Cloud Backend Engineer - Robot Link Platform

Zoox; Foster City (CA); On-site; USD 153,000 - 230,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Health insurance

Long-term care insurance

Disability insurance

Life insurance

Amazon RSUs

Zoox Stock Appreciation Rights

Sign-on bonus may be offered

Job summary

Zoox is seeking a Software Engineer in Foster City, California, to design and construct cloud backend services essential for driverless robotaxi operations. This critical position involves developing scalable microservices, ensuring reliable communications, and determining performance metrics.

The ideal candidate will have a BS or MS in Computer Science, 4+ years of experience, and proficiency in programming languages such as Typescript, Java, and Python. The role demands strong problem-solving skills and familiarity with webserver technologies and networking.

Qualifications

• 4+ years of relevant experience.
• Strong knowledge of performance optimizing techniques.
• Excellent debugging skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop and deploy scalable backend services.
• Write clear, testable, modular code.
• Define and implement key metrics for performance.
• Contribute to long-term architecture.
• Work cross-functionally with diverse teams.

Skills

Proficiency in Typescript

Proficiency in Java

Proficiency in Python

Strong knowledge of REST

API design patterns

Database technologies

Caching mechanisms

Performance optimizing techniques

Familiarity with Node.js

Familiarity with Nginx

Familiarity with Apache

Excellent problem-solving skills

Familiarity with networking

Education

BS / MS in Computer Science or similar degree

Job description

Zoox is seeking a Software Engineer in Foster City, California, to design and construct cloud backend services essential for driverless robotaxi operations. This critical position involves developing scalable microservices, ensuring reliable communications, and determining performance metrics.

The ideal candidate will have a BS or MS in Computer Science, 4+ years of experience, and proficiency in programming languages such as Typescript, Java, and Python. The role demands strong problem-solving skills and familiarity with webserver technologies and networking.