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Full-Time

Senior Software Engineer

Simulaton Scenario Automation

Posted on 10/1/2024

Zoox

Zoox

1,001-5,000 employees

Develops autonomous electric ride-hailing vehicles

Energy
AI & Machine Learning
Automotive & Transportation

Compensation Overview

$155k - $233kAnnually

+ Sign-on Bonus + Amazon RSUs + Zoox Stock Appreciation Rights

Senior, Expert

Seattle, WA, USA

Hybrid position in Seattle, WA.

Category
Backend Engineering
Software QA & Testing
Software Engineering
Required Skills
Python
Data Science
Quality Assurance (QA)
Requirements
  • 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
  • 5+ years’ experience in a related field
Responsibilities
  • 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 and can comfortably accommodate four passengers. Unlike competitors that retrofit existing cars, Zoox's approach allows for optimized safety and efficiency, with a strong commitment to sustainability through fully electric vehicles. The goal is to enhance urban transportation, making it smarter and safer while improving the quality of life in cities.

Company Stage

M&A

Total Funding

$2.3B

Headquarters

Menlo Park, California

Founded

2014

Growth & Insights
Headcount

6 month growth

5%

1 year growth

21%

2 year growth

44%
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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • Zoox's association with Amazon provides strong financial backing and access to advanced technologies, enhancing job security and innovation potential.
  • The company's rapid expansion into new markets like Austin and Miami offers employees opportunities for career growth and new project experiences.
  • Zoox's focus on purpose-built autonomous vehicles positions it at the forefront of the self-driving car industry, offering employees a chance to work on cutting-edge technology.

What critics are saying

  • Incidents involving Zoox's self-driving vehicles, such as unexpected braking and crashes, could lead to regulatory scrutiny and operational setbacks.
  • The competitive landscape with established players like Waymo and Cruise may pressure Zoox to accelerate its development timeline, potentially compromising safety and quality.

What makes Zoox unique

  • Zoox's purpose-built autonomous robotaxi is designed specifically for self-driving, unlike retrofitted vehicles used by some competitors.
  • Backed by Amazon, Zoox has significant financial and technological resources to accelerate its development and deployment of autonomous vehicles.
  • Zoox's expansion into multiple cities like Austin, Miami, and Seattle demonstrates its aggressive growth strategy and commitment to broadening its operational footprint.

Benefits

Health Insurance

Maternity & Paternity Leave

Vacation & Paid Time Off

Sick Days

Free Lunch or Snacks

Employee Assitance Program