Software Engineer - C++ Development, Vehicle Experience

2 Months ago • 4 Years + • Programming • $185,000 PA - $232,000 PA

Job Summary

Job Description

Zoox is seeking an experienced Software Engineer for its Vehicle Experience team to design, develop, and optimize software that powers a unique and premium vehicle experience for riders. This role involves working on real-time C++ software for autonomous vehicles, managing ride states, passenger interactions, and vehicle control interfaces on embedded Linux systems. Responsibilities include architecting mission-critical components, analyzing performance metrics, and collaborating with cross-functional teams to enhance vehicle mission handling, personalize rider experiences, and improve situational awareness. The software operates under resource constraints and is at the core of the rider's interaction with the vehicle.
Must have:
  • Design and implement real-time C++ software on Linux.
  • Architect mission-critical software components.
  • Analyze system performance metrics.
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams.
  • 4+ years of software development experience.
  • Expertise in modern C++ development on Linux.
  • Experience with Git, CI/CD, code review.
  • Proficiency in automated testing.
  • Excellent problem-solving skills.
  • Build user-centric product software.
  • Translate UX requirements into technical implementations.
Good to have:
  • Knowledge of robotics, automotive, or embedded systems.
  • Experience with Data Distribution Service (DDS).
  • Proficiency with distributed systems in Java, Kotlin, or Python.
Perks:
  • Paid time off (sick leave, vacation, bereavement)
  • Unpaid time off
  • Stock Appreciation Rights
  • Amazon Restricted Stock Units (RSUs)
  • Health insurance
  • Long-term care insurance
  • Long-term and short-term disability insurance
  • Life insurance

Job Details

Zoox is building the future of transportation. To do that, we’re also building an incredible crew—united by our mission, energized by our values, and driven by our purpose. We are looking for an experienced Software Engineer to join our Vehicle Experience team. 

Zoox isn’t an updated car–it’s a whole new form of transportation–designed for AI to drive, and humans to enjoy. In this role, you will design, develop and optimize the software that powers a unique and premium vehicle experience to delight our riders.

The Vehicle Experience team is responsible for the software that manages the ride state and orchestrates the rider experience–audio, lighting, vehicle controls and even the infotainment tablets. The software is authored in C++ and sits at the nexus of all the systems a rider sees and touches and as such, runs on the vehicle under resource constraints. The person in this role will be working on impactful projects like improving the vehicle mission handling as we add new autonomous capabilities, personalizing the vehicle experience to the rider’s preferences and providing situational awareness so the rider feels safe and informed, while consistently working to raise the performance, reliability and quality bar. In short, this position will be implementing and orchestrating some of the most highly visible features in-vehicle.


In this role, you will:
  • Design and implement real-time software systems in C++ to manage autonomous vehicle ride states, passenger interactions and vehicle control interfaces while ensuring optimal performance on embedded Linux systems.
  • Architect and integrate mission-critical software components that process data from multiple vehicle sensors and systems, implementing robust error handling and failsafe mechanisms while adhering to automotive-grade safety standards.
  • Analyze system performance metrics and telemetry data to optimize software efficiency, troubleshoot issues, and make data-driven decisions for improving ride management systems.
  • Partner cross-functionally with vehicle software teams, cloud engineers, Product Management, Technical Program Management, UX Design, Quality Assurance and Feature Integration teams to deliver integrated solutions that advance our autonomous vehicle technology.


Qualifications:
  • MS/BS in Computer Science, Engineering or related field with 4+ years of software development experience
  • Strong expertise in modern C++ development on Linux systems
  • Experience with modern software development practices (Git, CI/CD, code review), automated testing and validation methodologies and cross-team collaboration in large, complex software projects
  • Excellent problem-solving skills with ability to analyze requirements and propose technical solutions, document technical designs and decisions and debug complex system-level issues
  • Track record of building user-centric product software, collaborating with Product Management and UX designers and ability to translate UX requirements into technical implementations


Bonus Qualifications:
  • Knowledge of robotics, automotive or embedded systems software development, including real-time constraints and hardware interfaces
  • Hands-on experience with Data Distribution Service (DDS) middleware in production environments, including performance optimization and fault tolerance
  • Proficiency with distributed systems in Java, Kotlin or Python


$185,000 - $232,000 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.

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