Software Engineer, Vehicle Experience

In this role, you will:

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Work with senior engineers to design and implement software systems in C++ to manage autonomous vehicle ride states, passenger interactions and vehicle control interfaces while ensuring optimal performance on Linux systems.

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Implement backend cloud features to support Vehicle Experience features end-to-end.

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Participate in design reviews, troubleshoot issues, and make data-driven decisions for improving ride management systems.

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Partner cross-functionally with vehicle software teams, cloud engineers, Product Management, Technical Program Management, UX Design, Quality Assurance and Feature Integration teams to deliver integrated solutions that advance our autonomous vehicle technology.

Qualifications

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MS/BS in Computer Science, Engineering or related field with 3+ years of software development experience

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Strong expertise in modern C++ development on Linux systems and backend cloud systems

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Experience with modern software development practices (Git, CI/CD, code review), automated testing and validation methodologies and cross-team collaboration in large, complex software projects

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Excellent problem-solving skills with the ability to analyze requirements and propose technical solutions, document technical designs and decisions and debug complex system-level issues

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Track record of building user-centric product software, collaborating with Product Management and UX designers and ability to translate UX requirements into technical implementations

Bonus Qualifications

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Knowledge of robotics, automotive or embedded systems software development, including real-time constraints and hardware interfaces

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Hands-on experience with Data Distribution Service (DDS) middleware in production environments, including performance optimization and fault tolerance

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Proficiency with distributed systems in Java, Kotlin or Python

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.

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Accommodations
If you need an accommodation to participate in the application or interview process please reach out to [email protected] or your assigned recruiter.

A Final Note:
You do not need to match every listed expectation to apply for this position. Here at Zoox, we know that diverse perspectives foster the innovation we need to be successful, and we are committed to building a team that encompasses a variety of backgrounds, experiences, and skills.