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Software Engineer - Driving Behavior

Zoox· Software – Autonomy Software
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Hybrid (Foster City, CA)$177k - $270kFull-timePosted 5mo ago

About the role

Software Engineer to design and implement behavioral and motion planning algorithms for autonomous driving in new geofences, adapt and test modules, and support integration, validation, and testing.

Responsibilities

  • 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

Skills

Required:C++ programmingBehavioral planningMotion planning

Benefits

  • Zoox offers a comprehensive package of benefits, including paid time off (e.g. sick leave, vacation, bereavement), unpaid time off, Zoox Stock Appreciation Rights, Amazon RSUs, health insurance, long-term care insurance, long-term and short-term disability insurance, and life insurance.
Last updated Oct 21, 2026. Interested? Apply on the company site.
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