Software Engineer - Mapping Data Software
OVERVIEW
Our Mapping team is responsible for building the algorithms and tools necessary to keep Zoox vehicles well calibrated, always aware of their location in the world, and aware of their environment. Without precise calibration, localization, and mapping, our vehicles would be at a disadvantage in perceiving and reasoning about the surrounding world, and this is therefore foundational to enabling results from many other teams across Zoox. This work is critical to scaling autonomous driving safely and reliably. We are looking for engineers who are ambitious and excited about helping Zoox achieve its goals of delivering autonomous mobility.
The Road Network Interface team owns road network data definition and data products for all consumers, including developer workflows, in-cluster training jobs, and on-vehicle real-time access. We are seeking a Software Engineer to develop the geometry algorithms behind these data products and the interfaces consumers use to access them - including network topology, road network data format, and validation.
IN THIS ROLE, YOU WILL...
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Develop and maintain the geometry algorithms that power our map data interfaces.
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Implement and maintain key parts of our mapping data format, validation frameworks, post-processing pipelines, and interfaces consumed by downstream customers.
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Collaborate with cross-functional teams across Zoox to ship features and grow the APIs that downstream consumers depend on.
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Create design documentation, test plans, and other supporting artifacts for the work you ship.
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Contribute to all phases of the software development cycle, including prototyping, requirements capture, design, implementation, and validation.
QUALIFICATIONS
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Bachelor's or higher in Computer Science or related field
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3+ years of relevant industry experience
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Proficiency in C++
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Strong code-quality fundamentals - correctness, testability, modularity
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Strong mathematical skills, particularly in computational geometry
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Experience working with large data sets
BONUS QUALIFICATIONS
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Experience working with geographic data, spatial acceleration structures, or surface meshes
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Familiarity with road network topology
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Knowledge of statistics and metric design
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Experience with software profiling or performance tuning
REQUIREMENTS
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 - Mapping Data Software at Zoox pay?
- The posting lists a range of $185K–$251K per year. Ranges reflect what Zoox publicly declared on the source posting.
- Where is this Software Engineer - Mapping Data Software 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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