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Software Engineer - Behavior Capabilities

Zoox· Software – Autonomy Software
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Hybrid (Foster City, CA)$199k - $270kFull-timePosted 4mo ago

About the role

Role in the Fail Operational Planning team at Zoox focusing on behavioral and motion planning algorithms to maintain operation under partial failures and degraded capabilities, collaborating across driving stack teams.

Responsibilities

  • Create principled algorithmic improvements to specific areas of driving behavior and implement those changes in our code base.
  • Collaborate cross-functionally to develop strategies and intelligent behaviors to mitigate performance degradation under various failure modes of the system.
  • Architect and implement scalable solutions ensuring seamless integration with the rest of the driving stack.
  • Partner with validation teams to define and execute tests for developed algorithms.

Qualifications

  • Master's degree in Computer Science or related field
  • Fluency in C++
  • Extensive experience with programming and algorithm design
  • Understanding of vehicle kinematics
  • 4+ years of experience in a related field

Skills

Required:C++Algorithm designVehicle kinematics

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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