Zhekai (Scott) Jin
About Zhekai (Scott) Jin
Zhekai (Scott) Jin is a Localization Engineer currently working at Motional in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. He has a background in robotics and software development, with previous experience at Uber, Carnegie Mellon University, and various research roles in China and the United States.
Work at Motional
Zhekai (Scott) Jin has been employed at Motional as a Localization Engineer since 2021. His role involves working on localization technologies that are essential for autonomous vehicles. He has contributed to the development and implementation of systems that enhance the accuracy and efficiency of self-driving technology. His work is based in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, where he has been part of the team for three years.
Previous Experience at Uber
Before joining Motional, Zhekai Jin worked as a Localization Software Engineer Intern at Uber ATG for two months in 2020. During this internship, he gained practical experience in localization software development, contributing to projects that support Uber's autonomous vehicle initiatives. This role was based in the Greater Pittsburgh Area.
Education and Expertise
Zhekai Jin holds a Master of Science in Robotic Systems Development from Carnegie Mellon University, where he studied from 2019 to 2021. Prior to that, he earned a Bachelor of Engineering in Electrical and Computer Engineering from The Cooper Union for the Advancement of Science and Art, completing his degree in 2019. His academic background emphasizes robotics perception, machine learning, and data processing.
Research and Development Experience
Zhekai Jin has a diverse background in research and development. He served as a Research Assistant at Carnegie Mellon University's Biorobotics Lab from 2019 to 2020, focusing on robotics-related projects. Additionally, he held various internships, including positions at Momenta.ai in Lidar Perception and Totem Power in IoT. His research interests include robotics perception, motion planning, and stochastic probabilistic modeling.
Early Career and Internships
Zhekai Jin began his career with internships in China, including a position as a Software Development Engineer and Research Intern at DiDi in 2017. He also worked as a Student Researcher at The Cooper Union's Autonomy Lab from 2017 to 2019. His early experiences laid the foundation for his expertise in robotics and software development, particularly in the context of autonomous systems.