Senior/Staff Software Engineer - Simulator

Zoox; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 190,000 - 285,000; Full time

Job summary

Zoox is seeking top talent to develop simulation frameworks that enhance their autonomous vehicle technology. The roles include responsibilities such as building core simulation systems and traffic modeling, requiring deep expertise in C++ and substantial relevant experience. Join Zoox in their mission to revolutionize urban mobility through innovative technology and simulation.

Benefits

Paid time off

Health insurance

Long-term and short-term disability insurance

Life insurance

Amazon RSUs

Zoox Stock Appreciation Rights

Qualifications

• Deep expertise in C++ required.
• 8+ years of experience in a related field.

Responsibilities

• Architect and develop core simulation frameworks.
• Populate simulated roads with intelligent traffic participants.
• Develop large scale generation Python platform for simulating autonomous driving scenarios.

Skills

C++

Multi-threading

Distributed real-time systems

Performance optimization

Job description

Simulation is essential to Zoox’s mission. Zoox uses simulation to develop our driving software, validate our safety, and analyze our real world performance. Our team’s work directly impacts how rapidly and successfully Zoox will achieve its goals.

Our team’s mission is to provide the simulation framework and tools for Zoox to rapidly develop our hardware and software, and to help answer the ultimate question: "Is Zoox’s robot safe to drive on our cities’ streets?"

Learn more about our Simulation team

Sim C++ Framework (Foster City, CA, Seattle, WA and Boston, MA)

• Role: Architect and develop core simulation foundations - including core simulator framework, communication framework, determinism and reproducibility, performance optimization.
• Needs: Deep expertise in C++. Experience with multi-threading, and/or distributed real-time systems.
• Best for: Architects/engineers who care about robust and elegant architecture, correctness, maintainability to deliver foundational technology to boost all Simulation efforts.
• 8+ years of experience in a related field

Simulation Traffic Modeling & Behavior (Foster City, CA, Seattle, WA and Boston, MA)

• Role: Populate the simulated roads with intelligent participants. Make simulated cars, pedestrians, bicyclists, motorcyclists, etc to behave realistically by default, and tunable to create a full gamut of traffic/agent behaviors.
• 8+ years of experience in a related field

Scenario Automation (Foster City, CA and Seattle, WA)

• Role: Develop Python platform for large scale generation of autonomous driving scenarios for simulation
• 8+ years of experience in a related field

Scenario Editor (Foster City, CA)

• Role: Build Scenario Editor for creating effective scenarios and unlock the full potential for simulation.
• 8+ years of experience in a related field

3D Simulator (Sensor Simulation, Procedural Worlds, and HiL) and (Foster City, CA and Seattle, Wa)

• Role: Develop realistic simulation for all our sensors (camera, lidar, radar, and more). Extend our procedural world generation pipeline for improved realism and performance. Optimize our 3D simulator for end-to-end driving software simulation at scale as well as hardware-in-the-loop simulation.
• Needs: Fluency in C++. Bonus points for experience in sensor simulation, rendering pipeline, asset pipeline, art tools, or CPU/GPU performance optimization.
• Role:Graphics and AI/ML
• 8+ years of experience in a related field

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$190,000 - $285,000. 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.