Zoox is on an ambitious journey to develop a full-stack autonomous mobility solution. This role will be a part of a team to expand Zoox's autonomous mobility to new geofences. We are looking for a Software Engineer to improve and develop autonomous driving capabilities in new conditions.
In this role, you will:- Design behavioral and motion planning algorithms to improve driving behavior in new geofences and implement those designs in our code base.
>- Adapt existing algorithms and software modules for autonomous driving in new geofences.
>- Integrate and test your developed applications in the robot, learn, and make improvements.
>- Work collaboratively with cross-functional teams to support the integration and validation of software components and features for geofence expansion.
>- Support or lead vehicle testing to generate actionable feedback on driving performance.
>- Write and file patents for novel technologies you develop.
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Qualifications- Master's degree in Computer Science or related field and 3+ years of experience
>- Proficient in C++ programming
>- Proven experience in at least one of the following domains: behavioral planning, motion planning, or mission planning for autonomous vehicles
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Bonus Qualifications- Experience with behavioral and motion planning for high-speed autonomous driving
>- Experience with autonomous robots and machine learning or data-driven development processes
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$168,000 - $270,000 a year
Base Salary RangeThere are three major components to compensation for this position: salary, Amazon Restricted Stock Units (RSUs), and Zoox Stock Appreciation Rights. A sign-on bonus may be offered as part of the compensation package. The listed range applies only to the base salary. Compensation will vary based on geographic location and level. Leveling, as well as positioning within a level, is determined by a range of factors, including, but not limited to, a candidate's relevant years of experience, domain knowledge, and interview performance. The salary range listed in this posting is representative of the range of levels Zoox is considering for this position.
Zoox also offers 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.
We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process, such as reviewing applications, analyzing resumes, or assessing responses. 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.
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