Staff Engineer • Senior

Who you are

You have 5+ years of experience in software engineering, particularly in developing and scaling cloud services. Your background includes leading projects that involve complex systems and APIs, and you have a strong understanding of the challenges associated with ride-hailing technologies.

You possess deep expertise in AWS and have experience with REST APIs, enabling you to design and implement robust services that can handle high traffic and ensure reliability. Your technical skills are complemented by your ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams, including product managers and designers.

You are a problem solver at heart, always looking for ways to optimize and improve existing systems. You thrive in environments where you can take ownership of your work and drive projects from conception to deployment. Your experience includes working with telemetry processing and service metrics, which are crucial for maintaining the quality of service in a production-grade environment.

You understand the importance of user experience in ride-hailing services and are committed to building solutions that enhance the overall customer journey. You are also familiar with payment processing systems, which are integral to the services you will be developing.

Desirable

Experience with mobile APIs is a plus, as you will be working on services that interact with mobile applications. Familiarity with dispatch and routing algorithms will also be beneficial in this role.

What you'll do

As a Senior/Staff Software Engineer at Zoox, you will lead the development of cloud services that support our innovative robotaxi service. Your primary focus will be on building and scaling APIs that facilitate ride hailing, ensuring they are efficient and reliable.

You will collaborate closely with product teams to understand user needs and translate them into technical requirements. This involves designing APIs that are not only functional but also user-friendly, allowing for seamless integration with mobile applications.

Your role will also include monitoring service performance and implementing telemetry processing to gather insights on usage patterns. You will analyze this data to identify areas for improvement and optimize service delivery.

In addition to development work, you will mentor junior engineers, sharing your knowledge and expertise to help them grow in their roles. You will participate in code reviews, ensuring that best practices are followed and that the codebase remains maintainable and scalable.

You will be responsible for ensuring that the services you develop are secure and compliant with industry standards, particularly in relation to payment processing. This will involve working closely with security teams to implement necessary safeguards.

What we offer

At Zoox, we offer a collaborative and innovative work environment where you can make a significant impact on the future of transportation. You will have the opportunity to work on cutting-edge technology that is shaping the way people move around cities.

We provide competitive compensation and benefits, including health insurance, retirement plans, and opportunities for professional development. Our team is passionate about creating a diverse and inclusive workplace where everyone can thrive.

Join us in our mission to revolutionize urban mobility and be part of a team that is dedicated to making a difference in the world.

We encourage you to apply even if your experience doesn't match every requirement. Your unique perspective and skills could be just what we need to drive our vision forward.