Software Engineer - Tools & Automation

Zoox; Foster City (CA); On-site; USD 184,000 - 231,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading AI company in California is seeking a qualified software engineer to design and implement agentic AI systems. You will build data pipelines, collaborate with cross-functional teams to translate business needs into AI solutions, and architect production-grade systems focused on performance and scalability. Candidates should have a BS in engineering, 4+ years of relevant experience, and strong Python skills. The role offers a competitive salary ranging from $184,000 to $231,000 annually.

Qualifications

• 4+ years of relevant work experience in software development.
• Experience or strong interest in creating analytical or AI/ML models.
• Strong problem-solving skills in simplifying real-world problems.

Responsibilities

• Design and implement agentic AI systems.
• Build and maintain data pipelines and workflows.
• Integrate AI solutions with various services.

Skills

Python

Data Science

Problem-solving

AI/ML applications

Education

BS in relevant engineering discipline

Job description

Responsibilities

• Design and implement agentic AI systems with structured interfaces, reasoning loops, and robust error handling
• Build and maintain data pipelines, scheduled workflows, and benchmarking infrastructure
• Develop evaluation and scoring systems to measure and continuously improve model output quality
• Integrate the platform with internal and external services, including ticketing, messaging, storage, and observability
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to translate business requirements into technical AI solutions
• Architect and maintain production-grade AI solutions with focus on scalability, reliability, and performance

Qualifications

• BS in relevant engineering discipline and 4+ years of relevant work experience
• Software development experience, Strong Python with applications in AL/ML
• Familiarity with AI agents and their applications, including prompt design, tool calling, context management, and evaluation
• Experience or strong interest in Data Science and Engineering
• Experience or strong interest in creating Analytical or AI/ML-based models for real-world problems
• Strong problem-solving skills, especially in simplifying and modelling real-world problems

Bonus Qualifications

• Familiarity with major LLM providers (OpenAI, Anthropic, Google, Meta, etc.) and understanding of their trade‑offs in terms of performance, cost, latency, and capabilities
• Experience integrating AI capabilities into applications or eagerness to learn application development
• Full‑stack development experience with both backend and front‑end technologies

$184,000 - $231,000 a year