Data Engineer

Key Skills

Apache Hadoop, Apache Kafka, AWS Kinesis, C++, HBase, HDFS, Python Programming, Scala Programming, Spark Core, SQL

Job Description

You will join a diverse, experienced team with rapidly growing scope and responsibility while also having access to one of the most unique data sets in the autonomous vehicle industry. Hence, we are seeking all skill levels to grow with the team.

Responsibilities

• Designing, building, and maintaining the infrastructure that transforms autonomous vehicle data at scale to support analytics throughout the company
• Defining and executing on how data from perception, prediction, planning and other parts of the autonomous stack is consumed to generate valuable insights by data scientists, engineers, and business users
• Establishing robust data integrity monitoring so that company-wide metrics are based on accurate data
• Partnering with engineering and product teams to define data consumption patterns and establish best practices

Qualifications

• Experience designing and building complex data infrastructure at scale
• Exceptional Python or Scala skills
• Advanced SQL and data warehousing experience
• Experience operating a workflow manager such as Airflow
• Experience with large scale streaming platforms (e.g. Kafka, Kinesis), processing frameworks (e.g. Spark, Hadoop) and storage engines (e.g. HDFS, HBase)
• A strong DataOps mindset and opinions on next-generation warehousing tools

Bonus Qualifications

• Basic fluency in C++
• Familiarity with or exposure to experimentation platforms

Compensation

There are three major components to compensation for this position: salary, Amazon Restricted Stock Units (RSUs), and Zoox Stock Appreciation Rights. The salary will range from $143,000 to $300,000. A sign-on bonus may be part of a compensation package. Compensation will vary based on geographic location, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. 

Zoox also offers a comprehensive package of benefits including paid time off (e.g. sick leave, vacation, bereavement), unpaid time off, Zoox Stock Appreciation Rights, Amazon RSUs, health insurance, long-term care insurance, long-term and short-term disability insurance, and life insurance.

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 artificial intelligence, robotics, 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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Vaccine Mandate

Employees working in this position will be required to have received a vaccine approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration and/or the World Health Organization. In addition, employees who are eligible for a COVID-19 booster vaccine (“Booster”) will be required to receive a Booster. Employees will be required to show proof of vaccination status upon receipt of a conditional offer of employment. That offer of employment will be conditioned upon, among other things, an Applicant’s ability to show proof of vaccination status. Please note the Company provides reasonable accommodations in accordance with applicable state, federal, and local laws.

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.