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Zoox

Fully electric autonomous ride-hailing service platform

Senior/Staff Software Engineer - Ride and Fleet Services

Backend EngineeringConfirmed live in the last 24 hours
Full-time$230k - $315k /yrHybrid

About the Job

Requirements

  • At least 8 years of cloud software experience.
  • Experience running and optimizing production-grade systems for maximum efficiency and resilience.
  • Extensive experience designing, implementing, and operating 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, and service management.
  • Make significant contributions to technical roadmaps and 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.

Desired Qualifications

  • Experience with Spring Boot-based microservice architectures, PostgreSQL, and Elasticsearch.
  • Experience in transportation, robotics, logistics, or autonomous vehicles.
  • Experience with event-driven architecture and Kafka.

About the Company

Zoox

Fully electric autonomous ride-hailing service platform

Zoox designs and operates an autonomous ride-hailing service built around a purpose-built, fully electric vehicle designed specifically for autonomous operation. The vehicle uses advanced sensors, cameras, and AI to navigate complex urban environments, offering a four-passenger interior for comfort. Unlike competitors that retrofit existing cars, Zoox engineers both the vehicle and the service from the ground up, enabling optimized safety, efficiency, and passenger experience through integrated software that optimizes routing and reduces wait times. The company emphasizes safety through extensive testing and regulatory collaboration, and sustainability via electric mobility. The ultimate goal is to provide a smarter, safer, and more efficient urban transportation system that improves city life while reducing emissions.

Company size
5,001-10,000
Company stage
Acquired
Total funding
$1.2B
Headquarters
Menlo Park, CA
Founded
2014

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