Software Engineer - Driving Behavior
TLDR
Design behavioral and motion planning algorithms, adapt software for new geofences, and validate autonomous driving through vehicle testing.
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.
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
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
Benefits
Equity Compensation
Amazon RSUs
Health Insurance
Other Benefit
life insurance
Paid Time Off
paid time off (e.g. sick leave, vacation, bereavement)
Zoox is building a fully autonomous vehicle fleet from the ground up, coupled with the ecosystem necessary to launch this technology into urban environments. By integrating robotics, machine learning, and innovative design, Zoox is paving the way for a new era of mobility-as-a-service.
- Founded
- Founded 2014
- Employees
- 500+ employees
- Industry
- Automotive
- Total raised
- $990M raised