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Senior/Staff Software Engineer - Simulation C++ Framework

Zoox, Seattle, Washington, us, 98127

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Overview Simulation is essential for Zoox to rapidly iterate on our driving software and hardware, and to validate our safety before we drive in the real world. We create virtual worlds to challenge our robots, from real world data, entirely novel scenarios, or a combination of both. Our simulations need to run at a huge scale to cover everything that might happen, and to help prove our driving to be safe.

In This Role, You Will

Architect and support foundational simulation software and framework

Own the interface between simulation and rest of the self‑driving software stack

Improve simulation performance: both directly and by building tools to help others

Build systems that allow users to self‑serve, or to get help, to accelerate their own work

Ensure the reproducibility of simulation results

8+ years of experience in a related field

Qualifications

A BS in Computer Science or a similar discipline

4+ years industry experience writing C++

System design experience, especially of software in computer clusters

Experience in performance optimization, from single-threaded applications to whole clusters

Bonus Qualifications

Automotive, robotics, or video game industry experience

Familiarity with ROS and PubSub systems

Salary and Compensation Base Salary Range: $200,000 - $285,000 a year. There are three major components to compensation for this position: salary, Amazon Restricted Stock Units (RSUs), and Zoox Stock Appreciation Rights. A sign‑on bonus may be offered as part of the compensation package. The listed range applies only to the base salary. Compensation will vary based on geographic location and level.

Benefits

Paid time off (e.g., sick leave, vacation, bereavement)

Unpaid time off

Zoox Stock Appreciation Rights

Amazon RSUs

Health insurance

Long‑term care insurance

Long‑term and short‑term disability insurance

Life insurance

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.

Accommodations If you need an accommodation to participate in the application or interview process please reach out to support@zoox.com or your assigned recruiter.

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.

We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process, such as reviewing applications, analyzing resumes, or assessing responses. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans. If you would like more information about how your data is processed, please contact us.

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