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# Staff Software Engineer - Ride and Fleet Services

- **Company:** Zoox
- **Location:** Foster City, CA, United States
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Testing (Software), Java (Programming Language), Application Programming Interfaces (APIs), Cloud Computing, Code Review, Elasticsearch, Infrastructure as a Service (IaaS), PostgreSQL, Machine Learning, Systems Development Life Cycle, Cloud Services, Software Engineering, SQL Databases, Spring-boot, Backend, Kotlin, Event Driven Architecture, Build Management, Kubernetes, Apache Kafka, Restful APIs, Docker, Microservices
- **Published:** July 31, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.careerbuilder.com/job-details/senior-staff-software-engineer-ride-and-fleet-services-foster-city-ca--aad81ffb-6da2-4291-96b1-478703425192

## About the Role

* 8+ years of cloud software experience
 * Experience running and optimizing production-grade systems for maximum efficiency and resilience.
 * Extensive experience with the design, implementation and operation of backend microservices.
 * Proficiency with Kotlin or Java, REST APIs and SQL.
 * Experience running production services using cloud infrastructure such as Kubernetes and Docker

Bonus Qualifications

 * Experience with Spring Boot based microservice architectures, PostgreSQL, Elasticsearch
 * Experience in transportation, robotics, logistics, or autonomous vehicles.
 * Experience with event driven architecture and Kafka., Application Programming Interface (API), Automotive Automation, Automotive Repair and Maintenance, Best Practices, Cloud Computing, Code Reviews, Docker, Documentation, Ecosystems, Elasticsearch, Infrastructure as a Service (IaaS), Java, Kotlin, LinkedIn, Logistics, Machine Learning, Metrics, Microservices, Mobile Payments, PostgreSQL, Production Systems, REST (Representational State Transfer), Robotics, SQL (Structured Query Language), Scalable System Development, Software Design, Software Development, Software Engineering, Software Testing, Team Building, Team Lead/Manager, Telemetry, Vehicle Fleets

## Description

We are looking for a Staff Software Engineer to lead the development and scaling of our cloud services and APIs that handle ride hailing for Zoox's production-grade robotaxi service.

These services include dispatch, routing, payments, mobile APIs, telemetry processing, service metrics and more.

In this role, you will:

 * Design and build scalable, efficient, and robust backend systems for Zoox's ride-hailing service
 * Own core functionality such as payments, fleet dispatch, service management
 * Make significant contributions to technical roadmaps, development plans and execute on them effectively.
 * Uphold engineering excellence by demonstrating best practices in software development including design review, code review, software testing and documentation.


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