Senior Software Engineer - Road Network Tools (Autonomy)

TL;DR

Senior Software Engineer - Road Network Tools (Autonomy): Developing tools and infrastructure for high-definition road networks with an accent on 3D map editors and content pipelines. Focus on building content validators, map health monitors, and REST web services to enable safe autonomous vehicle operations.

Location: Hybrid in Foster City, CA

Salary: $147,000 - $222,000 a year

Company

Zoox is developing the first ground-up, fully autonomous vehicle fleet and the supporting ecosystem required to bring this technology to market.

What you will do

• Design, develop, and test features for road network applications such as the Editor and Map Health monitor.
• Build content pipelines and automation to enable accurate and efficient ZRN data production.
• Create software requirements, design documentation, and test plans.
• Contribute to all phases of the software development cycle including prototyping, implementation, and validation.
• Develop APIs and REST web services to support map-driven systems across the company.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in computer science or equivalent practical experience.
• At least 5 years of industry experience.
• Fluency with Python or C++.
• Experience with OpenGL or WebGL and graphics programming.
• Experience with AWS and cloud-based service providers.
• Experience with Fast API and development of REST web services.

Nice to have

• Experience with React, Javascript, and web application development.
• Experience with Qt or equivalent UI framework.
• Knowledge of mapping, GIS systems, geometry, routing, or graph theory.
• Experience with data/content pipelines (ETL, etc.).

Culture & Benefits

• Comprehensive health insurance, long-term care, disability, and life insurance.
• Paid time off including sick leave and vacation, as well as unpaid time off.
• Equity compensation through Amazon RSUs and Zoox Stock Appreciation Rights.
• Work at the intersection of robotics, machine learning, and design in a fast-moving environment.