Senior/Staff Software Engineer - Ride and Fleet Services

Zoox

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Foster City, CA hybrid Until 8/21/2026 H-1B sponsor history First posted January 13, 2026 Last posted January 13, 2026
Job description
We are looking for a Senior/Staff Software Engineer to lead the development and scaling of our cloud services and APIs that handle ride hailing for Zoox’s production-grade robotaxi service.
 
These services include dispatch, routing, payments, mobile APIs, telemetry processing, service metrics and more.

In this role, you will:

  • Design and build scalable, efficient, and robust backend systems for Zoox’s ride-hailing service
  • Own core functionality such as payments, fleet dispatch, service management
  • Make significant contributions to technical roadmaps, development plans and execute on them effectively.
  • Uphold engineering excellence by demonstrating best practices in software development including design review, code review, software testing and documentation.

Qualifications

  • 8+ years of cloud software experience
  • Experience running and optimizing production-grade systems for maximum efficiency and resilience.
  • Extensive experience with the design, implementation and operation of backend microservices.
  • Proficiency with Kotlin or Java, REST APIs and SQL.
  • Experience running production services using cloud infrastructure such as Kubernetes and Docker

Bonus Qualifications

  • Experience with Spring Boot based microservice architectures, PostgreSQL, Elasticsearch
  • Experience in transportation, robotics, logistics, or autonomous vehicles.
  • Experience with event driven architecture and Kafka.
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. We’re 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 [email protected] or your assigned recruiter.

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.

Compensation (from employer):
219000–285000 USD per year

About this role

Summary

Lead development of scalable cloud services for ride-hailing and fleet management.

Job title

Senior/Staff Software Engineer - Ride and Fleet Services

Experience level

8+ years

Industry

software

Location requirements

Foster City, CA, on-site, no remote work

Salary

219000–285000 USD per year

Visa sponsorship

H-1B sponsor history

Management role

No

Skills & keywords

Required skills

cloudKotlinJavaREST APIsSQLKubernetesDocker

Preferred skills

Spring BootPostgreSQLElasticsearchKafkatransportationroboticslogisticsautonomous vehicles

Specializations

cloudbackendmicroservicesAPIsautonomous vehicles
Locations

Structured locations inferred from the posting.

Foster City, CA, USA

On-site City
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