Software Engineer - Driving Behavior

Zoox

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Foster City, CA hybrid Until 8/21/2026 3+ years exp H-1B sponsor history First posted May 12, 2026 Last posted May 12, 2026
Job description
Zoox is on an ambitious journey to develop a full-stack autonomous mobility solution. This role will be a part of a team to expand Zoox’s autonomous mobility to new geofences. We are looking for a Software Engineer to improve and develop autonomous driving capabilities in new conditions.

In this role, you will:

  • Design behavioral and motion planning algorithms to improve driving behavior in new geofences and implement those designs in our code base.

  • Adapt existing algorithms and software modules for autonomous driving in new geofences.

  • Integrate and test your developed applications in the robot, learn, and make improvements. 

  • Work collaboratively with cross-functional teams to support the integration and validation of software components and features for geofence expansion.

  • Support or lead vehicle testing to generate actionable feedback on driving performance. 

  • Write and file patents for novel technologies you develop.

Qualifications

  • Master's degree in Computer Science or related field and 3+ years of experience

  • Proficient in C++ programming

  • Proven experience in at least one of the following domains: behavioral planning, motion planning, or mission planning for autonomous vehicles

Bonus Qualifications

  • Experience with behavioral and motion planning for high-speed autonomous driving

  • Experience with autonomous robots and machine learning or data-driven development processes

Compensation (from employer):
168000–270000 USD per year

About this role

Summary

Develop and optimize algorithms for autonomous vehicle driving in new geofences.

Job title

Software Engineer - Driving Behavior

Experience level

3+ years

Minimum experience

3+ years exp

Industry

software

Location requirements

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

Salary

168000–270000 USD per year

Visa sponsorship

H-1B sponsor history

Management role

No

Skills & keywords

Required skills

C++behavioral planningmotion planning

Preferred skills

machine learningautonomous robots

Specializations

behavioral planningmotion planningautonomous driving
Locations

Structured locations inferred from the posting.

Foster City, CA, USA

On-site City
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