Senior Staff Software Engineer - Simulation Metrics Platform

jobs.frontdoordefense.com - Jobboard; Foster City (CA); On-site; USD 260,000 - 330,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Health insurance

RSUs

Life insurance

Job summary

Zoox is looking for a Senior Staff Software Engineer to spearhead the development of its metrics platform essential for their autonomous vehicle service. The role involves designing reliable systems, developing a technical strategy, and leading optimization efforts. Candidates should have at least 8 years of experience with large-scale infrastructure and strong programming skills. Benefits include a competitive salary ranging from $260,000 to $330,000, RSUs, comprehensive health benefits, and more.

Qualifications

• 5 years of experience in a technical leadership role.
• 8+ years building large-scale infrastructure.
• Strong programming skills in languages such as Java/Kotlin, Python, or C/C++.

Responsibilities

• Design and implement highly scalable systems for metrics development.
• Develop a technical strategy and roadmap.
• Lead performance optimization efforts.

Skills

Technical leadership

Large-scale infrastructure

Distributed systems

Software design and architecture

Workflow orchestration tools

Container orchestration technologies

Programming in Java/Kotlin, Python, C/C++

Tools

Kubernetes

AWS

GCP

Azure

Job description

Senior Staff Software Engineer - Simulation Metrics Platform

Location: Foster City, CA, USA

Job Tags: Software

About The Role

Zoox is seeking a Senior Staff Software Engineer to spearhead the development of its metrics platform, which is crucial for developing and validating the autonomy and operational systems of our robotaxi service. The Senior Staff Engineer will be responsible for defining and guiding the architectural evolution aimed at unifying and optimizing the experience of developing and maintaining metrics throughout the organization. This role involves close collaboration with numerous teams across the company to facilitate and expand their work on essential metrics, encompassing autonomy safety, capability, comfort, fleet operational efficiency, and more.

In This Role, You Will:

• Design and implement highly scalable and reliable systems to enable accurate and efficient metrics development and maintenance.
• Develop a technical strategy and roadmap with clear goals, outcomes, and timelines to guide technical investments across all teams contributing to the metrics platform.
• Lead efforts to optimize systems for performance, scalability, and reliability.
• Ensure project execution and delivery.
• Influence and coach a team of engineers, promoting best practices.

Qualifications

• 5 years of experience in a technical leadership role leading project teams and setting technical direction.
• 8+ years of experience building and developing large-scale infrastructure, distributed systems, or networks.
• 5 years of experience with design and architecture, and testing/launching software products.
• Experience with workflow orchestration tools such as Ray.
• Experience with container orchestration technologies like Kubernetes.
• Experience with networking, storage, and database technologies.Proven experience with cloud platforms such as AWS, GCP, or Azure.
• Strong programming skills in languages such as Java/Kotlin, Python, or C/C++.

Bonus Qualifications

• 3 years of experience working in a complex, matrixed organization involving cross-functional or cross-business projects.
• Expertise in workflow orchestration tools such as Ray.
• Expertise in container orchestration technologies like Kubernetes.
• Expertise in networking, storage, and database technologies.
• Experience in the autonomous vehicle industry.
• Experience with data engineering.

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 $260,000 to $330,000. 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.

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.