The 3D Mapping team is seeking a Senior Software Engineer to help develop scalable, performant, and reliable data pipelines that produce 3D map products for Zoox’s autonomous vehicle fleet. This team works with petabytes of data and ships centimeter-accurate 3D maps across several major U.S. cities.
This is a broad software engineering role and does not require a specific mapping background beyond basic knowledge of 3D geometry and math.
In this role, you will:
Develop scalable, performant, and reliable data pipelines to produce 3D map products.
Work with large-scale spatial datasets and petabytes of data to support centimeter-accurate 3D mapping.
Identify and balance performance bottlenecks across I/O, CPU, GPU, memory transfer, and distributed compute workflows.
Apply 3D geometry, matrix operations, and software engineering fundamentals to mapping pipeline development.
Build and maintain C++ and Python-based systems, including Python/C++ integration using tools such as pybind11.
Qualifications
B.S. or M.S. degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Robotics, Mathematics, or a related field.
3+ years of industry experience building production software systems, data pipelines, distributed workflows, or large-scale automation systems.
Strong C++ programming skills with solid knowledge of data structures, algorithms, and software design patterns.
You can identify and balance different performance bottlenecks, e.g. IO, CPU, GPU, memory transfer, etc.
Basic knowledge of 3D geometry and matrix operations.
Bonus Qualifications
Python familiarity and experience with pybind11.
Experience with distributed systems, including job orchestration, distributed compute, infrastructure observability, and Docker.
Previous work on meshing algorithms or other 3D asset generation.
Skills Required
- B.S. or M.S. degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Robotics, Mathematics, or a related field.
- 3+ years of industry experience building production software systems, data pipelines, distributed workflows, or large-scale automation systems.
- Strong C++ programming skills with solid knowledge of data structures, algorithms, and software design patterns.
- Ability to identify and balance performance bottlenecks (I/O, CPU, GPU, memory transfer, distributed compute).
- Basic knowledge of 3D geometry and matrix operations.
- Python familiarity and experience with pybind11.
- Experience with distributed systems, job orchestration, distributed compute, infrastructure observability, and Docker.
- Previous work on meshing algorithms or other 3D asset generation.
Zoox Compensation & Benefits Highlights
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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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