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Software Engineer - Driving Behavior

Posted about 1 month ago

OfficeFoster City, CA168k - 270k USD
Zoox is on an ambitious journey to develop a full-stack autonomous mobility solution. This role will be a part of a team to expand Zoox’s autonomous mobility to new geofences. We are looking for a Software Engineer to improve and develop autonomous driving capabilities in new conditions.
### In this role, you will:
  • Design behavioral and motion planning algorithms to improve driving behavior in new geofences and implement those designs in our code base.

  • Adapt existing algorithms and software modules for autonomous driving in new geofences.

  • Integrate and test your developed applications in the robot, learn, and make improvements. 

  • Work collaboratively with cross-functional teams to support the integration and validation of software components and features for geofence expansion.

  • Support or lead vehicle testing to generate actionable feedback on driving performance. 

  • Write and file patents for novel technologies you develop.

  • ### Qualifications
  • Master's degree in Computer Science or related field and 3+ years of experience

  • Proficient in C++ programming

  • Proven experience in at least one of the following domains: behavioral planning, motion planning, or mission planning for autonomous vehicles

  • ### Bonus Qualifications
  • Experience with behavioral and motion planning for high-speed autonomous driving

  • Experience with autonomous robots and machine learning or data-driven development processes

  • Job details
    Workplace
    Office
    Location
    Foster City, CA
    Salary
    168k - 270k USD
    per year

    Zoox is a purpose-built autonomous vehicle designed for riders, not drivers. Learn more about the Zoox robotaxi and the future of ride-hailing.

    Key team members

    Sasha Ostojic

    Sasha Ostojic

    Kevin Russert Walsh

    Kevin Russert Walsh

    William Gulland

    William Gulland

    Gareth Bowles

    Gareth Bowles

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