Senior/Staff Software Engineer - Simulator

Zoox is developing the first ground-up, fully autonomous vehicle fleet and supporting ecosystem for mobility-as-a-service in urban environments.
Seattle, WA, USAFoster City, CA, USABoston, MA, USA
$190,000 - $285,000
Backend
Staff Software Engineer
Hybrid
1,000 - 5,000 Employees
8+ years of experience
AI · Automotive · Robotics

Description For Senior/Staff Software Engineer - Simulator

Zoox, a pioneering company in autonomous vehicle technology, is seeking a Senior/Staff Software Engineer to join their Simulation team. This role is crucial to Zoox's mission of developing fully autonomous vehicles for urban mobility-as-a-service.

The position focuses on developing simulation frameworks that are essential for validating the safety and performance of Zoox's autonomous driving systems. The team's work directly impacts the development speed and success of Zoox's ambitious goals in autonomous transportation.

As a Senior/Staff Software Engineer in the Simulation team, you'll be responsible for architecting and developing core simulation foundations, including framework development, communication systems, and performance optimization. The role requires deep expertise in C++ and experience with multi-threading and distributed real-time systems.

The position offers multiple focus areas including:

  • Sim C++ Framework development
  • Simulation Traffic Modeling & Behavior
  • Scenario Automation using Python
  • 3D Simulator development for sensor simulation
  • Procedural world generation and optimization

The compensation package is competitive, ranging from $190,000 to $285,000, plus Amazon RSUs and Zoox Stock Appreciation Rights. The company offers comprehensive benefits including health insurance, paid time off, and various insurance coverages.

Working at Zoox means being part of a fast-moving team at the intersection of robotics, machine learning, and design. The company values diverse perspectives and encourages applications from candidates who may not meet every listed requirement but bring unique experiences and skills to the team.

The position offers flexibility with locations in Seattle, Foster City, and Boston, with a hybrid work arrangement. This is an excellent opportunity for experienced engineers who want to make a significant impact in the autonomous vehicle industry while working with cutting-edge technology and simulation systems.

Last updated 7 days ago

Responsibilities For Senior/Staff Software Engineer - Simulator

  • Architect and develop core simulation foundations including core simulator framework
  • Develop communication framework
  • Implement determinism and reproducibility
  • Perform performance optimization
  • Build simulation tools for autonomous driving scenarios
  • Develop realistic simulation for sensors (camera, lidar, radar)
  • Extend procedural world generation pipeline
  • Optimize 3D simulator for end-to-end driving software simulation

Requirements For Senior/Staff Software Engineer - Simulator

Python
  • Deep expertise in C++
  • Experience with multi-threading
  • Experience with distributed real-time systems
  • 8+ years of experience in a related field
  • Knowledge of sensor simulation (bonus)
  • Experience with rendering pipeline (bonus)
  • Experience with asset pipeline (bonus)
  • CPU/GPU performance optimization skills (bonus)

Benefits For Senior/Staff Software Engineer - Simulator

Medical Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Equity
  • Paid time off (sick leave, vacation, bereavement)
  • Unpaid time off
  • Zoox Stock Appreciation Rights
  • Amazon RSUs
  • Health insurance
  • Long-term care insurance
  • Long-term disability insurance
  • Short-term disability insurance
  • Life insurance
  • Sign-on bonus may be offered

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