Senior/Staff Software Engineer - Simulation Motion Planning

Zoox(3 years ago)

Seattle, WAOnsiteFull TimeSenior$206,338 - $275,292 (estimated)Simulation Engineering

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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Required Skills

C++
Mathematics
Motion Planning
Control Systems
Constrained Optimization
State Estimation
Traffic Modeling
Behavior Modeling
Simulation Development
Pathfinding

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Qualifications

BS in Mechanical Engineering
BS in Aerospace Engineering
BS in Robotics Engineering
BS in Computer Science
BS in Related Field
MS in Mechanical Engineering
MS in Aerospace Engineering
MS in Robotics Engineering
MS in Computer Science
MS in Related Field

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About Zoox

zoox.com

Zoox 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.