Staff Software Engineer - Robot Link Platform

jobs.frontdoordefense.com - Jobboard; Foster City (CA); On-site; USD 160,000 - 225,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Long-term care insurance

Paid time off

Life insurance

Job summary

Zoox in Foster City, California, is looking for a Staff Software Engineer to develop cloud backend services critical for driverless robotaxi operations. You will build microservices ensuring reliable communication between vehicles and cloud services.

The role requires proficiency in programming languages such as Typescript, Go, and strong knowledge of REST and API design patterns. A comprehensive compensation package, including salary and RSUs, along with numerous benefits is offered.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of relevant experience in backend services.
• Experience shipping large-scale platforms.
• Strong knowledge of REST and API design patterns.

Responsibilities

• Develop scalable backend services that are reliable and fault-tolerant.
• Write clear, testable, modular, maintainable code.
• Define and implement key metrics to monitor performance.

Skills

Typescript

Go

Java

Javascript

REST

API design

Database technologies

Caching mechanisms

Performance optimization

Node.js

Nginx

Apache

Debugging skills

Education

BS/MS in Computer Science or similar degree

Tools

Node.js

Nginx

Apache

Job description

Staff Software Engineer - Robot Link Platform

Build the microservices for real-time communication between Zoox's robo-taxis and cloud services.

Location: Foster City, California, United States

Compensation: $160,000 - 225,000 USD / year

Job Tags: Software

About The Role

Zoox is reinventing transportation, building a future for riders, not drivers. We are building an incredible crew - united by our mission, energized by our values and driven by our purpose.

The Robot Link Platform team is looking for a Staff Software Engineer to design and build cloud backend services. The team is critical in enabling successful driverless robotaxi service, operating at the intersection of robot software and cloud services/front‑end tools for fleet management, telemetry and rider support. Team members have diverse skill sets, high cross‑functional interaction, and are uniquely positioned to interface with all aspects of robot and service enablement.

As an engineer on this team, you will help design and build the microservices that ensure reliable, mission‑critical communication as well as offer optimal abstraction between our robot and all the services for operation. You will architect platform solutions that support integration with various cloud services as well as front‑end tools.

This is a rare opportunity that will require both your product sense and low‑level systems thinking using complex network topologies and protocols.

In This Role, You Will:

• Develop and deploy scalable backend services that are reliable and fault tolerant
• Write clear, testable, modular and maintainable code. Triage and troubleshoot issues spanning various cloud services, robot, transport protocols.
• Define and implement key metrics to measure/monitor performance and reliability
• Contribute to long term architecture, technology initiatives and technical roadmap
• Work cross functionally with diverse engineering teams, Product and Program Management for successful delivery of solutions

Qualifications

• BS/MS in Computer Science or similar degree and/or 7+ years of relevant experience
• Experience successfully shipping to production large‑scale backend services/platforms
• Proficiency in one or more programming languages like Typescript, Go, Java, Javascript
• Strong knowledge of REST, API design patterns, database technologies, caching mechanisms, performance optimizing techniques
• Familiarity with webserver technologies like Node.js, Nginx, Apache etc.
• Excellent problem‑solving and debugging skills

Bonus Qualifications

• Familiarity with DDS

Compensation

There are three major components to compensation for this position: salary, Amazon Restricted Stock Units (RSUs), and Zoox Stock Appreciation Rights. The salary range for this position is $195,000 to $245,000. A sign‑on bonus may be offered as part of the compensation package. Compensation will vary based on geographic location and level.

Benefits

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.

Inclusive Hiring Statement

If you need an accommodation to participate in the application or interview process please reach out to [e-mail] or your assigned recruiter. 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.