Data Scientist, Autonomy Behavior Monitoring

Posted 9 Days Ago
2 Locations
Hybrid
176K-240K Annually
Junior
Artificial Intelligence • Machine Learning • Robotics • Software • Transportation • Design • Manufacturing
Zoox is an autonomous mobility company that’s created a purpose-built robotaxi to give the world a better way to ride.
The Role
Design and implement quantitative behavior metrics for autonomous vehicles, build and maintain data pipelines and dashboards, analyze large-scale vehicle logs and simulation data to identify regressions, set metric thresholds to support geofence expansion, and communicate findings to technical and non-technical stakeholders.
Summary Generated by Built In
Zoox is building the world's first purpose-built robotaxi, and our ability to scale safely to new geographies and driving challenges depends on our capacity to measure and understand autonomous vehicle behavior. We are looking for a Data Scientist to join our Autonomy Integration Metrics team, where you will partner closely with behavior engineers and product stakeholders to develop and implement the metrics that define how well our system drives.

In this role you will :

    • Design, develop, and implement quantitative behavior metrics that assess AV performance across diverse driving scenarios and geofences

    • Build and maintain data pipelines and dashboards to track simulation and fleet metrics across geographies and software versions

    • Identify performance gaps and regressions by analyzing large-scale vehicle logs and simulation data
    • Drive the definition of metric thresholds and acceptance criteria to support geofence expansion decisions

    • Communicate findings and metric frameworks clearly to technical and non-technical audiences

Qualifications:

  • B.S. or M.S. in Computer Science, Data Science, Engineering, or a related quantitative field (or equivalent experience)

  • 2+ years of experience in data science, with a focus on metric design and development or performance evaluation

  • Strong proficiency in Python in production environments with standard repo practices

  • Experience working with time-series or sensor data; familiarity with robotics or AV data is a plus

  • Ability to work cross-functionally and distill complex technical requirements from diverse stakeholders

Bonus Qualifications:

  • Proficiency in C++

  • Experience with simulation-based validation and metrics

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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Accommodations
If you need an accommodation to participate in the application or interview process please reach out to [email protected] 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.

Skills Required

  • B.S. or M.S. in Computer Science, Data Science, Engineering, or related quantitative field (or equivalent experience)
  • 2+ years of experience in data science, focused on metric design, development, or performance evaluation
  • Strong proficiency in Python in production environments with standard repo practices
  • Experience working with time-series or sensor data
  • Ability to work cross-functionally and distill complex technical requirements from diverse stakeholders
  • Familiarity with robotics or autonomous vehicle (AV) data
  • Proficiency in C++
  • Experience with simulation-based validation and metrics

Zoox Compensation & Benefits Highlights

The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Zoox and has not been reviewed or approved by Zoox.

  • Healthcare Strength Healthcare is extensive, with broad medical and vision options, company‑paid disability coverage, and multiple mental‑health resources. Feedback suggests coverage breadth and auxiliary programs support a wide range of needs.
  • Parental & Family Support Family supports include paid parental leave, additional pregnancy disability time, fertility coverage, and adoption/surrogacy assistance. Backup care and family‑oriented programs further reinforce support across life stages.
  • Wellbeing & Lifestyle Benefits Day‑to‑day perks are robust, including free daily meals, fitness subsidies, commuter support, and on‑site amenities. Feedback suggests these lifestyle benefits enhance convenience and workplace experience, especially for office‑based roles.

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The Company
HQ: Foster City, CA
2,900 Employees
Year Founded: 2014

What We Do

Zoox is an autonomous mobility company that was founded to provide a safer, cleaner, and more enjoyable future on the road. To achieve that goal, the company has spent the past 10 years creating a purpose-built robotaxi that gives the world a better way to ride.

Why Work With Us

At Zoox, we are working to solve one of the greatest technological challenges of our generation. From the beginning, we have been focused on our goal of reimagining transportation from the ground up. We are a mission-driven community of innovators working together to create a safer, cleaner, and more enjoyable future on the road.

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