Senior/Staff Software Engineer - 3D World Generation Pipelines
Description For Senior/Staff Software Engineer - 3D World Generation Pipelines
Zoox, a pioneering company in autonomous vehicle technology, is seeking a Senior/Staff Software Engineer to revolutionize their 3D world-generation technology. This role sits at the intersection of autonomous driving, simulation technology, and artificial intelligence, making it an exciting opportunity for experienced software engineers passionate about shaping the future of transportation.
The position involves working with cutting-edge technology in 3D simulation, focusing on developing and scaling procedural world generation pipelines for autonomous vehicle testing and training. You'll collaborate with technical artists to enhance content pipelines and work alongside simulation and ML engineers to implement advanced methods for improving 3D world fidelity and performance.
The role offers a competitive compensation package ranging from $203,000 to $300,000, complemented by Amazon RSUs and Zoox Stock Appreciation Rights. The company provides comprehensive benefits including various insurance options and flexible time off policies. Working in a hybrid setting in Foster City, CA, you'll be part of a team that's developing the first ground-up, fully autonomous vehicle fleet.
This is an ideal position for someone with 8+ years of experience who excels in C++ and Python programming, has a strong background in 3D graphics and art pipelines, and is comfortable with distributed systems. The role combines technical expertise with creative problem-solving, as you'll be working on innovative solutions for autonomous vehicle simulation.
What makes this opportunity unique is the chance to work on technology that will directly impact the future of urban mobility. You'll be contributing to a mission-driven company that's focused on making autonomous driving accessible to everyone, while working with a diverse team of experts in robotics, machine learning, and design. The position offers both technical challenges and the satisfaction of working on technology that will revolutionize transportation.
Responsibilities For Senior/Staff Software Engineer - 3D World Generation Pipelines
- Scale up procedural world generation pipeline for growing number of cities
- Integrate generative and reconstruction-based AI into production pipelines
- Collaborate across Zoox to enable new kinds of testing and training in 3D simulation
- Own artist and content pipelines to improve art production quality and throughput
Requirements For Senior/Staff Software Engineer - 3D World Generation Pipelines
- 8+ years of professional experience in relevant domains
- High proficiency in C++ and Python
- Experience building art pipelines and extending DCC tools such as Maya, Blender, Houdini, or Unity
- Familiarity with distributed systems and cloud computing platforms
- Strong teamwork and communication skills
Benefits For Senior/Staff Software Engineer - 3D World Generation Pipelines
- Paid time off (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
- Life insurance
- Sign-on bonus may be offered
