Senior/Staff Software Engineer - Simulation Scenario Generation

Zoox is developing the first ground-up, fully autonomous vehicle fleet and the supporting ecosystem required to bring this technology to market.
$190,000 - $285,000
Backend
Staff Software Engineer
Hybrid
8+ years of experience

Description For Senior/Staff Software Engineer - Simulation Scenario Generation

Zoox, a pioneering company in autonomous vehicle technology, is seeking a Senior/Staff Software Engineer specializing in Simulation Scenario Generation. This role is crucial for Zoox's mission to develop the first ground-up, fully autonomous vehicle fleet. The position offers an exciting opportunity to work at the intersection of robotics, machine learning, and design.

As a Senior/Staff Software Engineer, you'll be responsible for developing Python platforms for large-scale generation of autonomous driving scenarios. Your work will directly contribute to Zoox's ability to rapidly iterate on driving software and hardware, and validate safety before real-world implementation. Key responsibilities include procedurally generating relevant driving scenarios in given geographic areas and defining scenario concepts for simulation.

The ideal candidate should have a strong background in Computer Science with at least 8 years of experience in a related field, including 4+ years of industry experience developing in Python. Additional experience with C++, TypeScript, Vue, or Three.js would be advantageous. Knowledge of robotics, autonomous vehicles, simulation, or game development is a plus.

Zoox offers a competitive compensation package, including a salary range of $190,000 to $285,000, Amazon Restricted Stock Units (RSUs), and Zoox Stock Appreciation Rights. The company also provides comprehensive benefits, including various types of paid time off, health insurance, and long-term care insurance.

Join Zoox in Seattle, WA, in a hybrid work environment, and be part of a fast-moving, execution-oriented team that's shaping the future of mobility-as-a-service in urban environments. Zoox values diverse perspectives and encourages applications from candidates with a variety of backgrounds, experiences, and skills.

Last updated 4 months ago

Responsibilities For Senior/Staff Software Engineer - Simulation Scenario Generation

  • Develop Python platform for large scale generation of autonomous driving scenarios for simulation
  • Procedurally generate all relevant driving scenarios in a given geographic area
  • Help define scenario concepts that need to be supported in simulation, and the associated scenario description file format(s)

Requirements For Senior/Staff Software Engineer - Simulation Scenario Generation

Python
TypeScript
  • A BS in Computer Science or related field
  • 4+ years industry experience developing in Python
  • 8+ years of experience in a related field

Benefits For Senior/Staff Software Engineer - Simulation Scenario Generation

Equity
  • 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
  • Life insurance

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