The Robot Link Platform team is looking for a Software Engineer to design and build cloud backend services. The team is critical in enabling successful driverless robotaxis service, operating at the intersection of Robot software and cloud services/front-end tools for fleet management, telemetry and rider support. Team members have diverse skill sets, high cross-functional interaction, and are uniquely positioned to interface with all aspects of Robot and service enablement.
As an engineer on this team, you will help design and build the microservices that ensure reliable, mission-critical communication as well as offer optimal abstraction between our robot and all the services for operation. You will architect platform solutions that support integration with various cloud services as well as front-end tools.
This is a rare opportunity that will require both your product sense and low-level systems thinking using complex network topologies and protocols.In this role, you will:
Develop and deploy scalable backend services that are reliable and fault tolerant
Write clear, testable, modular and maintainable code. Triage and troubleshoot issues spanning various cloud services, robot, transport protocols.
Define and implement key metrics to measure/monitor performance and reliability
Contribute to long term architecture, technology initiatives and technical roadmap
Work cross functionally with diverse engineering teams, Product and Program Management for successful delivery of solutions
Qualifications
BS / MS in Computer Science or similar degree and/or 4+ years of relevant experience
Proficiency in one or more programming languages like Typescript, Java, Python
Strong knowledge of REST, API design patterns, database technologies, caching mechanisms, performance optimizing techniques
Familiarity with webserver technologies like Node.js, Nginx, Apache etc.
Excellent problem-solving and debugging skills
Familiarity with networking
Skills Required
- BS/MS in Computer Science or similar degree and/or 4+ years of relevant experience
- Proficiency in one or more programming languages such as Typescript, Java, Python
- Strong knowledge of REST and API design patterns
- Experience with database technologies and caching mechanisms
- Familiarity with webserver technologies (Node.js, Nginx, Apache)
- Excellent problem-solving and debugging skills
- Familiarity with networking and transport protocols
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.
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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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