Full-Time
Staff Software Engineer – Agent Simulation Tech Lead / Manager
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Zoox
1,001-5,000 employees
Develops autonomous electric ride-hailing vehicles
Compensation Overview
$210k - $300kAnnually
Senior, Expert
Company Historically Provides H1B Sponsorship
San Mateo, CA, USA
This position is hybrid, indicating that some days will require in-office attendance.
- Bachelors or Masters degree in Computer Science or related field
- 8+ years of experience developing real-time software such as simulation, robotics, game development, traffic simulation, etc.
- 8+ years of recent C++ development experience
- 3D math skills, including trigonometry and linear algebra
- 3+ years of experience managing engineering teams of 2+ people, delivering on both short-term goals and long-term strategic plans
- Develop the state of the art in traffic and behavior modeling to capture real-world behaviors as closely as possible.
- Manage a team to develop realistic behaviors for simulated cars, pedestrians, bicyclists, motorcyclists to populate the simulated world.
- Build technical roadmaps that meet product requirements and lead work on the team towards those goals.
- Leverage technical expertise to communicate with engineering leads, assessing technical trade-offs and their impacts on project scope, risk, and timelines to meet product goals
- Develop processes that promote organizational efficiencies, and improve speed of alignment, decision-making, and execution
- Experience in automotive, robotics, data science, or machine learning
- Familiarity with Python
Zoox is developing a fully integrated autonomous ride-hailing service with a vehicle designed specifically for self-driving. This vehicle features advanced sensors and AI systems to navigate urban environments and can comfortably accommodate up to four passengers. Unlike competitors that retrofit existing cars, Zoox's approach allows for optimized safety and efficiency. The company is committed to sustainability with its fully electric vehicles and aims to enhance urban transportation while prioritizing safety and passenger experience.
Company Size
1,001-5,000
Company Stage
Acquired
Total Funding
$1.2B
Headquarters
Menlo Park, California
Founded
2014
Simplify's Take
What believers are saying
- Zoox's partnership with Williams Racing enhances brand visibility in the autonomous vehicle market.
- Expansion to San Francisco and Las Vegas indicates a growing operational footprint.
- Collaboration with Nvidia accelerates technological advancements in autonomous driving.
What critics are saying
- Increased competition from Waymo and Tesla could impact Zoox's market share.
- Shift from x86 to Arm architecture may increase R&D costs and cause delays.
- Expansion in new cities may face regulatory hurdles and public acceptance challenges.
What makes Zoox unique
- Zoox designs vehicles specifically for autonomous operation, unlike retrofitting existing cars.
- The vehicle features four-wheel steering and bi-directional capabilities for urban efficiency.
- Zoox's commitment to sustainability with fully electric vehicles attracts eco-conscious consumers.
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Benefits
Health Insurance
Maternity & Paternity Leave
Vacation & Paid Time Off
Sick Days
Free Lunch or Snacks
Employee Assitance Program
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Zoox, a subsidiary of Amazon, is developing fully autonomous electric vehicles to provide transportation in the same way a taxi or Uber would.