Senior Software Engineer - 3D Simulation Applications

Zoox; Foster City (CA); On-site; USD 140,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

Zoox is building the first fully autonomous vehicle platform and a scalable simulation ecosystem. The successful candidate will join the 3D Simulation Applications team to turn research into production-grade software that powers large-scale autonomy systems.

You will collaborate with ML researchers and cross-functional teams, deploy simulation pipelines in the cloud, and solve complex design challenges with efficient, reusable code. Excellent communication is essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's, Master's, or PhD in Computer Science (or related field) with 5+ years of software engineering and systems design.
• Fluency in Python and/or C++ as core tools.
• Hands-on experience integrating ML models into production code.
• Experience deploying solutions and gathering real-world feedback from customers.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with ML researchers, simulation engineers, and customer teams across Zoox.
• Transform design challenges into working simulation systems for smarter, safer robots.
• Build reliable, scalable, cloud-based pipelines for large-scale simulation and analysis.

Skills

Python

C++

ML concepts

Distributed systems

Cloud computing

Customer-facing experience

Communication

Independent problem solving

Education

Bachelor's/Master's/PhD in Computer Science or related

Tools

Cloud platforms (AWS/GCP)

3D/Multimedia data processing

Job description

The Simulation team at Zoox is looking for software engineers with diverse talents and real-world product experience to help realize our vision for the future of simulation at Zoox. As part of the 3D Simulation Applications team, you will turn research into reality, joining cutting-edge simulation technology with industrial-scale autonomy systems.

• Collaborate with ML researchers, other simulation engineers, and customer teams across the company, expanding the scope of what's possible with simulation
• Transform complex design challenges into working systems for using simulation to make smarter, safer robots
• Build reliable, scalable, customer-focused, cloud-based pipelines for large-scale simulation and analysis
• Bachelor's, Master's, or PhD in Computer Science (or a related field) paired with 5+ years of experience in software engineering and systems design.
• Fluency in Python and/or C++ as a core part of your technical toolkit.
• Comfortable with ML concepts and possess hands‑on experience integrating ML models into production code.
• Experience working directly with customers to deploy solutions, gather real-world feedback, and rapidly iterate to improve the product.
• Excellent communication and cross‑team collaboration skills, with a self‑motivated, organized, and inventive approach to independent problem‑solving.
• Experience with systems for large-scale processing of 3D, image or multimedia data
• Experience in distributed systems and cloud computing platforms

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. We're looking for top talent that shares our passion and wants to be part of a fast-moving and highly execution-oriented team.

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.