

Are you passionate about leveraging machine learning to solve intricate challenges in the realm of autonomous vehicle testing? Join our Simulation Scenario Generation team at Zoox, where we are seeking a skilled Machine Learning Engineer to drive the development of innovative, scalable workflows for creating autonomous vehicle scenarios. Your work will encompass the generation of extensive traffic simulations and the enhancement of our intelligent AI systems to facilitate the creation of synthetic scenarios derived from natural language test specifications. This role presents a unique opportunity to make a significant impact on user experience while playing a vital role in advancing AI-driven safety validation for autonomous vehicles.

Join Zoox as a Machine Learning Engineer Intern in Simulation and gain invaluable hands-on experience with cutting-edge technology. Our internship program not only offers mentorship from some of the brightest minds in the industry but also invites you to contribute to our innovative mission. We seek candidates who exhibit exceptional academic performance, extracurricular involvement, intellectual curiosity, and a genuine passion for advancing Zoox's groundbreaking work.The Simulation team at Zoox is responsible for generating high-fidelity synthetic data essential for the training and evaluation of our autonomous vehicle AI systems, as well as providing real-time sensor data for hardware-in-the-loop simulations. With Zoox vehicles operating in various cities across the United States, our Simulation team ensures that we are always prepared for success.As a Machine Learning Engineer Intern focused on Simulation, you will have the opportunity to join one of several teams:On the 3D World Simulation team, your role will involve enhancing our simulation pipeline to accurately replicate dynamic actors. You will conduct research on various reconstruction algorithms and integrate the most effective solutions into our simulation framework.Within the Agent Simulation team, your focus will be on developing and refining models that authentically simulate the behaviors of road agents, including pedestrians and vehicles. Your expertise in software engineering and machine learning will be crucial in ensuring these agents exhibit a diverse range of plausible human behaviors, vital for validating the safety and efficacy of Zoox's autonomous driving technology.In the 3D Sensor Simulation team, you will assist in generating high-fidelity synthetic data to train and test autonomous vehicle AI, as well as provide real-time sensor data for hardware-in-the-loop simulations. You will develop 3D machine learning models and training datasets while collaborating closely with the Sensors, Perception, and Validation teams to enhance the fidelity of our sensor simulations.On the Scenario Authoring team, you'll work to create intelligent AI systems capable of generating novel scenarios that validate the safety and performance of Zoox's autonomous driving technology. Utilizing your software engineering and machine learning skills, you will gather data, refine existing diffusion models, enhance our LLM agent, and assess outcomes against customer requirements.Lastly, as part of the Scenario Automation team, you will build tools for scenario generation and analysis to evaluate robotic behavior through simulation. Your skills in software engineering and machine learning will be essential in recreating complex scenarios to assess performance.

Join the dynamic 3D Simulation team at Zoox as a Senior Machine Learning Engineer specializing in 3D sensor simulation. In this pivotal role, you will harness advanced machine learning and generative AI techniques alongside state-of-the-art 3D graphics to create realistic simulations of various sensors, including cameras, lidar, and radar. You will have unparalleled access to top-tier sensor data and a robust infrastructure designed for thorough testing and validation of your algorithms. Collaborate closely with teams across Sensor Simulation, Perception, and Verification & Validation to enhance the accuracy and realism of sensor simulations. Your contributions will be critical in generating high-fidelity synthetic data for autonomous vehicle training and testing, as well as supporting real-time sensor data for hardware-in-the-loop simulations.

Join Zoox, a trailblazer in reshaping transportation, as a Senior Vehicle Attributes Engineer. In this pivotal role, you will collaborate with top-tier professionals in robotics, controls, and vehicle engineering to actualize an innovative autonomous ride-sharing platform. As an integral member of the Vehicle Integration team, you will lead attribute-focused teams, coordinate cross-functional initiatives, and ensure that every aspect of our vehicles adheres to the utmost standards of performance, comfort, and safety.

Join our innovative team as a Senior / Staff 3D Engine Software Engineer - Simulation at Zoox. You will play a pivotal role in developing state-of-the-art 3D engine technology, contributing to groundbreaking simulation projects that enhance the capabilities of our autonomous vehicles.

Join the pioneering 3D Simulation team at Zoox, where we are redefining the boundaries between simulation and reality through innovative machine learning solutions. We are seeking talented Machine Learning Engineers who are passionate about leveraging cutting-edge research in 3D vision. In this role, you will have unparalleled access to world-class sensor data and a robust infrastructure that empowers you to test and validate your algorithms effectively. Collaborate with our ML experts to create dynamic and diverse 3D environments, including realistic human interactions and varying environmental conditions, making a significant impact on the future of autonomous vehicles.

Join Zoox as an Autonomous Vehicle Safety Software Engineer and be at the forefront of transforming transportation technology. In this role, you will contribute to the development and enhancement of software systems that ensure the safety and reliability of our autonomous vehicles.As a key member of our engineering team, you will collaborate closely with cross-functional teams to design, implement, and test software solutions that meet rigorous safety standards. Your expertise will help drive the evolution of our vehicle systems, ensuring that they operate seamlessly and safely in complex environments.

Join Zoox as a Vehicle Integration Project Coordinator, where our mission is to enhance safety and performance in autonomous vehicle technology. This role is based onsite in Foster City, CA, requiring a commitment of five days in the office, with occasional travel within the Greater Bay Area.As a key member of our esteemed engineering team, which boasts expertise in robotics, vehicle engineering, and control systems, you will play a pivotal role in achieving our vehicle performance goals.Key Responsibilities:Coordinate daily and weekly testing resources, including logistics, operators, and support technicians.Ensure test vehicle readiness and manage charge and data ingestion activities.Oversee reworks, repairs, and updates while managing hardware, software, and firmware configurations.Develop and improve processes, review test procedures, and lead projects in vehicle development.Maintain daily reporting and assist in issue resolution, triage, and root cause analysis.

