Director, Perception Detection (AI)

TL;DR

Director, Perception Detection (AI): Leading the development of Zoox's perception stack to create a world-class 3D environment model from multi-modal sensor data with an accent on building and optimizing perception capabilities. Focus on leading a diverse team to solve complex challenges in artificial intelligence and sensor fusion.

Location: Hybrid (Foster City, CA)

Salary: $391,000 - $470,000

Company

Zoox is reinventing personal transportation with innovative vehicle designs for urban environments.

What you will do

• Build and lead a group of managers and engineers, responsible for the team’s roadmap and impact.
• Set the vision and lead a team of software engineers in executing complex technical projects.
• Collaborate with various teams to accelerate the development of perception capabilities.
• Provide clear summaries and recommendations to executive leadership.
• Establish best practices for data-driven decision-making.
• Stay updated on industry trends in AI and perception.

Requirements

• Strong understanding of computer vision systems and AI software stacks.
• 8+ years of leadership experience, managing teams of 40+.
• 10+ years in computer vision and machine learning.
• Experience in implementing vision & perception algorithms.
• MSc or PhD in Robotics, Computer Science, or related fields.

Nice to have

• Familiarity with perception of autonomous vehicles.
• Hands-on experience deploying real products.
• Knowledge of GPU/TPU programming.