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Senior Software Engineer - Core Sensors

You will design, implement, and maintain high-quality driver software for lidar, radar, and camera sensors to support autonomous driving capabilities. You will also collaborate with perception, planning, and hardware teams to ensure seamless integration and performance of the sensor stack.

Foster City, California, United StateshybridFULL_TIME

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About the role

What will you do at Zoox?

Zoox is seeking a highly skilled and experienced software developer to join our team. The Core Sensors team is a specialized group responsible for developing the drivers for the lidar, radar, and camera sensors on the vehicle. This suite of sensors serves as the input to the perception and planning stack and is fundamental to the autonomous driving capabilities of our robot platform. \n

In this role, you will

  • Design, implement, and maintain high-quality, robust code that meets the vehicle's specific use/safety case.
  • Develop and maintain driver software for lidar, radar, and camera sensors Work closely with the perception, planning, and advanced hardware teams to ensure the drivers meet the required specifications Develop and maintain highly performant, robust, safety-critical code Collaborate with other teams to ensure the sensor software integrates seamlessly with the autonomous driving stack and offline tool pipelines Qualifications Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science or a related field with 7+ years of experience in software development Strong proficiency in C++ programming language Experience with developing device drivers Excellent problem-solving skills and attention to detail Ability to work in a collaborative team environment Bonus Qualifications Expertise with developing sensor drivers (LiDAR and/or Radar) Experience working at autonomous self driving company \n $215,000 - $305,000 a year Base Salary Range There are three major components to compensation for this position: salary, Amazon Restricted Stock Units (RSUs), and Zoox Stock Appreciation Rights.
  • A sign-on bonus may be offered as part of the compensation package.
  • The listed range applies only to the base salary.

Compensation

will vary based on geographic location and level. Leveling, as well as positioning within a level, is determined by a range of factors, including, but not limited to, a candidate's relevant years of experience, domain knowledge, and interview performance. The salary range listed in this posting is representative of the range of levels Zoox is considering for this position.

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. \n 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. Follow us on LinkedIn Accommodations If you need an accommodation to participate in the application or interview process please reach out to [email protected] or your assigned recruiter.

A Final Note: You do not need to match every listed expectation to apply for this position. Here at Zoox, we know that diverse perspectives foster the innovation we need to be successful, and we are committed to building a team that encompasses a variety of backgrounds, experiences, and skills.

Which skills does this role require?

C++Device driversCamera sensorsAutonomous drivingSoftware developmentProblem-solvingPerception stackPlanning stackSafety-critical codeHardware integrationSoftware EngineerCore SensorsCameraDevice DriversAutonomous DrivingPerceptionPlanningSafety-criticalEmbedded SystemsSoftware ArchitectureMobility-as-a-service

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