Zoox.com

Senior/Staff Software Engineer - Operational Tools

Zoox.com$210K — $305K *
Transportation
8 - 10 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 8+ years of experience and a Bachelor's degree or equivalent in engineering, mathematics, or related fields
  • Strong skills in JavaScript/TypeScript, Node.js, HTML, and CSS
  • Deep knowledge of web technologies
  • Experience with a Front End UI Framework (Vue, React, Svelte)
  • Proficient in designing and architecting large-scale full stack systems
  • Excellent communication and collaboration skills

Responsibilities

  • Architect and own full-stack systems for autonomous vehicle operations
  • Provide architectural leadership from front-end to backend services and AI infrastructure
  • Mentor and guide other engineers through code reviews and design discussions
  • Elevate technical standards by championing best practices
  • Collaborate with product managers, designers, and remote operators to innovate new features

Benefits

  • Paid time off including sick leave and vacation
  • Unpaid time off options
  • Zoox Stock Appreciation Rights
  • Health insurance coverage
  • Long-term care insurance
  • Long-term and short-term disability insurance
  • Life insurance options
Full Job Description
In this role, you will:

  • Architect and own the full-stack systems that are the backbone of our autonomous vehicle operations. We're talking about systems that provide real-time vehicle monitoring, automation, and live support for our riders.
  • Be the technical authority. You'll provide architectural leadership across the stack, from the front-end to our backend services and AI infrastructure. Your decisions will ensure our systems are scalable, reliable, and technically excellent.
  • Lead and multiply. You won't just be writing code. You'll be a mentor and a guide for other engineers on the team, elevating the technical bar through code reviews, design discussions, and by championing best practices.
  • Collaborate and innovate. You'll work closely with product managers, designers, and our remote operators to dream up and deliver new features that solve some of the most interesting challenges in the industry today.


Qualifications

  • 8+ YOE and Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience in an engineering, mathematics, or related field
  • Solid foundations in JavaScript/TypeScript, Node.js, HTML and CSS
  • Solid understanding of web technologies
  • Experience with a Front End UI Framework (e.g. Vue, React, Svelte)
  • Ability to design and architect large scale full stack systems
  • Ability to communicate clearly and collaborate consistently


Bonus Qualifications

  • Experience with Python or C++
  • Experience with 3D graphics, especially in a web context.
  • Familiarity with robotics and 3D spatial reasoning.


$210,000 - $305,000 a year

Base Salary Range

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.

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.com

Zoox is a self-driving car company that is developing a fully autonomous vehicle for ride-hailing services. The company was founded in 2014 and is headquartered in Foster City, California. Zoox's vehicle is designed to be electric, fully autonomous, and capable of carrying passengers in a variety of seating configurations. The company is focused on developing a complete end-to-end solution for autonomous ride-hailing, including the vehicle, the software, and the infrastructure. Zoox has raised over $800 million in funding to date, and is backed by investors including Blackbird Ventures, Lux Capital, and DFJ.
Learn more about Zoox.com
Size
1,000 employees
Industry

Similar Jobs

More Jobs at Zoox.com

More Transportation Jobs

Find similar Senior/Staff Software Engineer - Operational Tools jobs: