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

Automotive & Transportation
Energy
AI & Machine Learning

Compensation Overview

$155k - $233kAnnually

+ Sign-on Bonus

Senior

Seattle, WA, USA

Hybrid position requiring in-office presence.

Category
Backend Engineering
Software QA & Testing
Software Engineering
Required Skills
Kotlin
Python
Data Science
TypeScript
C/C++
Data Analysis
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
  • 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
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, 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

Growth & Insights
Headcount

6 month growth

8%

1 year growth

31%

2 year growth

50%
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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

INACTIVE