Senior Software Engineer - Motion Planning Collision Avoidance

1 Month ago • 6 Years + • Physics Engine • $204,000 PA - $276,000 PA

Job Summary

Job Description

Zoox is seeking a safety-critical software engineer for its Collision Avoidance System Motion Planning team. The role involves developing cutting-edge motion planning and control systems to achieve high safety ratings. Responsibilities include building collision avoidance motion planning software, leading technical direction, defining architecture, designing complex software components, and mentoring junior engineers. The role offers exposure to safety-critical system engineering, perception, prediction, and embedded computing, aiming to redefine AI software capabilities in high-mission-assurance environments.
Must have:
  • Build collision avoidance motion planning software
  • Lead technical direction and define architecture
  • Design, develop, and review complex software components
  • Guidance and mentorship to junior engineers
  • Identify and resolve technical challenges
  • Proficiency in C++ coding
  • Experience with real-time systems and latency handling
  • Team player with good communication skills
Good to have:
  • Experience writing functional requirements driven code
  • Familiarity with formal verification and validation techniques
  • Familiarity with Hazard and Risk Assessment (HARA)
  • Familiarity with Failure Mode and Effects Analysis (FMEA)
  • Experience with ADAS technologies
Perks:
  • Paid time off (sick leave, vacation, bereavement)
  • Unpaid time off
  • Zoox Stock Appreciation Rights
  • Amazon Restricted Stock Units (RSUs)
  • Health insurance
  • Long-term care insurance
  • Long-term and short-term disability insurance
  • Life insurance
  • Sign-on bonus may be offered

Job Details

Zoox is looking for a safety-critical software engineer to join our Collision Avoidance System Motion planning  team. In this role, you will be responsible for bringing cutting edge motion planning and control systems towards high standard safety ratings. This is a multidisciplinary role that will get you exposed to safety-critical system engineering, perception, prediction, and embedded computing. You will lead the effort redefining what cutting-edge AI software can do in high-mission-assurance environments.

In this role, you will:

  • Build the software of collision avoidance motion planning
  • Lead the technical direction of software projects, define architecture, design patterns, and best practices. 
  • Design, develop, and review complex software components, ensure code quality and maintainability. 
  • Provide guidance and mentorship to junior and mid-level software engineers. 
  • Identify and resolve complex technical challenges, analyze data to identify potential issues. 

Qualifications

  • MS or higher degree in related field with 6 years of industry experience
  • Strong background in computer science, especially coding in c++
  • Have experience of real-time system, especially latency handling
  • Must be a team player with good communication skills and be able to guide the team member through software architecture design, experience with mentoring team members
  • Past experience of Autonomous driving or robotics industry

Bonus Qualifications

  • Experience with writing functional requirements driven code and familiar with formal verification & validation techniques
  • Familiarity with Hazard and Risk Assessment (HARA) and/or Failure Mode and Effects Analysis (FMEA)
  • Experience with existing Advanced Driver-Assistance System (ADAS) technologies, including adaptive cruise control, automatic emergency braking, lane-following, automated lane changing

$204,000 - $276,000 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.
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.

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.

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