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Software Engineer - Perception & Sensing

Zoox
Posted onFeb 16, 2026
LocationFoster City, California, United States | Boston, Massachusetts, United States (Hybrid)
Employment typeFull-time
Salary$196k – $278k Yearly
At Zoox, you will collaborate with a team of world-class engineers with diverse backgrounds in areas such as AI, robotics, mechatronics, planning, control, localization, computer vision, rendering, simulation, distributed computing, design, and automated testing. You’ll master new technologies while working on code, algorithms, and research to impact key systems to move Zoox forward.

Qualifications

  • Master's degree or PhD in computer science or related field
  • Fluency in C/C++
  • Strong interpersonal communication skills
  • Experience with 3D data and representations (pointclouds, meshes, etc.)
  • Strong background in Neural Network Learning, Computer Vision and Machine Learning
  • Extensive experience with programming and algorithm design.
  • 5-7 years of experience in a related field

Bonus Qualifications

  • Experience with sensing hardware
  • Experience with autonomous robots
  • Experience with realtime sensor fusion (e.g. LiDAR, camera, radar)
  • Experience with novel pipelines and architectures for convolutional neural nets 
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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