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Software Engineer, Operational Tools

Zoox

Job Location:

Foster, CA - USA

Yearly Salary: $ 150000 - 185000

Posted: 31 May 2026 (30+ days ago)

Application Deadline: 18 October 2026

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Zoox is hiring software engineers to build the tools that power our autonomous ride-hailing service. The Operational Tools team plays a critical role in bringing Zooxs vision of autonomous mobility to life.

Were building a collaborative high-performing team with diverse technical backgrounds and perspectives. If youre excited about creating impactful software and tackling one of the most ambitious engineering challenges of our time wed love to hear from you.

Our Operational Tools enable the safe reliable and scalable operation of Zooxs growing fleet of autonomous robotaxis. As a member of the team youll work closely with product managers designers QA engineers and remote operators to develop full-stack web applications that support fleet monitoring and operations at scale. Youll also help build in-vehicle visualization systems and real-time rider support tools that directly shape the customer experience.

This role is ideal for engineers who enjoy solving complex cross-functional problems working across domains and building innovative systems with visible real-world impact.

In this role you will:

Design and implement highly scalable and reliable web applications to support Zooxs autonomous robotaxi service under the supervision of more senior engineers
Collaborate with software engineering teams PMs designers to build new features.
Collaborate with experienced engineers to enhance existing software systems by optimizing latency CPU/memory usage and database queries.
Have the chance to grow into a Senior Engineer with the support of your manager mentor and team members.

Qualifications:

BS or MS in Computer Science Engineering or a related technical field plus 3 years of professional software development experience.
Strong proficiency in JavaScript/TypeScript HTML/CSS or Python.
Experience building applications with modern frontend frameworks (e.g. React Vue Svelte) and/or backend web frameworks (e.g. Flask FastAPI).
Experience leveraging AI-powered development tools and workflows to improve engineering productivity code quality and user experiences.

Bonus Qualifications:

Proficiency in a low-level language such as Java Kotlin C C or Rust.
Familiarity with low-level Linux system protocols firmware and ECUs.
Experience developing tools that support operations.

$150000 - $185000 a year

Base Salary Range

There are three major components to compensation for this position: salary Amazon Restricted Stock Units (RSUs) and Zoox Stock Appreciation Rights. A sign-on bonus may be offered as part of the compensation package. The listed range applies only to the base salary. 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 candidates 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 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. Were 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 emailprotected or your assigned recruiter.

A Final Note:

We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process such as reviewing applications analyzing resumes or assessing responses and identifying potential inconsistencies or verification signals in application materials based on available information. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans. If you would like more information about how your data is processed please contact us.

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Zoox

We’re reinventing personal transportation—making the future safer, cleaner, and more enjoyable for everyone. This is on-demand autonomous ride-hailing.

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