Senior​/Software Engineer - Simulation Motion Planning

Senior/Staff Software Engineer - Simulation Motion Planning

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• Populate the simulated roads with intelligent participants.
• Create simulated cars, pedestrians, bicyclists, motorcyclists, etc. to behave realistically by default, and tunable to create a full gamut of traffic/agent behaviors.
• Push the state of the art in traffic and behavior modeling to capture real-world behaviors as closely as possible.
• Work closely with various teams — including AI software teams, QA, and Validation Engineers — to push autonomous driving forward.

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Robotics Engineering, Computer Science, or a related field.
• PhD or 8+ years of experience in a related field.
• Fluency in C++.
• Mathematics skills, including trigonometry, linear algebra, and calculus.
• Experience with motion planning, control systems, constrained optimization, and state estimation.

• Experience in game development, traffic simulation or pathfinding.
• Experience in automotive, robotics, data science, or machine learning.
• Familiarity with Python.

$215,000 - $305,000 a year. The range is for base salary only, with additional compensation through Amazon Restricted Stock Units (RSUs) and Zoox Stock Appreciation Rights. A sign‑on bonus may be offered as part of the compensation package. Compensation varies by geographic location and level.

Zoox offers a comprehensive package of benefits, including paid and unpaid time off (sick leave, vacation, bereavement), Zoox Stock Appreciation Rights, Amazon RSUs, health insurance, long‑term care insurance, long‑term and short‑term disability insurance, and life insurance.

Zoox is developing the first ground‑up, fully autonomous vehicle fleet and the supporting ecosystem required to bring this technology to market. Sitting at the intersection of robotics, machine learning, and design, Zoox aims to provide the next generation of mobility‑as‑a‑service in urban environments. We’re looking for top talent that shares our passion and wants to be part of a fast‑moving and highly execution‑oriented team.

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You do not need to match every listed expectation to apply for this position. Here at Zoox, we know that diverse perspectives foster the innovation we need to be successful, and we are committed to building a team that encompasses a variety of backgrounds, experiences, and skills. We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process, such as reviewing applications, analyzing resumes, or assessing responses.

These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans. If you would like more information about how your data is processed, please contact us.

Seniority level:
Mid‑Senior level

Employment type:

Full‑time

Job function:
Engineering and Information Technology, Industry: Automotive

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