
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...
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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 seeking a Senior Software Engineer for their Core Data Infrastructure team to support robot data transmission at scale. You'll work with Java and C++ in a high-performance networking environment. This role requires strong system design and critical thinking skills.
Job Description
Who you are
You have 5+ years of software engineering experience, particularly in building and maintaining large-scale data systems. Your background includes working with high-bandwidth logging and data transmission, and you are comfortable with critical thinking and system design. You thrive in collaborative environments and enjoy supporting operational teams while developing software features. Your architectural mindset allows you to approach complex problems with innovative solutions.
You possess strong programming skills in languages such as Java and C++, and you have a solid understanding of networking principles. You are adept at working in various environments, including headquarters, field depots, and occasionally within vehicles. Your experience in high-performance networking will be invaluable as you contribute to the robot data transmission pipeline.
Desirable
Experience with data offload telemetry and large-scale data transmission is a plus. Familiarity with operational support and network planning will enhance your ability to succeed in this role. You are open to learning new technologies and methodologies that can improve the efficiency and reliability of data infrastructure.
What you'll do
As a Senior Software Engineer on the Core Data Infrastructure team, you will be responsible for developing and maintaining the software that supports our robot data transmission pipeline. Your contributions will be critical in ensuring that our service is brought to production effectively. You will engage in daily software feature development, focusing on high-bandwidth logging and data offload telemetry.
You will collaborate closely with network operations teams to support operational needs and network planning. Your role will involve critical thinking and system design, allowing you to architect solutions that meet the demands of large-scale data transmission. You will also be involved in troubleshooting and optimizing existing systems to enhance performance and reliability.
Your work will require you to be hands-on, as you will be involved in both software development and operational support. You will have the opportunity to work in various settings, including our headquarters and field locations, ensuring that you gain a comprehensive understanding of the data infrastructure.
What we offer
At Zoox, we offer a dynamic work environment where innovation and collaboration are at the forefront. You will be part of a team that is dedicated to transforming transportation through advanced robotics and data infrastructure. We provide competitive compensation and benefits, along with opportunities for professional growth and development. Join us in our mission to create a safer and more efficient transportation system.
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