Senior Sensor Software Engineer - Core Sensors

Zoox; Foster City (CA); On-site; USD 215,000 - 305,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Health insurance

Stock options

Disability insurance

Job summary

Zoox is seeking a highly skilled software developer to join its Core Sensors team in California. The role involves designing and maintaining robust code for sensor drivers crucial to the autonomous driving capabilities of our robot platform.

Ideal candidates will have a Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, with at least 7 years of experience in software development and strong proficiency in C++. Benefits include competitive salary, health insurance, and stock options.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of experience in software development.
• Strong proficiency in C++ programming language.
• Experience with developing device drivers.
• Excellent problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to work in a collaborative team environment.

Responsibilities

• Design, implement, and maintain high-quality, robust code.
• Develop driver software for lidar, radar, and camera sensors.
• Work closely with perception and planning teams.
• Collaborate to ensure sensor software integration.

Skills

C++ programming

Software development

Device drivers

Collaborative teamwork

Problem-solving

Education

Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science or related field

Job description

Zoox is seeking a highly skilled and experienced software developer to join our team. The Core Sensors team is a specialized group responsible for developing the drivers for the lidar, radar, and camera sensors on the vehicle. This suite of sensors serves as the input to the perception and planning stack and is fundamental to the autonomous driving capabilities of our robot platform.

In this role, you will:

• Design, implement, and maintain high-quality, robust code that meets the vehicle's specific use/safety case.
• Develop and maintain driver software for lidar, radar, and camera sensors.
• Work closely with the perception, planning, and advanced hardware teams to ensure the drivers meet the required specifications.
• Develop and maintain highly performant, robust, safety-critical code.
• Collaborate with other teams to ensure the sensor software integrates seamlessly with the autonomous driving stack and offline tool pipelines.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science or a related field with 7+ years of experience in software development.
• Strong proficiency in C++ programming language.
• Experience with developing device drivers.
• Excellent problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to work in a collaborative team environment.

Bonus Qualifications

• Expertise with developing sensor drivers (LiDAR and/or Radar).
• Experience working at autonomous self driving company.

Salary: $215,000 - $305,000 per year (base salary range). Compensation may also include Amazon Restricted Stock Units (RSUs), Zoox Stock Appreciation Rights, and a sign-on bonus depending on location and level.

Benefits include paid time off, unpaid time off, health insurance, long-term care insurance, disability insurance, and life insurance.

About Zoox: Zoox is developing the first ground-up, fully autonomous vehicle fleet and the supporting ecosystem required to bring this technology to market. Sitting at the intersection of robotics, machine learning, and design, Zoox aims to provide the next generation of mobility-as-a-service in urban environments.

Accommodations

If you need an accommodation to participate in the application or interview process please reach out to [e-mail] or your assigned recruiter.

A Final Note: You do not need to match every listed expectation to apply for this position. Here at Zoox, we know that diverse perspectives foster the innovation we need to be successful, and we are committed to building a team that encompasses a variety of backgrounds, experiences, and skills.