Senior Software Engineer - Autonomy Metrics

Key Skills

AI Robotic systems, Algorithms, Autonomous vehicles, C++, Effective communication skills, mobile programming, Presentation skills, Python Programming, R Programming, Software Development, Spark Core, Statistics, Teamwork

Job Description

Decision making and motion planning are the primary responsibilities of mobile robots. Taking input from a variety of perception and localization systems, the planner's job is to figure out where the robot is going and how to get there safely. 

A key piece of building this complex software is measuring its performance. As a software engineer for autonomy metrics, you will use vehicle and simulation data to help our developers understand how the vehicle is driving. You should be passionate about developing innovative metrics for driving behavior and/or system performance that support decisions, direct efforts, and provide clarity.

Qualifications

• Experience in a data-focused role, performing analyses that inform decision making
• Strong Python skills for moving and analyzing data
• Experience with real-time algorithms
• Strong communication skills
• Ability to make arguments via data, metrics, and their presentation

Bonus Qualifications

• Proficient in C++, R, or Spark
• Strong statistics background
• Motion planning or robotics background 
• Passion for vehicles, mobile robots, and/or autonomy
• MS or PhD in a related field

Compensation

There are three major components to compensation for this position: salary, Amazon Restricted Stock Units (RSUs), and Zoox Stock Appreciation Rights. The salary will range from $163,000 to $234,000. A sign-on bonus may be part of a compensation package. Compensation will vary based on geographic location, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience.

Zoox also offers a comprehensive package of benefits including paid time off (e.g. sick leave, vacation, bereavement), unpaid time off, Zoox Stock Appreciation Rights, Amazon RSUs, health insurance, long-term care insurance, long-term and short-term disability insurance, and life insurance.

Vaccine Mandate

Employees working in this position will be required to have received a vaccine approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration and/or the World Health Organization. In addition, employees who are eligible for a COVID-19 booster vaccine (“Booster”) will be required to receive a Booster. Employees will be required to show proof of vaccination status upon receipt of a conditional offer of employment. That offer of employment will be conditioned upon, among other things, an Applicant’s ability to show proof of vaccination status. Please note the Company provides reasonable accommodations in accordance with applicable state, federal, and local laws.

About Zoox

Zoox is developing the first ground-up, fully autonomous vehicle fleet and the supporting ecosystem required to bring this technology to market. Sitting at the intersection of robotics, machine learning, and design, Zoox aims to provide the next generation of mobility-as-a-service in urban environments. We’re looking for top talent that shares our passion and wants to be part of a fast-moving and highly execution-oriented team.