Principal Software Engineer

Zoox is transforming mobility-as-a-service by developing a fully autonomous, purpose-built fleet designed for AI to drive and humans to enjoy.

The Autonomy Software Metrics team at Zoox is responsible for building metrics and machinery for Autonomy/AI Software evaluation. We work closely with Autonomy Software development teams (Product management, Perception, Prediction, Planner and Collision Avoidance) to provide metrics evaluation on safety, progress and comfort at both the component and integration level. We also work closely with Simulation, Infrastructure, Software Core and SWQA teams to build metrics platforms to accelerate the AI software development lifecycle. The team currently consists of data scientists, data engineers, software engineers, and system engineers.

As Zoox advances into the future of autonomous driving and expands rapidly on our operating geofences and operational design domains, we are also evolving our AI Metrics and Evaluation approach. In this role as Principal Software Engineer, you will lead and spearhead the concept of “validation for good driving”. Your role will look at problems in a way that crosses team boundaries to prototype new approaches that influence the long term technical direction of multiple organizations within the company. This role will strongly impact both immediate company milestones and forward looking exploratory projects.

Compensation

There are three major components to compensation for this position: salary, Amazon Restricted Stock Units (RSUs), and Zoox Stock Appreciation Rights. The salary will range from $308,000-$469,000. A sign-on bonus may be part of a compensation package. Compensation will vary based on geographic location, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience.  

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.