Senior/Staff Software Engineer - Simulation Motion Planning
Zoox
About this role
This role focuses on building and enhancing simulation agents that realistically model traffic participants such as vehicles, pedestrians, and cyclists in urban environments for Zoox’s autonomous driving platform. The position supports validation of the autonomous driving stack by creating realistic and diverse human-like behaviors in simulation. It is highly collaborative, working with AI, QA, and validation teams to improve safety analysis and real-world performance. The work directly impacts Zoox’s ability to rapidly and safely deploy its fully autonomous vehicle fleet.
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About Zoox
zoox.comZoox designs and builds purpose‑built, bidirectional electric robotaxis and the full autonomy stack — hardware, sensors, and software — to enable on‑demand, driverless ride‑hailing. The company takes a safety‑first, rider‑focused approach, engineering vehicles from the ground up for urban, zero‑emission mobility rather than adapting passenger cars. Acquired by Amazon in 2020, Zoox is working to commercialize a complete autonomous mobility service that rethinks ride‑hailing for riders instead of drivers.
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About Zoox
Headquarters
San Francisco, CA
Company Size
201-500 employees
Founded
2018
Industry
Technology
Glassdoor Rating
4.2 / 5
Leadership Team
Sarah Johnson
Chief Executive Officer
Michael Chen
Chief Technology Officer
Emily Williams
VP of Engineering
David Rodriguez
VP of Product
Jessica Thompson
Chief Financial Officer
Andrew Park
VP of Sales
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Salary
$206k – $275k
per year