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Autonomy Droid Perception SWE in USA

  • Zipline
  • Full time
  • Email
  • South San Francisco, CA

Responsibilities

  • Design and implement cloud- and on-premises computer vision and machine learning models that support on-device perception systems.
  • Train, fine-tune, optimize, and deploy models for semantic segmentation, feedforward 4D geometry, and learned preference modeling.
  • Use aerial survey imagery, production delivery data, and synthetic data to generate high-fidelity priors and predict deliverability.
  • Build tools and infrastructure for model evaluation, validation, training, data annotation, and reliable field operation.
  • Work across data pipelines, training infrastructure, and distributed training systems to ship production features or models approximately every six weeks.
  • At the Senior level, lead architectural decisions and experimentation; at the Staff level, own roadmaps for offboard models and launch new efforts.

Requirements

  • 5+ years of experience for Senior or 8+ years for Staff building and deploying deep learning-based perception systems.
  • Experience with 3D geometry, semantic understanding, or mapping from remote sensing data.
  • Strong knowledge of classical computer vision, including camera calibration, epipolar geometry, and structure-from-motion.
  • Hands-on experience with CNN, transformer, and foundation-style model architectures in production.
  • Familiarity with training, data annotation, and evaluation pipelines, along with comfort debugging data, infrastructure, and distributed training systems.
  • Experience deploying models in real-world, high-stakes robotics or autonomy applications is preferred for Senior and required for Staff.
  • Staff candidates should have experience initiating new efforts and creating staged roadmaps for challenging machine learning tasks.

Benefits

  • Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
  • Paid time off.
  • Potential equity compensation, overtime pay, and discretionary annual or performance bonuses are included in the broader total compensation package.

Salary: $200k - $280k/yr

Zipline

Zipline is redefining logistics with its instant delivery system that addresses urgent access challenges for a diverse range of customers, including governments and businesses. By leveraging advanced technology like robotics and autonomy, Zipline ensures equitable access to essential goods, wheth...

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