Full-Time

Senior/Staff Software Engineer

Ride and Fleet Services

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Zoox

Zoox

1,001-5,000 employees

Develops autonomous electric ride-hailing vehicles

Automotive & Transportation
Energy
AI & Machine Learning

Compensation Overview

$203k - $293kAnnually

+ Sign-on Bonus

Senior, Expert

San Mateo, CA, USA

Hybrid position in Foster City, CA.

Category
Backend Engineering
Software Engineering
Required Skills
Kotlin
Kubernetes
Software Testing
SQL
Java
Docker
REST APIs
Requirements
  • 8+ years of cloud software experience
  • Experience running and optimizing production-grade systems for maximum efficiency and resilience.
  • Extensive experience with the design, implementation and operation of backend microservices.
  • Proficiency with Kotlin or Java, REST APIs and SQL.
  • Experience running production services using cloud infrastructure such as Kubernetes and Docker.
Responsibilities
  • Design and build scalable, efficient, and robust backend systems for Zoox’s ride-hailing service
  • Own core functionality such as payments, fleet dispatch, service management
  • Make significant contributions to technical roadmaps, development plans and execute on them effectively.
  • Uphold engineering excellence by demonstrating best practices in software development including design review, code review, software testing and documentation.

Zoox is developing a fully integrated autonomous ride-hailing service with a vehicle designed specifically for self-driving, rather than retrofitting existing cars. The vehicle features advanced sensors and AI systems for navigating urban environments and can comfortably accommodate up to four passengers. Safety is a priority, with extensive testing and collaboration with regulatory bodies to ensure high standards. Additionally, Zoox's electric vehicles aim to reduce emissions and promote sustainability in urban transportation.

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

47%
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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 testing to Austin and Miami improves Zoox's systems with diverse urban data.
  • Hiring leaders from Tesla and Intel brings valuable expertise to Zoox's development.

What critics are saying

  • Competition from Waymo and Cruise could impact Zoox's market share and growth.
  • Expansion to new cities may face regulatory challenges, delaying deployment and increasing costs.
  • Partnerships like with Williams Racing could divert focus from core vehicle development.

What makes Zoox unique

  • Zoox designs vehicles specifically for autonomous operation, unlike retrofitting existing cars.
  • Zoox's vehicles feature a futuristic design with state-of-the-art sensors and AI systems.
  • Zoox is committed to sustainability with fully electric vehicles reducing emissions.

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Benefits

Health Insurance

Maternity & Paternity Leave

Vacation & Paid Time Off

Sick Days

Free Lunch or Snacks

Employee Assitance Program