Behavioral Driving Algorithms Engineer (Motion Planning)

Zoox

Foster City (CA)

On-site

USD 189,000 - 270,000

Full time

14 days+
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Job summary

Zoox is seeking an engineer to contribute to algorithmic advancements within its Operational Planning team. This team is focused on making the robot operate effectively under various conditions. Responsibilities include enhancing driving behavior algorithms, developing strategies for performance degradation, and integrating solutions within the driving stack.

The ideal candidate will have a Master’s degree in Computer Science, fluency in C++, and extensive experience in programming and algorithm design.

Base salary ranges from $189,000 to $270,000 with additional compensation including RSUs and potential bonuses.

Qualifications

  • 4+ years of experience in a related field.
  • Extensive experience with programming and algorithm design.
  • PhD in related fields is a bonus.

Responsibilities

  • Create principled algorithmic improvements to driving behavior.
  • Collaborate to develop strategies for performance mitigation.
  • Architect scalable solutions for driving stack integration.
  • Partner with validation teams to execute algorithm tests.

Skills

C++ fluency
Algorithm design
Vehicle kinematics understanding

Education

Master's degree in Computer Science or related field

Job description

Zoox is seeking an engineer to contribute to algorithmic advancements within its Operational Planning team. This team is focused on making the robot operate effectively under various conditions. Responsibilities include enhancing driving behavior algorithms, developing strategies for performance degradation, and integrating solutions within the driving stack.

The ideal candidate will have a Master’s degree in Computer Science, fluency in C++, and extensive experience in programming and algorithm design.

Base salary ranges from $189,000 to $270,000 with additional compensation including RSUs and potential bonuses.

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