Senior Software Engineer (3D Simulation Applications)

Zoox; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 208,000 - 300,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Paid time off

Stock options

Job summary

Zoox is looking for skilled software engineers in Seattle to join their Simulation team. You'll collaborate on cutting-edge simulation technology to build systems that improve robotic capabilities. Ideal candidates have experience in software engineering, proficiency in Python and C++, and excellent communication skills.

The position offers a competitive salary of $208,000 - $300,000 annually, along with generous benefits including health insurance, stock options, and paid time off.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in software engineering and systems design.
• Hands-on experience integrating ML models into production code.
• Experience working directly with customers to gather feedback.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with ML researchers and simulation engineers.
• Build reliable cloud-based pipelines for simulation and analysis.
• Transform design challenges into workable systems.

Skills

Fluency in Python

Fluency in C++

Excellent communication skills

Cross-team collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s, Master’s, or PhD in Computer Science or related field

Tools

Cloud computing platforms

Distributed systems

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.

In this role, you will:

• 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

Qualifications:

• 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.

Bonus Qualifications:

• Experience with systems for large‑scale processing of 3D, image or multimedia data
• Experience in distributed systems and cloud computing platforms

Compensation & Benefits

$208,000 - $300,000 a year

There are three major components to compensation for this position: salary, Amazon Restricted Stock Units (RSUs), and Zoox Stock Appreciation Rights. A sign‑on bonus may be offered as part of the compensation package. The listed range applies only to the base salary. Compensation will vary based on geographic location and level. Leveling, as well as positioning within a level, is determined by a range of factors, including, but not limited to, a candidate's relevant years of experience, domain knowledge, and interview performance. The salary range listed in this posting is representative of the range of levels Zoox is considering for this position.

Zoox also offers a comprehensive package of benefits, including paid time off (e.g. sick leave, vacation, bereavement), unpaid time off, Zoox Stock Appreciation Rights, Amazon RSUs, health insurance, long‑term care insurance, long‑term and short‑term disability insurance, and life insurance.

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.