Software Engineer - Tools & Automation

Reposted 9 Days Ago
Foster City, CA, USA
Hybrid
184K-231K Annually
Mid 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
This role involves designing AI systems, maintaining data pipelines, developing models, collaborating on AI solutions, and improving performance.
Summary Generated by Built In
As a Software Engineer and member of the Platform Stability team, you will help build, fine-tune, and maintain a novel AI-powered tool for diagnosing technical issues and identifying root causes. You will collaborate cross-functionally to gather requirements, develop AI/ML and analytical models, and drive data-driven insights — all as part of a high-performing team.

In this role, you will:

    • Design and implement agentic AI systems with structured interfaces, reasoning loops, and robust error handling

    • Build and maintain data pipelines, scheduled workflows, and benchmarking infrastructure

    • Develop evaluation and scoring systems to measure and continuously improve model output quality

    • Integrate the platform with internal and external services, including ticketing, messaging, storage, and observability

    • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to translate business requirements into technical AI solutions

    • Architect and maintain production-grade AI solutions with focus on scalability, reliability, and performance

Qualifications

  • BS in relevant engineering discipline and 4+ years of relevant work experience
  • SW development, Strong Python with applications in AL/ML

  • Familiarity with AI agents and their applications, including prompt design, tool calling, context management, and evaluation

  • Experience or strong interest in Data Science and Engineering

  • Experience or strong interest in creating Analytical or AI/ML-based models for real-world problems

  • Strong problem-solving skills, especially in simplifying and modelling real-world problems

Bonus Qualifications

  • Familiarity with major LLM providers (OpenAI, Anthropic, Google, Meta, etc.) and understanding of their trade-offs in terms of performance, cost, latency, and capabilities

  • Experience integrating AI capabilities into applications or eagerness to learn application development

  • Full-stack development experience with both backend and frontend technologies

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

  • BS in relevant engineering discipline
  • 4+ years of relevant work experience
  • Strong Python with applications in AI/ML
  • Familiarity with AI agents
  • Experience or strong interest in Data Science and Engineering
  • Strong problem-solving 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.

  • 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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