Senior Software Engineer - Core Sensors

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Foster City, CA, USA
Hybrid
215K-305K Annually
Senior level
Artificial Intelligence • Machine Learning • Robotics • Software • Transportation • Design • Manufacturing
Zoox is an autonomous mobility company that’s created a purpose-built robotaxi to give the world a better way to ride.
The Role
The Senior Software Engineer will develop and maintain drivers for lidar, radar, and camera sensors, ensuring integration with the autonomous driving stack and collaborating with various teams to meet safety requirements.
Summary Generated by Built In
Zoox is seeking a highly skilled and experienced software developer to join our team. The Core Sensors team is a specialized group responsible for developing the drivers for the lidar, radar, and camera sensors on the vehicle. This suite of sensors serves as the input to the perception and planning stack and is fundamental to the autonomous driving capabilities of our robot platform.

In this role, you will:

  • Design, implement, and maintain high-quality, robust code that meets the vehicle's specific use/safety case.
  • Develop and maintain driver software for lidar, radar, and camera sensors
  • Work closely with the perception, planning, and advanced hardware teams to ensure the drivers meet the required specifications
  • Develop and maintain highly performant, robust, safety-critical code
  • Collaborate with other teams to ensure the sensor software integrates seamlessly with the autonomous driving stack and offline tool pipelines

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science or a related field with 7+ years of experience in software development
  • Strong proficiency in C++ programming language
  • Experience with developing device drivers
  • Excellent problem-solving skills and attention to detail
  • Ability to work in a collaborative team environment

Bonus Qualifications

  • Expertise with developing sensor drivers (LiDAR and/or Radar)
  • Experience working at autonomous self driving company

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.

Skills Required

  • Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science or a related field
  • 7+ years of experience in software development
  • Strong proficiency in C++ programming language
  • Experience with developing device drivers
  • Excellent problem-solving skills and attention to detail
  • Ability to work in a collaborative team environment

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.

  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 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.

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The Company
HQ: Foster City, CA
2,900 Employees
Year Founded: 2014

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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