The HD Mapping team is seeking an experienced full-stack engineer to lead development of the web services that support the creation, cataloging, and maintenance of 3D HD maps deployed across Zoox’s fleet.
This role will be instrumental in scaling our mapping operations into multiple new cities.
In this role, you will:
Own and architect backend services (FastAPI) for the HD Mapping team's web infrastructure
Support development of frontend tools for interacting with Zoox’s maps (TypeScript, React, MUI, Deck.gl)
Automate complex pipelines and workflows
Mentor team members on web technologies and distributed systems
You will establish guidelines and refactor existing code to follow best practices
Qualifications
Strong experience in backend development and distributed systems
Frontend experience and knowledge of best practices (proficiency in Python, TypeScript, and React)
Knowledge of relational database design (Postgres) and RESTful API development
Proven ability to lead technical initiatives and mentor others
Experience automating complex workflows (Airflow)
Bonus Qualifications
Experience with FastAPI, Kubernetes, and ArgoCI
Knowledge of geospatial data and coordinate systems
Skills Required
- Strong experience in backend development and distributed systems
- Frontend experience and knowledge of best practices; proficiency in Python, TypeScript, and React
- Knowledge of relational database design (Postgres) and RESTful API development
- Proven ability to lead technical initiatives and mentor others
- Experience automating complex workflows (Airflow)
- Experience with FastAPI, Kubernetes, and ArgoCI
- Knowledge of geospatial data and coordinate systems
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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