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# Software Engineer - Driving Behavior

- **Company:** Zoox
- **Location:** San Mateo, CA, United States
- **Experience:** Experienced
- **Salary:** $177,000.0 - $270,000.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** C++ (Programming Language), Machine Learning, Motion Planning, Software Modules, Information Technology, Data Analytics
- **Published:** October 31, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.adzuna.com/details/5886473857

## About the Role

* 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

## Description

Foster City, CASoftware - Autonomy Software /Full-time /HybridZoox 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.