Software Engineer

Join Zoox as a Software Engineer and be at the forefront of redefining autonomous transportation! In this pivotal role, you will develop and operate the autolabeling pipeline that dramatically accelerates vehicle attribute classification, directly impacting the safety and efficiency of next-generation autonomous vehicles. Your expertise will help create high-quality labeled data from fleet drive data, utilizing cutting-edge foundation models to streamline the annotation process and enable smarter, more reliable perception systems. Required Skills: 3+ years of backend or data pipeline engineering experienceStrong proficiency in Python; experience with C++Large dataset experience with PySpark or similar frameworksFundamental understanding of machine learning concepts — model inference, embeddings, structured outputs, evaluation metricsProven track record of integrating foundation models (e.g., Gemini, OpenAI, Anthropic) at production scaleAbility to build reliable, observable, and well-tested data pipelines Nice to Have Skills: Experience with Databricks and end-to-end ML pipeline managementKnowledge of annotation tooling or human-in-the-loop workflowsExperience working with autonomous systems data pipelinesFamiliarity with AWS services such as S3, ECS/EKS, and LambdaCollaboration within shared ML engineering environments Preferred Education and Experience: Bachelor’s or higher degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related fieldsPrior experience owning ML systems from data ingestion to inference and monitoring Other Requirements: Willingness to work at least 3 days/week on-site in Foster City, CASuccessful completion of a background check and drug screening If you’re passionate about building innovative data systems that advance autonomous vehicle technology and value diversity and inclusion, we encourage you to apply today and be a critical part of shaping the future of mobility! Horizontal is committed to creating an inclusive environment where diverse perspectives are valued and respected. We welcome candidates from all backgrounds and encourage applicants who share a passion for collaboration, continuous learning, and equitable opportunity. By applying for this position, you acknowledge and agree that Horizontal Talent may contact you regarding your application using automated technology, including phone calls, SMS/text messages, or email, which may be delivered by our virtual AI recruiter, Alex. Please apply through this online posting or by visiting our Job Board at www.horizontaltalent.com/job-board. Applications will be accepted for 4 weeks. For those that join the team, we offer competitive compensation and benefits including medical, dental, vision, and retirement. Check out all we have to offer and how you can become part of the Horizontal Talent Team. The pay range for this role is $67 - $104 per hour based on qualifications and experience.