Creative Technologists at Zoox build novel vehicle experiences by blending visual, sonic and interaction design into immersive experiences for design iteration and user research studies. As members of the Experience team, Creative Technologists are embedded in our human-centered design process to develop and test new UX touchpoints and content. Bridging the gap between design vision and production reality, creative technologists also collaborate with Zoox’s software, firmware, and hardware teams to translate design prototypes into Zoox’s fully autonomous fleet.

Responsibilities

Work with cross-functional teams to ideate, prepare, and execute Zoox vehicle experiences
Prepare and execute experience research studies on L5 vehicle platform
Manage regular tests to provide feedback for the development of prototyping tools
Shape the future of autonomous mobility through visual, sonic and interaction design
Work dynamically across programming languages, organizational structures and test rigs to translate design intention into software/hardware reality

Requirements

2+ years of experience programming in python and C++
Experience working closely with technical and design focused teams
Experience working with custom hardware and/or sensor inputs in dynamic environments/installations
Background in design principles and processes

Bonus Qualifications

Familiarity with JavaScript frameworks like React, Vue, three.js , D3.js
Familiarity with audio processing, DSP, or sensor fusion
Experience with APIs/Automation for design tools (Figma, Adobe Premiere, Reaper DAW)
Past creative applications of OpenCV, openFrameworks or other video processing frameworks

Vaccine Mandate

Employees working in this position will be required to have received a single dose of the J&J/Janssen COVID-19 vaccine OR have completed the two-dose Pfizer or Moderna vaccine series. In addition, employees will be required to receive a COVID-19 booster vaccine by the earlier of (1) April 15 or (2) within two months of becoming eligible for the booster vaccine.

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.

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