POSTING ACTIVE · REQ-C840A · FY26.Q2

Software Engineer - Driving Behavior

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[ COMPENSATION RANGE · ANNUAL · BASE ]
$177,000 – $283,000USD
MIDPOINT
$230,000
SPREAD
$106,000
LEVEL
LEAD

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OVERVIEW

Zoox is on an ambitious journey to develop a full-stack autonomous mobility solution. This role will be a part of a team to expand Zoox’s autonomous mobility to new geofences. We are looking for a Software Engineer to improve and develop autonomous driving capabilities in new conditions.
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IN THIS ROLE, YOU WILL

  • Design behavioral and motion planning algorithms to improve driving behavior in new geofences and implement those designs in our code base.

  • Adapt existing algorithms and software modules for autonomous driving in new geofences.

  • Integrate and test your developed applications in the robot, learn, and make improvements.

  • Work collaboratively with cross-functional teams to support the integration and validation of software components and features for geofence expansion.

  • Support or lead vehicle testing to generate actionable feedback on driving performance.

  • Write and file patents for novel technologies you develop.

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QUALIFICATIONS

  • Master's degree in Computer Science or related field and 3+ years of experience

  • Proficient in C++ programming

  • Proven experience in at least one of the following domains: behavioral planning, motion planning, or mission planning for autonomous vehicles

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BONUS QUALIFICATIONS

  • Experience with behavioral and motion planning for high-speed autonomous driving

  • Experience with autonomous robots and machine learning or data-driven development processes

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REQUIREMENTS

Description

  • Master's degree in Computer Science or related field and 3+ years of experience
  • Proficient in C++ programming
  • Proven experience in at least one of the following domains: behavioral planning, motion planning, or mission planning for autonomous vehicles Bonus Qualifications
  • Experience with behavioral and motion planning for high-speed autonomous driving
  • Experience with autonomous robots and machine learning or data-driven development processes

QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS

How much does the Software Engineer - Driving Behavior at Zoox pay?
The posting lists a range of $177K–$283K per year. Ranges reflect what Zoox publicly declared on the source posting.
Where is this Software Engineer - Driving Behavior role based?
The role is based in Foster City, CA.
What experience does Zoox expect for this role?
The posting is tagged as a lead-level role, typically 7+ years of experience. Check the requirements section for specifics.
Where is Zoox headquartered?
Zoox is headquartered in Foster City, USA.
How was this posting sourced?
This role was pulled directly from Zoox's Lever careers site. Apply links open in the employer's own ATS — no reposts or aggregator middleware.
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