Software Engineer - Simulation Motion Planning

Zoox(2 years ago)

Seattle, WAOnsiteFull TimeSenior$208,014 - $277,342 (estimated)Engineering

About this role

This role focuses on developing realistic simulations of traffic participants such as vehicles, pedestrians, and cyclists to support Zoox’s autonomous driving stack. The position involves advancing state-of-the-art traffic and behavior modeling so that simulated agents exhibit human-like, diverse behaviors encountered in real cities. The work directly supports validation of Zoox’s autonomous driving software and overall safety analysis for its autonomous vehicle fleet. Collaboration with AI, QA, and validation teams is central to driving simulation capabilities forward.

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Required Skills

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

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Qualifications

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

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.