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# Senior/Staff Software Engineer - Ride And Fleet Services

- **Company:** Zoox
- **Location:** Seattle, WA, United States
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Salary:** $230,000 - $315,000
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Testing (Software), Java (Programming Language), Application Programming Interfaces (APIs), Cloud Computing, Code Review, Elasticsearch, PostgreSQL, 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:** November 9, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.careerbuilder.com/job-details/senior-staff-software-engineer-ride-and-fleet-services-seattle-wa--7be733f2-7579-448d-a974-463d10ca5d93

## About the Role

Automotive Repair and Maintenance, Software Engineering, Cloud Computing, Software Engineering, Application Programming Interface (API), Metrics, Telemetry, Mobile Payments, Scalable System Development, Automotive Repair and Maintenance, * 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.

## Description

We are looking for a Senior/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.