Sensor Software Engineer - Core Sensors

Zoox; Foster City (CA); On-site; USD 191,000 - 271,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Paid time off

Zoox Stock Appreciation Rights

Amazon RSUs

Job summary

Zoox is looking for a skilled software developer to join the Core Sensors team, focusing on developing drivers for lidar, radar, and camera sensors vital to the company's autonomous driving technology.

The role requires a Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science with at least 5 years of software development experience, especially in C++. Zoox offers a competitive salary, and comprehensive benefits including paid time off and Amazon Restricted Stock Units.

Qualifications

• 5 years of experience in software development required.
• Strong proficiency in C++ programming language.
• Experience developing device drivers is necessary.

Responsibilities

• Design, implement, and maintain robust code for specific use cases.
• Develop drivers for lidar, radar, and camera sensors.
• Collaborate with teams to integrate sensor software with the autonomous driving stack.

Skills

C++ programming

Software development

Problem-solving

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science or related field

Tools

Driver software development

Job description

Zoox is seeking a highly skilled and experienced software developer to join our team. The Core Sensors team is a specialized group responsible for developing the drivers for the lidar, radar, and camera sensors on the vehicle. This suite of sensors serves as the input to the perception and planning stack and is fundamental to the autonomous driving capabilities of our robot platform.

In this role, you will

• Design, implement, and maintain high-quality, robust code that meets the vehicle's specific use/safety case.
• Develop and maintain driver software for lidar, radar, and camera sensors
• Work closely with the perception, planning, and advanced hardware teams to ensure the drivers meet the required specifications
• Develop and maintain highly performant, robust, safety-critical code
• Collaborate with other teams to ensure the sensor software integrates seamlessly with the autonomous driving stack and offline tool pipelines

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science or a related field with minimum 5 years of experience in software development
• Strong proficiency in C++ programming language
• Experience with developing device drivers
• Excellent problem-solving skills and attention to detail
• Ability to work in a collaborative team environment

Bonus Qualifications

• Expertise with developing sensor drivers (LiDAR and/or Radar)
• Experience working at autonomous self driving company

Salary

$191,000 - $271,000 a year

Compensation

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.

Benefits

Zoox also offers a comprehensive package of benefits, including paid time off (such as 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

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