Join Zoox as a Senior Reliability Engineer specializing in Electric Vehicle (EV) Powertrain Systems. In this pivotal role, you will be responsible for ensuring the reliability and performance of our cutting-edge powertrain systems. Your expertise will contribute to the development of innovative solutions that enhance vehicle safety, efficiency, and sustainability.Key Responsibilities:Conduct reliability assessments and analyses for powertrain components.Collaborate with cross-functional teams to integrate reliability into the design and development processes.Implement testing protocols to validate system performance under various conditions.Identify failure modes and develop mitigation strategies.

Join our team as an Autonomous Vehicle Safety Data Engineer on a contract basis, where you will play a vital role in ensuring the safety of Zoox's autonomous vehicles. The Safety Strategy & Operations team is dedicated to establishing and executing safety protocols, from thorough safety planning and risk management to operational safety, data analysis, and regulatory compliance. This position focuses on leveraging fleet and simulation data to assess and enhance behavioral safety and hardware performance of our autonomous vehicles.You will be instrumental in analyzing fleet data to pinpoint critical safety incidents, evaluate system behavior, and refine strategies that impact vehicle performance in complex environments. Your responsibilities will include developing and maintaining robust data infrastructure to highlight safety-related interactions, evaluate AV events, and provide data-driven insights to inform autonomy development. Additionally, you will build scalable data pipelines and metrics that ensure we receive reliable signals from the data, directly influencing our assessment of system readiness and accelerating safe deployment.Key Responsibilities:Develop and maintain data miners that identify significant events from fleet and simulation data.Enhance the accuracy and efficiency of existing miners using advanced statistical and machine learning techniques.Construct scalable data pipelines and dashboards to monitor miner performance and key safety metrics.Conduct exploratory data analyses to reveal trends and opportunities to improve vehicle behavior.Triage and evaluate AV events for potential safety, legal, or regulatory concerns.Establish clear triage guidelines for both onshore and offshore teams.Support regulatory reporting processes with relevant data and analyses.

Role Overview Goken America LLC seeks a Technical Program Manager focused on Vehicle Testing for its Foster City, CA location. This role leads the planning and execution of vehicle testing programs, coordinating efforts across multiple teams to keep projects on track and aligned with quality expectations. What You Will Do Oversee complex vehicle testing initiatives from start to finish Coordinate with engineering teams, project managers, and stakeholders to ensure all phases of testing run smoothly Monitor progress and address issues to keep testing programs on schedule Maintain high standards for quality and compliance with customer requirements and regulatory guidelines Collaboration This position works closely with cross-functional teams, providing guidance and support to meet program goals and deliver reliable results.

Join the innovative Mission Planner team at Zoox, where we are pioneering the future of autonomous transportation. Our mission is to develop advanced routing algorithms for our self-driving vehicles, ensuring seamless passenger journeys from pick-up to drop-off. In this role, you will collaborate closely with our Cloud Services team to incorporate live traffic data and other critical inputs, enabling dynamic route planning that adapts to real-time conditions.We are looking for a dedicated Software Engineer who is eager to tackle the complexities of mission planning in urban environments. You will have the opportunity to contribute groundbreaking solutions in architecture and design, taking ownership of substantial software components. If you thrive on working closely with robotic platforms and want to see your software in action within our vehicles, we would love to connect with you.

Join Zoox as a Firmware Validation Engineer, where you will play a crucial role in validating firmware functionality at the component, subsystem, and system levels. Your expertise will ensure that features operate reliably within our advanced vehicle platform. You will conduct rigorous testing of embedded applications, control logic, and feature integrations across hardware interfaces, sensors, and actuators to confirm compliance with functional, performance, and safety standards. Your contributions will significantly enhance the quality and readiness of customer-facing features by identifying issues early, bolstering integration stability, and facilitating the smooth delivery of these features to internal stakeholders. Collaborate closely with firmware developers, systems engineers, and cross-functional teams to deliver robust and reliable features to production.

At Zoox, we are revolutionizing urban mobility through the development of fully autonomous vehicles and the comprehensive ecosystem needed for large-scale market implementation. Positioned at the convergence of robotics, machine learning, and innovative design, our mission is to redefine mobility-as-a-service in urban landscapes. We are committed to ensuring that the transition to self-driving vehicles is marked by visionary thinking and flawless execution.As a Senior Closures Engineer, you will play a pivotal role as the technical cornerstone of our Closures team, effectively linking overarching vehicle architecture with intricate component design. Your expertise will be essential in guiding the technical advancement of our closure subsystems, addressing distinctive challenges related to high-duty cycle reliability and seamless sensor integration. This position is designed for an industry veteran who has experience navigating the entire lifecycle of vehicle programs, from conceptualization to production, and possesses profound knowledge in mechanisms, sealing, and structural integration.

Join our dynamic Vehicle System Integration team at Zoox as a Senior System Integration and Test Engineer. In this pivotal role, you will act as a technical leader, ensuring the flawless integration of all vehicle systems. Your extensive background in automotive development, systems engineering, and practical testing will be instrumental in driving the comprehensive integration of our advanced vehicle platform. Your contributions will be vital in achieving world-class reliability for our innovative Robotaxi Service Operations.