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POSTING ACTIVE · REQ-3F080 · FY26.Q2
Software Engineer - Ride and Fleet Services
[ COMPENSATION RANGE · ANNUAL · BASE ]
$172,000 – $230,000USD
MIDPOINT
$201,000
SPREAD
$58,000
LEVEL
LEAD
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OVERVIEW
Our Ride and Fleet Backend team is looking for a Software Engineer to build out the Fleet Dispatch System to efficiently dispatch missions to our robots. Zoox robots take missions like Rideshare Trips, Charging, Cleaning, Return to Depot, R&D missions, and Roaming missions. It is the backbone of our autonomous fleet management system and the brains behind connecting our riders and vehicle operators to our robots!
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IN THIS ROLE, YOU WILL
- Design and build a scalable, efficient, and robust robotaxis dispatch service.
- Craft and refine algorithms for real-time dispatch optimization and route planning, leveraging operational research techniques.
- Apply operational research methods such as linear programming, integer programming, stochastic processes, and queuing theory to solve complex dispatch problems.
- Use operational research tools for data analysis, forecasting demand, and modeling transport networks to improve robotaxi service efficiency.
- Integrate optimization algorithms into the robotaxi platform.
- Build and use in-house or 3rd-party simulation models to test dispatch optimization algorithms’ effectiveness.
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QUALIFICATIONS
- Bachelor’s/Master’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Mathematics, Operations Research, or related field.
- Proven experience in algorithm development, with a strong emphasis on operational research methodologies.
- Proficiency in programming languages Java or Kotlin
- Solid background in machine learning, AI, operational research, and data analysis.
- Passion for learning new technologies, domains, and challenging the status quo.
- Strong mathematics skills.
- Exceptional problem-solving, analytical, and quantitative skills.
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BONUS QUALIFICATIONS
- Experience with GIS and mapping software.
- Experience in transportation, logistics, or autonomous vehicles.
- Experience in building/using fleet simulation tools.
- Ability to lead through ambiguity and work with diverse stakeholders.
- Ability to Iterate quickly and efficiently on building end-to-end experiences.
- Experience handling large data sets and scaling service horizontally to a large number of users.
- Experience developing cloud services and an understanding of design for scalability, performance and reliability.
- Knowledge about microservice design patterns and DB access.
- Knowledge of engineering practices and patterns for the full software development life cycle, including coding standards, code reviews, source control management, build processes, testing, certification, and live site operations.
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.
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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 - Ride and Fleet Services at Zoox pay?
- The posting lists a range of $172K–$230K per year. Ranges reflect what Zoox publicly declared on the source posting.
- Where is this Software Engineer - Ride and Fleet Services role based?
- The role is based in San Diego, 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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