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Senior Software Engineer - Motion Planning Collision Avoidance

Zoox
Posted onFeb 12, 2026
LocationFoster City, California, United States (Hybrid)
Employment typeFull-time
Salary$204k – $276k Yearly
Zoox is looking for a safety-critical software engineer to join our Collision Avoidance System Motion planning team. In this role, you will be responsible for bringing cutting-edge motion planning and control systems towards high-standard safety ratings. This is a multidisciplinary role that will get you exposed to safety-critical system engineering, perception, prediction, and embedded computing. You will lead the effort redefining what cutting-edge AI software can do in high-mission-assurance environments.

In this role, you will:

  • Design and implement real-time software systems in C++ to build our Collision Avoidance Motion Planning System with low latency algorithm and improve the robustness of the software.
  • Lead the technical direction of software projects, define architecture, design patterns, and best practices. 
  • Design, develop, and review complex software components, ensure code quality and maintainability. 
  • Provide guidance and mentorship to junior and mid-level software engineers. 
  • Identify and resolve complex technical challenges, analyze data to identify potential issues. 

Qualifications

  • MS or higher degree in related field with 6 years of industry experience
  • Strong expertise in modern C++ development and building scalable, robust systems
  • Have experience of real-time system, especially latency handling
  • Must be a team player with good communication skills and be able to guide the team member through software architecture design, experience with mentoring team members
  • Past experience of Autonomous driving or robotics industry

Bonus Qualifications

  • Experience with writing functional requirements driven code and familiar with formal verification & validation techniques
  • Familiarity with Hazard and Risk Assessment (HARA) and/or Failure Mode and Effects Analysis (FMEA)
  • Experience with existing Advanced Driver-Assistance System (ADAS) technologies, including adaptive cruise control, automatic emergency braking, lane-following, automated lane changing
About Zoox
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.
Accommodations
If you need an accommodation to participate in the application or interview process please reach out to accommodations@zoox.com or your assigned recruiter.
A Final Note:
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.

Zoox is an American technology company developing fully autonomous, purpose-built robotaxis for urban mobility. As an Amazon subsidiary, the company transforms ride-hailing with vehicles designed for AI to drive and humans to enjoy.

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