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Software Engineer - Driving Behavior

Zoox

Salary$177k - $270k
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Role details

The practical picture
Employment
Full-time
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The role, at a glance

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Zoox is hiring a Software Engineer to expand autonomous mobility to new geofences by developing behavioral and motion planning algorithms. The role requires a Master's degree in Computer Science or a related field with at least three years of experience and proficiency in C++. This hybrid position is based in Foster City, CA.

Compensation
USD 177,000–270,000 / year

What you need

  • Master's degree in Computer Science or related field and 3+ years of experience
  • Proficiency in C++ programming
  • Experience in behavioral planning, motion planning, or mission planning for autonomous vehicles

What you will own

  • Design behavioral and motion planning algorithms to improve driving behavior in new geofences
  • Adapt existing algorithms and software modules for autonomous driving in new geofences
  • Integrate and test developed applications in the robot and make improvements
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to support the integration and validation of software components
  • Support or lead vehicle testing to generate actionable feedback on driving performance
  • Write and file patents for novel technologies
Core skills
C++Autonomous DrivingMotion PlanningBehavioral Planning
Internal freshness window ends Oct 21, 2026
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  • must_have “Master's degree in Computer Science or related field and 3+ years of experience”
  • must_have “Proficient in C++ programming”
  • must_have “Proven experience in at least one of the following domains: behavioral planning, motion planning, or mission planning for autonomous vehicles”
  • salary “$177,000 to $270,000 per year”
  • location “hybrid,Foster City, CA”
c++autonomous drivingmotion planningbehavioral planning
Role brief
Zoox is on an ambitious journey to develop a full-stack autonomous mobility solution. This role will be a part of a team to expand Zoox’s autonomous mobility to new geofences. We are looking for a Software Engineer to improve and develop autonomous driving capabilities in new conditions.

In this role, you will:

  • Design behavioral and motion planning algorithms to improve driving behavior in new geofences and implement those designs in our code base.

  • Adapt existing algorithms and software modules for autonomous driving in new geofences.

  • Integrate and test your developed applications in the robot, learn, and make improvements. 

  • Work collaboratively with cross-functional teams to support the integration and validation of software components and features for geofence expansion.

  • Support or lead vehicle testing to generate actionable feedback on driving performance. 

  • Write and file patents for novel technologies you develop.

  • Qualifications

  • Master's degree in Computer Science or related field and 3+ years of experience

  • Proficient in C++ programming

  • Proven experience in at least one of the following domains: behavioral planning, motion planning, or mission planning for autonomous vehicles

  • Bonus Qualifications

  • Experience with behavioral and motion planning for high-speed autonomous driving

  • Experience with autonomous robots and machine learning or data-driven development processes