Senior Software Engineer - Motion Planning Collision Avoidance

Zoox; Foster City (CA); On-site; USD 230,000 - 289,000; Full time

Job summary

Zoox is seeking a safety-critical software engineer for the Collision Avoidance System Motion planning team. In this role, you will design and develop cutting-edge motion planning and control systems, ensuring high-standard safety ratings while mentoring junior engineers. You will work in a multidisciplinary setting focused on autonomous driving technologies and high assurance environments.

Benefits

Amazon RSUs

Zoox Stock Appreciation Rights

Health insurance

Paid time off

Long-term and short-term disability insurance

Life insurance

Qualifications

• 6 years of industry experience in related field.
• Strong background in computer science.
• Team player with good communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Build the software for collision avoidance motion planning.
• Lead technical direction and define software architecture.
• Mentor junior engineers and guide through design processes.

Skills

C++

Real-time Systems

Team Collaboration

Software Architecture

Education

MS or higher degree in related field

Job description

Zoox is looking for a safety-critical software engineer to join our Collision Avoidance System Motion planning team. In this role, you will be responsible for bringing cutting edge motion planning and control systems towards high standard safety ratings. This is a multidisciplinary role that will get you exposed to safety-critical system engineering, perception, prediction, and embedded computing. You will lead the effort redefining what cutting-edge AI software can do in high-mission-assurance environments.

In this role, you will:

• Build the software of collision avoidance motion planning
• Lead the technical direction of software projects, define architecture, design patterns, and best practices.
• Design, develop, and review complex software components, ensure code quality and maintainability.
• Provide guidance and mentorship to junior and mid-level software engineers.
• Identify and resolve complex technical challenges, analyze data to identify potential issues.

Qualifications

• MS or higher degree in related field with 6 years of industry experience
• Strong background in computer science, especially coding in c++
• Have experience of real-time system, especially latency handling
• Must be a team player with good communication skills and be able to guide the team member through software architecture design, experience with mentoring team members
• Past experience of Autonomous driving or robotics industry

Bonus Qualifications

• Experience with writing functional requirements driven code and familiar with formal verification & validation techniques
• Familiarity with Hazard and Risk Assessment (HARA) and/or Failure Mode and Effects Analysis (FMEA)
• Experience with existing Advanced Driver-Assistance System (ADAS) technologies, including adaptive cruise control, automatic emergency braking, lane-following, automated lane changing

Compensation

There are three major components to compensation for this position: salary, Amazon Restricted Stock Units (RSUs), and Zoox Stock Appreciation Rights. The salary will range from$230,000 to $289,000. A sign-on bonus may be part of a compensation package. Compensation will vary based on geographic location, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience.

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.

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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.