Senior Software Engineer, Full-Stack Android

Zoox; Foster City (CA); On-site; USD 215,000 - 255,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Zoox stock appreciation rights

Amazon RSUs

Health insurance

PTO (sick leave, vacation, bereavement

Disability insurance (long-term/short)

Life insurance

Job summary

Zoox is seeking a senior engineer to architect and build end-to-end features across mobile Android apps and Kotlin Spring Boot backends. You will craft scalable Android experiences, design robust microservices, and work across Zoox’s client, cloud, and vehicle stacks to deliver seamless rider experiences.

Ideal candidates bring 7+ years of software development, deep Kotlin expertise (Jetpack Compose, MVVM), and strong backend experience with Spring Boot, REST APIs, and WebSockets.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of relevant experience in software development.
• Proficient in Kotlin with modern Android development (Jetpack Compose, MVVM).
• Experience with backend services, especially Spring Boot.
• Full-stack development experience including RESTful APIs and WebSockets.
• Collaborative with product/design teams from concept to launch.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end engineering design and implementation of major product features for mobile and backend.
• Architect scalable Android apps and robust backend microservices.
• Collaborate with Zoox client, cloud, and vehicle teams to design end-to-end solutions.
• Partner with design and product teams to create intuitive rider experiences with seamless data flow.
• Shape the future of rider experiences in autonomous vehicle ride-hailing with full-stack ownership.

Skills

Kotlin

Android

Spring Boot

REST APIs

WebSockets

Cross-functional

Full-stack

Education

BS/MS in Computer Science

Job description

Responsibilities

• Lead the end-to-end engineering design and implementation of major product features spanning our mobile applications and Kotlin Spring Boot backend.
• Architect and develop scalable, high-performance Android applications while simultaneously contributing to and designing robust backend microservices.
• Collaborate closely with other engineering teams across Zoox’s client, cloud, and vehicle stack to design innovative, end-to-end solutions.
• Partner with design and product teams to create intuitive, efficient, and seamless rider experiences, ensuring smooth data flow from the server to the user interface.
• Shape the future of rider experiences in autonomous vehicle ride-hailing, solving real-world challenges through fullstack ownership.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of relevant experience, with a BS / MS in Computer Science or a related field.
• Deep expertise as a Kotlin Specialist, with strong proficiency in modern Android development (Jetpack Compose, MVVM architecture).
• Demonstrated experience developing and maintaining backend services, particularly with Spring Boot.
• Proven ability to architect, develop, and maintain the complete lifecycle of production-grade full-stack application development, including proficiency with both RESTful APIs and streaming technologies such as WebSockets.
• Experience working cross-functionally with engineering, product, and design teams to drive features from concept to launch.

Bonus Qualifications

• Proven technical leadership in full-stack or mobile development.
• Experience working with Kotlin Multiplatform (KMP) to share business logic between mobile clients.
• Effective at leveraging agentic AI development tools to accelerate workflows.

$215,000 - $255,000 a year

Base Salary Range

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.

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.