The Operational Tools software team at Zoox is looking for a software engineer to build the tools that support our autonomous ride-sharing service. This team plays a key role in enabling the safe, reliable, and scalable operation of our autonomous fleet, making it a critical part of Zoox’s mission to bring autonomous ride-hailing to the world.
As part of a collaborative team with diverse technical expertise, you’ll work closely with product managers, designers, QA engineers, and remote operators to develop full-stack applications that support fleet monitoring, in-vehicle visualization, and real-time ride operations. Your work will directly contribute to the day-to-day operation and long-term improvement of our autonomous vehicle platform.
If you enjoy tackling innovative challenges, working across domains, and making a direct impact, this role is for you.
In this role you will:
Design, build, and maintain full-stack applications that power Zoox’s operational tools and autonomous ride-hailing platform
Develop scalable systems to monitor, support, and optimize a growing fleet of autonomous vehiclesCollaborate cross-functionally with product managers, designers, QA engineers, and remote operators to deliver high-impact solutions
Build backend systems to foster communication and manage data essential to operational workflows
Ensure system reliability and performance through testing, debugging, and continuous improvement of production systems
Qualifications
- 3+ years of professional experience in software development.
Strong proficiency in JavaScript/TypeScript and Node.js, or comparable backend technologies.
Solid understanding of database systems (relational and/or NoSQL), including data modeling and query optimization.
Excellent communication skills, with a proven ability to collaborate effectively across cross-functional teams.
Skills Required
- 3+ years of professional experience in software development
- Strong proficiency in JavaScript/TypeScript and Node.js
- Solid understanding of database systems (relational and/or NoSQL)
- Excellent communication skills
Zoox Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Zoox and has not been reviewed or approved by Zoox.
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Healthcare Strength — Healthcare is extensive, with broad medical and vision options, company‑paid disability coverage, and multiple mental‑health resources. Feedback suggests coverage breadth and auxiliary programs support a wide range of needs.
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Parental & Family Support — Family supports include paid parental leave, additional pregnancy disability time, fertility coverage, and adoption/surrogacy assistance. Backup care and family‑oriented programs further reinforce support across life stages.
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Wellbeing & Lifestyle Benefits — Day‑to‑day perks are robust, including free daily meals, fitness subsidies, commuter support, and on‑site amenities. Feedback suggests these lifestyle benefits enhance convenience and workplace experience, especially for office‑based roles.
Zoox Insights
What We Do
Zoox is an autonomous mobility company that was founded to provide a safer, cleaner, and more enjoyable future on the road. To achieve that goal, the company has spent the past 10 years creating a purpose-built robotaxi that gives the world a better way to ride.
Why Work With Us
At Zoox, we are working to solve one of the greatest technological challenges of our generation. From the beginning, we have been focused on our goal of reimagining transportation from the ground up. We are a mission-driven community of innovators working together to create a safer, cleaner, and more enjoyable future on the road.
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