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Full-Time

Senior Software Engineer

Robot Link Platform

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Zoox

Zoox

1,001-5,000 employees

Develops autonomous, all-electric mobility vehicles

Robotics & Automation
Automotive & Transportation
Hardware
AI & Machine Learning

Compensation Overview

$195k - $245kAnnually

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

Senior, Expert

San Mateo, CA, USA

Category
Backend Engineering
Software Engineering
Requirements
  • 5+ years C++ experience
  • Strong understanding of networking protocols, ideally UDP
  • Experience working with highly resilient distributed systems
  • Excellent communication skills
Responsibilities
  • Own a critical link between our robots and the cloud
  • Prioritize safety first by understanding, contributing to and executing on requirements from our safety teams
  • Contribute to long term architecture initiatives that address future requirements
  • Performing root cause analysis on connectivity loss events and communicating learnings and actions
  • Work closely with technical product management to contribute to team roadmaps
  • Define and own Service Level Objectives (SLOs) and Service Level Indicators (SLIs) that accurately reflect the health of the robot-cloud link
  • Collaborate with engineers across the organization who rely and build tools upon our robot-cloud link

Zoox is at the forefront of transforming urban mobility with its focus on developing autonomous, electric vehicles tailored for efficient mobility-as-a-service. By prioritizing environmental concerns with vehicles designed to reduce congestion and pollution, Zoox stands out as a leader in creating safer and more sustainable urban transit solutions. Working at Zoox offers a dynamic environment where technology and sustainability intersect, providing a unique opportunity for those passionate about shaping the future of transportation.

Company Stage

M&A

Total Funding

$2.3B

Headquarters

Menlo Park, California

Founded

2014

Growth & Insights
Headcount

6 month growth

2%

1 year growth

18%

2 year growth

45%
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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