POSTING ACTIVE · REQ-EF4CB · FY26.Q3
Software Engineer, Fleet Simulation (Core Data Science)
[ COMPENSATION RANGE · ANNUAL · BASE ]
$191,000 – $266,000USD
MIDPOINT
$228,500
SPREAD
$75,000
LEVEL
MID
TECHNICAL STACK · 1 TAGS
§ 01OVERVIEW
The Core Data Science team builds the products and data assets that let teams across Zoox measure and improve the autonomy and operational performance of our fleet. In this role, you'll focus on fleet simulation — the environment our data teams use to develop, test, and evaluate the algorithms that orchestrate our autonomous fleet (dispatch, routing, and vehicle assignment) and to understand how those algorithms perform before they reach the road.
You’ll piece together the constituent components into a coherent, easy-to-use simulation environment, filling in the gaps, and building generalizable mechanisms so data scientists can measure their algorithm's impact on fleet efficiency. You'll join a diverse, experienced team with rapidly growing scope while working with one of the industry's most valuable autonomous vehicle datasets.
§ 02IN THIS ROLE, YOU WILL
- Turn existing fleet-simulation components into a coherent, self-service environment that data scientists and ML engineers can run without deep software expertise.
- Fill gaps and build the connective tissue between simulation, data, and fleet-orchestration algorithms.
- Build generalizable mechanisms that let teams measure how their orchestration algorithms affect fleet efficiency.
- Collaborate with data science, ML, and fleet-orchestration teams to shape and prioritize the simulation roadmap.
- Establish best practices and processes around simulation, evaluation, and data-driven decision-making.
§ 03QUALIFICATIONS
- Software development experience in a production environment, with fluency in Python; or demonstrated experience learning new programming languages.
- Experience building tools, services, or frameworks that make complex systems usable by non-specialist users.
- Familiarity with any version control system, with preference for Git.
- Experience designing metrics and building mechanisms that deliver robust, actionable insights.
- Good communication and collaboration skills.
§ 04BONUS QUALIFICATIONS
- Basic familiarity with C++ and/or Kotlin.
- Experience with microservices and/or distributed systems.
- Experience with simulation and/or fleet orchestration (dispatch, routing, vehicle assignment).
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.
Accommodations
If you need an accommodation to participate in the application or interview process please reach out to accommodations@zoox.com or your assigned recruiter.
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.
§ 05REQUIREMENTS
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.
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
- How much does the Software Engineer, Fleet Simulation (Core Data Science) at Zoox pay?
- The posting lists a range of $191K–$266K per year. Ranges reflect what Zoox publicly declared on the source posting.
- Where is this Software Engineer, Fleet Simulation (Core Data Science) role based?
- The role is based in Foster City, CA.
- What experience does Zoox expect for this role?
- The posting is tagged as a mid-level role, typically 3+ 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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