Software Engineer, Robot Cloud Platform

Zoox’s Bot to Cloud Communication Pipelines team builds the platform that enables cloud services to communicate with Zoox’s fleet of robo-taxis in real-time. This cloud communication platform is crucial for enabling our driverless robo-taxi service. As an engineer on this team, you will help build the microservices required to ensure reliable, mission-critical communication between our robot and our fleet management cloud services.
This is a rare opportunity that will require both your product sense and low-level systems thinking using complex network topologies and protocols.

In this role, you will:

• Develop new features for our cloud comms platform, primarily with code in TypeScript. You will have some occasional C++ work (but as long as you’re excited to learn C++, we can help you with this!), and networking.
• Debug issues with the platform and find resolutions. This will typically involve investigating observability data, making inferences, and coming up with tests to prove or disprove hypotheses about the problem.
• Engage in architecture discussions on how to advance the platform for the betterment of everyone at Zoox.
• Collaborate with internal customers to understand their needs so that we can be constantly improving the product.

Qualifications

• BS / MS in Computer Science or similar degree and/or 5+ years of relevant experience
• Experience with TypeScript, Flow or JavaScript.
• Experience with Linux, networking, and cloud infrastructure.
• Experience with backend systems & frameworks such as Node.js and Express.
• Working knowledge of web servers and web technologies.

Bonus Qualifications

• Familiarity with DDS.
• Experience with Node.js (TypeScript, Express).
• Experience with C++ for on-bot integration.

Compensation:There are three major components to compensation for this position: salary, Amazon Restricted Stock Units (RSUs), and Zoox Stock Appreciation Rights. The salary range for this position is $160,000 to $225,000. A sign-on bonus may be offered as part of the compensation package. Compensation will vary based on geographic location and level. Leveling, as well as positioning within a level, is determined by a range of factors, including, but not limited to, a candidate's relevant years of experience, domain knowledge, and interview performance. The salary range listed in this posting is representative of the range of levels Zoox is considering for this position. Zoox also 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.
About ZooxZoox 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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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.