Software Engineer - Simulation Motion Planning

Zoox(2 years ago)

Foster City, CAOnsiteFull TimeSenior$181,734 - $243,961 (estimated)Engineering

About this role

This role focuses on developing realistic, intelligent traffic and pedestrian agents within Zoox’s simulation environment to support validation of its autonomous driving stack. The position involves modeling complex human-like behaviors for various road users and advancing the state of the art in traffic and behavior modeling. The engineer will work closely with AI, QA, and validation teams to ensure simulations accurately reflect real-world urban driving conditions. The work directly supports Zoox’s mission to deploy a fully autonomous vehicle fleet and mobility-as-a-service platform.

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Required Skills

C++
Motion Planning
Control Systems
Constrained Optimization
State Estimation
Traffic Simulation
Behavior Modeling
Pathfinding
Robotics
Data Analysis

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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.