Zoox
Software Engineer - Collision Avoidance System Metrics
- Compensation
- $185K–$251K / yr
- Location
- Foster City, CA, US
- Arrangement
- Hybrid
- Employment type
- Full-time
- Posted
- 3 September 2026 (27 days ago)
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About this role
In this role, you will: • Apply distributed computing algorithms to analyze petabytes of urban driving data.
• Develop metrics and tools to analyze errors and system improvements.
• Work closely with CAS engineers to evaluate system performance.
• Collaborate with Perception engineers to define metrics for autonomous driving.
• Partner with Planning engineers to measure performance in complex urban environments.
Qualifications: • BS, MS, or PhD degree in computer science or a related field
• Fluency in C++ and/or Python
• Extensive experience with programming and algorithm design
Bonus Qualifications: • Experience with analysis of latency for safety-critical software systems
• Experience with petabyte-scale distributed computing (Spark, Databricks, generic MapReduce pipelines)
• Background in Bayesian statistics
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.
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Accommodations If you need an accommodation to participate in the application or interview process please reach out to accommodations@zoox.com 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.
Locations
- Foster City, CA, US
- Boston, MA, US
- San Diego, CA, US
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