Software Engineer - Fail Operational Planning

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Responsibilities

• Create principled algorithmic improvements to specific areas of driving behavior and implement those changes in our code base.

• Collaborate cross-functionally to develop strategies and intelligent behaviors to mitigate the performance degradation under various failure modes of the system.

• Architect and implement scalable solutions ensuring seamless integration with the rest of the driving stack.

• Partner with validation teams to define and execute tests for developed algorithms.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Computer Science or related field

• Fluency in C++

• Extensive experience with programming and algorithm design

• Understanding of vehicle kinematics

• 4+ years of experience in a related field

Bonus Qualifications

• PhD in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or related field

• Experience shipping products to market (commercial robotics, drones, consumer devices etc.)

• Demonstrated ability to create real-time motion planning algorithms in a cross-functional team

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 $180,000 to $256,000. 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.