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# Staff Software Engineer

- **Company:** Zoox
- **Location:** Foster City, CA, United States
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Salary:** $254,000.0 - $350,000.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Algorithm Design, C++ (Programming Language), Computer Programming, Kinematics, Motion Planning, Information Technology
- **Published:** September 5, 2026
- **Apply:** https://jobs.lever.co/zoox/2d23cf58-a117-4f40-ac98-7c6a691eb273/apply

## About the Role

* Master's degree in Computer Science or related field and 9+ years of experience
 * Fluency in C++
 * Extensive experience with programming and algorithm design
 * Understanding of vehicle kinematics, * PhD in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or related field
 * Experience shipping products to market (commercial robotics, drones, consumer devices etc.)
 * Demonstrated ability to create real-time motion planning algorithms in a cross-functional team

## Description

On this team, you will contribute to the next generation of algorithmic advancements to expand our robot's ability to drive in some of the most complex scenarios. We are looking for an engineer who is excited to understand the interdependencies within the driving stack and takes ownership of their projects and has a holistic product focused approach towards development., * Create principled algorithmic improvements to specific areas of driving behavior and implement those changes in our code base.

 * Collaborate cross-functionally to develop strategies and intelligent behaviors to mitigate the performance degradation under various failure modes of the system.
 * Architect and implement scalable solutions ensuring seamless integration with the rest of the driving stack.
 * Partner with validation teams to define and execute tests for developed algorithms.


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