Zoox, Incorporated

Software Engineer - Collision Avoidance System Metrics

Zoox, Incorporated · Foster City, CA
Foster City, CA $185K–$251K Posted 2026-09-03
Salary
$185K–$251K
Type
Full-time
Experience
7+ yr

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. We’re looking for top talent that shares our passion and wants to be part of a fast-moving and highly execution-oriented team.

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A Final Note:
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.

  • Apply distributed computing algorithms to analyze petabytes of urban driving data.
  • Develop metrics and tools to analyze errors and system improvements.
  • Work closely with CAS engineers to evaluate system performance.
  • Collaborate with Perception engineers to define metrics for autonomous driving.
  • Partner with Planning engineers to measure performance in complex urban environments.
  • BS, MS, or PhD degree in computer science or a related field
  • Fluency in C++ and/or Python
  • Extensive experience with programming and algorithm design
  • Experience with analysis of latency for safety-critical software systems
  • Experience with petabyte-scale distributed computing (Spark, Databricks, generic MapReduce pipelines)
  • Background in Bayesian statistics

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.

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This role’s midpoint $218K vs. market median $180K for Engineering roles
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above median
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Zoox

Zoox

Autonomous Vehicles · Public · Foster City, USA

Stage & Valuation
Public · $1.3B
Key Investors
Amazon, Draper Fisher Jurvetson, Alium Capital
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