Full-Time
Senior Software Engineer
Simulaton Scenario Automation
Posted on 10/1/2024
Zoox
1,001-5,000 employees
Develops autonomous electric ride-hailing vehicles
Compensation Overview
$155k - $233kAnnually
Senior
Seattle, WA, USA
Hybrid position requiring in-office presence.
- Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or relevant field
- Expertise with large-scale Python projects
- Great communication, cross-team collaboration skills, ability to work independently: self-motivated, inventive, organized and efficient
- Background in machine learning, statistics, or data science
- 7+ years’ experience in a related field
- Experience with database, data storage, data visualization, and data analytics systems
- Professional experience working in C++, Kotlin and/or TypeScript
- Experience in game development, traffic simulation, or motion planning, and relevant math skills like linear algebra and trigonometry
- Develop platform for large scale generation and analysis of autonomous driving scenarios for simulation
- Collaborate on the design and implementation of our simulation-based safety validation and analysis pipeline
- Work closely with various teams across the company, like Simulation, AI software, QA, and Validation, to realize Zoox’s ambitious autonomous driving goals
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 for navigating urban environments, while prioritizing passenger comfort and safety. Unlike competitors that retrofit existing cars, Zoox's approach allows for optimization in every aspect of the vehicle and service. The goal is to create a smarter, safer, and more sustainable transportation system that enhances urban living.
Company Stage
Acquired
Total Funding
$1.2B
Headquarters
Menlo Park, California
Founded
2014
6 month growth
↑ 8%1 year growth
↑ 31%2 year growth
↑ 50%
Simplify's Take
What believers are saying
- Zoox's partnership with Williams Racing enhances brand visibility in the autonomous vehicle market.
- Expanding operations to Austin and Miami allows Zoox to refine technology in diverse environments.
- Aicha Evans' leadership provides strategic direction, leveraging her experience from Intel.
What critics are saying
- Competition from Waymo and Cruise could impact Zoox's market share and growth potential.
- Expansion to new cities may face regulatory hurdles, delaying deployment and increasing costs.
- Rapid expansion could strain resources, affecting service quality and customer satisfaction.
What makes Zoox unique
- Zoox designs vehicles specifically for autonomous operation, unlike competitors retrofitting existing models.
- Zoox's vehicles feature a futuristic design with state-of-the-art sensors and AI systems.
- Zoox offers a fully integrated ride-hailing service optimized for safety and passenger comfort.
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Benefits
Health Insurance
Maternity & Paternity Leave
Vacation & Paid Time Off
Sick Days
Free Lunch or Snacks
Employee Assitance Program