
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 Engineering • Senior
Zoox • Foster City - On-Site
Skills & Technologies
Overview
Zoox is hiring a Senior/Staff Software Engineer specializing in Perception & Sensing. You'll collaborate with a team of engineers on AI, robotics, and computer vision technologies. This role requires expertise in advanced algorithms and systems.
Job Description
Who you are
You have a strong background in software engineering with a focus on perception and sensing technologies — your experience includes working with AI, robotics, and computer vision, allowing you to contribute effectively to complex projects. You thrive in collaborative environments, bringing diverse perspectives together to solve challenging problems. Your technical expertise is complemented by a passion for innovation and a desire to master new technologies.
You possess a deep understanding of algorithms and systems that drive perception and sensing capabilities — your knowledge extends to areas such as localization, planning, and control, enabling you to impact key systems at Zoox. You are comfortable working with distributed computing frameworks and have experience in automated testing, ensuring the reliability and performance of the systems you develop.
What you'll do
In this role, you will collaborate with a team of world-class engineers to design and implement advanced perception and sensing systems — your contributions will directly influence the development of autonomous vehicle technologies. You will engage in research and development activities, exploring new algorithms and techniques to enhance the capabilities of Zoox's systems.
You will work closely with cross-functional teams, including those focused on AI, robotics, and mechatronics, to integrate perception systems into the overall vehicle architecture. Your responsibilities will include writing high-quality code, conducting thorough testing, and participating in code reviews to maintain the highest standards of software quality.
As part of your role, you will also mentor junior engineers, sharing your knowledge and expertise to help them grow in their careers. You will have the opportunity to lead projects, driving innovation and ensuring that Zoox remains at the forefront of autonomous vehicle technology.
What we offer
At Zoox, you will be part of a mission-driven team dedicated to revolutionizing transportation — we offer a collaborative work environment where your ideas and contributions are valued. You will have access to cutting-edge technologies and the opportunity to work on projects that have a meaningful impact on the future of mobility. We encourage you to apply even if your experience doesn't match every requirement, as we value diverse backgrounds and perspectives.
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