Full-Time
Senior/Staff Software Engineer
Simulation Infrastructure
Confirmed live in the last 24 hours
Zoox
1,001-5,000 employees
Develops autonomous electric ride-hailing vehicles
Compensation Overview
$190k - $285kAnnually
Expert
Seattle, WA, USA
Hybrid position in Seattle, WA.
- 8+ years of experience in a related field
- Develop an insanely scalable platform using microservices, cloud databases and message queues
- Responsible for speeding up the execution pipeline, making it more usable, and enabling us to run at orders of magnitude larger scale.
- Develop web front-end interfaces for simulation pipeline and tools.
- Helping to deliver new versions of the simulation framework reliably and efficiently
- Build Scenario Editor for creating effective scenarios and unlock the full potential for simulation.
Zoox focuses on creating a fully integrated autonomous ride-hailing service designed specifically for urban transportation. Unlike other companies that modify existing vehicles for self-driving capabilities, Zoox has engineered its own vehicle from the ground up, optimizing it for safety, efficiency, and passenger comfort. The vehicle features advanced sensors, cameras, and AI systems that allow it to navigate complex city environments. It can carry up to four passengers in a spacious interior, ensuring a pleasant ride experience. Safety is paramount, with rigorous testing and collaboration with regulatory bodies to meet high standards. Additionally, Zoox's vehicles are fully electric, promoting sustainability by reducing emissions. The company also develops a user-friendly ride-hailing platform that uses data analytics to improve routing and reduce wait times. Zoox aims to enhance urban mobility while prioritizing safety and environmental responsibility.
Company Stage
Acquired
Total Funding
$1.2B
Headquarters
Menlo Park, California
Founded
2014
6 month growth
↑ 8%1 year growth
↑ 31%2 year growth
↑ 47%
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.
Help us improve and share your feedback! Did you find this helpful?
Benefits
Health Insurance
Maternity & Paternity Leave
Vacation & Paid Time Off
Sick Days
Free Lunch or Snacks
Employee Assitance Program