
About Zoox
Revolutionizing transportation with autonomous vehicle technology
Key Highlights
- Raised $1.2 billion in Series B funding
- Headquartered in Foster City, CA with 1001+ employees
- Innovative vehicle design with independent wheels and no front/back
- Part of a $2 trillion industry projected by 2030
Zoox, headquartered in Foster City, CA, is pioneering autonomous vehicle technology with a unique driverless ecosystem. The company has raised $1.2 billion in Series B funding and employs over 1,000 people. Its innovative vehicle design, revealed in December 2020, features independent wheels and a b...
🎁 Benefits
Zoox offers work-from-home opportunities, comprehensive health insurance, and generous paid parental leave. Employees enjoy unlimited flexible paid ti...
🌟 Culture
At Zoox, the culture is centered around innovation in autonomous transportation, with a focus on safety and enjoyment. The company promotes a collabor...

Software Architect • Senior
Zoox • Foster City - On-Site
Skills & Technologies
Overview
Zoox is seeking a Senior/Staff Software Systems Architect to support architecture decisions for their autonomous driving platform. You'll analyze performance data and identify integration solutions. This role requires strong analytical skills and experience in systems design.
Job Description
Who you are
You have a strong analytical background with experience in software systems architecture — you excel at gathering, interpreting, and presenting data that informs architectural decisions. Your technical skills allow you to navigate the intersection of software, hardware, and systems design effectively.
You are adept at collecting and analyzing real-world performance and telemetry data — your insights are crucial for developing robust, scalable, and efficient solutions. You understand the importance of data-backed insights in driving architectural evolution and operational efficiency.
Your experience includes profiling system performance and assessing operational efficiency — you have a keen eye for identifying bottlenecks or failure risks across compute and service layers. You thrive in environments where your analytical skills can directly influence design and integration strategies.
You are a collaborative team player who enjoys working with cross-functional teams — your ability to communicate complex technical concepts clearly helps bridge the gap between software and hardware teams.
Desirable
Experience with autonomous systems or automotive technology is a plus — familiarity with the challenges and requirements of these fields will enhance your contributions to the team.
What you'll do
In this role, you will gather and analyze data to support architecture decisions for Zoox's autonomous driving platform — your work will involve assessing power and performance measurements to ensure the vehicle platform's architectural evolution is grounded in clear insights.
You will play a key role in identifying solutions to potential integration bottlenecks or failure risks — your analytical skills will help ensure that the systems you design are both efficient and reliable.
You will collaborate closely with software and hardware teams to profile system performance — your insights will guide the design of compute modules and fail-operational strategies, ensuring that the platform meets high standards of performance and reliability.
Your responsibilities will include analyzing service and operational efficiency — you will provide evidence-based recommendations that influence architectural decisions and improve overall system performance.
What we offer
At Zoox, you will be part of a pioneering team working on cutting-edge autonomous driving technology — your contributions will directly impact the future of transportation.
We offer a collaborative work environment where innovation is encouraged — you will have the opportunity to work with talented professionals who are passionate about technology and its potential to change the world.
Competitive compensation and benefits are part of our commitment to attracting top talent — we value the expertise and insights you bring to our team.
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