Senior Software Engineer - 3D Simulation Applications

About the role

The Simulation team at Zoox is looking for software engineers with diverse talents and real-world product experience to help realize our vision for the future of simulation at Zoox. As part of the 3D Simulation Applications team, you will turn research into reality, joining cutting-edge simulation technology with industrial-scale autonomy systems.

Responsibilities

• Turn research into reality by collaborating with ML researchers, other simulation engineers, and customer teams across the company
• Expand the scope of what’s possible with simulation by building reliable, scalable, customer-focused, cloud-based pipelines for large-scale simulation and analysis
• Build systems for using simulation to make smarter, safer robots
• Collaborate with ML researchers, other simulation engineers, and customer teams across the company
• Work directly with customers to deploy solutions, gather real-world feedback, and rapidly iterate to improve the product

Requirements

• Bachelor’s, Master’s, or PhD in Computer Science (or a related field) paired with 5+ years of experience in software engineering and systems design
• Fluency in Python and/or C++ as a core part of your technical toolkit
• Comfortable with ML concepts and possess hands-on experience integrating ML models into production code
• Experience working directly with customers to deploy solutions, gather real-world feedback, and rapidly iterate to improve the product
• Excellent communication and cross-team collaboration skills, with a self-motivated, organized, and inventive approach to independent problem-solving

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s, Master’s, or PhD in Computer Science (or a related field) paired with 5+ years of experience in software engineering and systems design
• Fluency in Python and/or C++ as a core part of your technical toolkit
• Comfortable with ML concepts and possess hands-on experience integrating ML models into production code
• Experience working directly with customers to deploy solutions, gather real-world feedback, and rapidly iterate to improve the product
• Excellent communication and cross-team collaboration skills, with a self-motivated, organized, and inventive approach to independent problem-solving

Skills

• Experience with systems for large-scale processing of 3D, image or multimedia data
• Experience in distributed systems and cloud computing platforms

Benefits

• A sign-on bonus may be offered as part of the compensation package
• 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

Pay

$208,000 - $300,000 a year

Schedule

Not specified

Contact

If you need an accommodation to participate in the application or interview process please reach out to [email protected] 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. We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process, such as reviewing applications, analyzing resumes, or assessing responses and identifying potential inconsistencies or verification signals in application materials based on available information. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans. If you would like more information about how your data is processed, please contact us.