Senior Software Engineer - 3D Simulation Applications (C++)

TL;DR

Senior Software Engineer - 3D Simulation Applications (C++/Python): Building and scaling cloud-based 3D simulation pipelines for autonomous vehicle systems with an accent on integrating ML models and industrial-scale autonomy. Focus on transforming complex design challenges into reliable systems for safer robotic operations.

Location: Hybrid in Foster City, CA or Seattle, WA

Salary: $208,000 - $300,000 per year

Company

Zoox is developing the first ground-up, fully autonomous vehicle fleet and the supporting ecosystem for next-generation urban mobility.

What you will do

• Collaborate with ML researchers and simulation engineers to expand the scope of simulation capabilities.
• Transform complex design challenges into working systems for smarter, safer robots.
• Build reliable, scalable, and customer-focused cloud-based pipelines for large-scale simulation and analysis.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s, Master’s, or PhD in Computer Science or a related field.
• 5+ years of experience in software engineering and systems design.
• Fluency in Python and/or C++ as a core technical toolkit.
• Hands-on experience integrating ML models into production code.
• Experience working directly with customers to deploy solutions and iterate based on real-world feedback.
• Must be based in or able to work hybridly from Foster City, CA or Seattle, WA

Nice to have

• Experience with systems for large-scale processing of 3D, image, or multimedia data.
• Experience in distributed systems and cloud computing platforms.

Culture & Benefits

• Comprehensive health insurance, long-term/short-term disability, and life insurance.
• Paid time off including sick leave, vacation, and bereavement.
• Compensation package including base salary, Amazon RSUs, and Zoox Stock Appreciation Rights.
• Opportunity to work in a fast-moving, execution-oriented team at the intersection of robotics and ML.