Zoox is looking for a Software Engineer - Distributed Systems to join the Calibration, Localization, and Mapping (CLAMS) team. This foundational team builds the algorithms and tools that keep our vehicles calibrated, localized, and aware of their environment, enabling safe and reliable scaling of autonomous driving.
What You'll Do
- Design and develop large distributed mapping systems that process sensor data across hundreds of compute nodes
- Architect scalable data pipelines and orchestration frameworks to improve system throughput and reliability
- Identify and resolve performance bottlenecks in distributed workloads, optimizing for latency and resource utilization
- Lead technical design reviews and mentor engineers on best practices for distributed systems
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to define system requirements and technical roadmaps
- Contribute to all phases of the software development cycle including prototyping, requirements capture, design, implementation, and validation
What We're Looking For
- Bachelors or higher in Computer Science or related field
- 6+ years of industry experience working on distributed systems
- Fluency in C++ and Python
- Experience with containerization and orchestration (Docker, Kubernetes)
- Experience with AWS services (S3, EC2, Lambda, SQS, DynamoDB)
Nice to Have
- Experience with geographic data and 3D meshes
- Experience with relational databases
- Background in robotics, autonomous systems, or geospatial data processing
- Experience with software profiling and performance tuning
Technical Stack
- C++, Python
- Docker, Kubernetes
- AWS (S3, EC2, Lambda, SQS, DynamoDB)
Team & Environment
You will be part of the Calibration, Localization, and Mapping (CLAMS) team.
Benefits & Compensation
- Base salary range varies by level and location + equity: Amazon Restricted Stock Units (RSUs) and Zoox Stock Appreciation Rights
- Paid time off (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
- Life insurance
Zoox is committed to diverse perspectives and backgrounds.
