Full-Time
Senior/Staff Motion Planning Engineer
Teleguidance
Confirmed live in the last 24 hours
Zoox
1,001-5,000 employees
Develops autonomous electric ride-hailing vehicles
Compensation Overview
$221k - $319kAnnually
Senior, Expert
San Mateo, CA, USA
Hybrid position based in Foster City, CA.
- Master's degree in Computer Science or related field
- Experience writing performance-critical production code in C++
- Demonstrated ability to create real-time motion planning algorithms
- Understanding of configuration spaces and a variety of planning techniques (A*, D*, RRTs, etc.)
- Extensive experience with programming and algorithm design
- Strong mathematical and geometrical skills
- Experience leading small projects or teams
- You will write on-vehicle C++ code that seamlessly integrates guidance provided by remote operators into the autonomous planner stack.
- Within the Planner organization, you will work with fellow engineers from vertical teams (agent handling, junctions, etc.), and you will represent TeleGuidance as a member on horizontal teams (construction zones, emergency vehicles, etc.).
- You will design and implement new tools and features that remote operators will use to help our fleet of vehicles to navigate complex dense urban driving environments. You will work with QA to develop a test plan for your new features.
- You will have the opportunity to contribute to a broad portion of the code base, as dictated by your skills and interests. Members of our team have contributed to motion planning, trajectory optimization, GPU code, offline tooling/simulation, cost tuning, and more.
- You will collaborate with developers across the AI software organization as a whole: Prediction, Perception, Core/Infra, and more.
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 has a spacious interior for up to four passengers. Unlike competitors that retrofit existing cars, Zoox's approach allows for optimized safety and efficiency. The company aims to enhance urban transportation while promoting sustainability through its fully electric vehicles.
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 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.
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Benefits
Health Insurance
Maternity & Paternity Leave
Vacation & Paid Time Off
Sick Days
Free Lunch or Snacks
Employee Assitance Program