Software Engineer - C++ Core Data

We are looking for engineers who are passionate about managing data at scale. As a Software Core Data engineer, you will work across the entire data generation stack, from optimizing multi-threaded, on-vehicle C++ code that handles millions of messages each minute to analyzing petabytes of data.

You will develop and scale software frameworks for efficiently identifying the most interesting driving data on-robot, ensuring access to critical business data while minimizing robot turnaround time. You will interface with other on-vehicle software teams to promote the adoption of these new data frameworks. You will also work with experts in our autonomy, hardware, safety, legal, and homologation teams to ensure our systems are dependable and compliant at all levels of data stack.

In this role, you will:

• Implement data downsampling while preserving the business value
• Develop features to simplify data tracking for legal and regulatory needs
• Optimize performance of the existing framework to run efficiently on vehicle
• Coordinate with cross-functional teams to identify and add missing framework features

Qualifications:

• 4+ years of professional experience in software development or related fields and BS in computer science or related field
• Strong proficiency in C++ and Python
• Experience with scalable data pipeline architecture
• Experience with Linux and systems programming

Bonus Qualifications:

• AWS S3 object storage experience, particularly across storage tiers
• Petabyte-level data management
• Experience with Auction/Bidding algorithms

$166,000 - $230,000 a year

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

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A Final Note:

We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process, such as reviewing applications, analyzing resumes, or assessing responses. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans. If you would like more information about how your data is processed, please contact us.