Software Engineer - Robot Link Platform

Zoox

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Foster City, CA hybrid Until 8/26/2026 4+ years exp H-1B sponsor history First posted June 27, 2026 Last posted June 27, 2026
Job description

The Robot Link Platform team is looking for a Software Engineer to design and build cloud backend services. The team is critical in enabling successful driverless robotaxis service, operating at the intersection of Robot software and cloud services/front-end tools for fleet management, telemetry and rider support. Team members have diverse skill sets, high cross-functional interaction, and are uniquely positioned to interface with all aspects of Robot and service enablement.

As an engineer on this team, you will help design and build the microservices that ensure reliable, mission-critical communication as well as offer optimal abstraction between our robot and all the services for operation. You will architect platform solutions that support integration with various cloud services as well as front-end tools.

This is a rare opportunity that will require both your product sense and low-level systems thinking using complex network topologies and protocols.

In this role, you will:

  • Develop and deploy scalable backend services that are reliable and fault tolerant

  • Write clear, testable, modular and maintainable code. Triage and troubleshoot issues spanning various cloud services, robot, transport protocols.

  • Define and implement key metrics to measure/monitor performance and reliability

  • Contribute to long term architecture, technology initiatives and technical roadmap

  • Work cross functionally with diverse engineering teams, Product and Program Management for successful delivery of solutions

Qualifications

     

  • BS / MS in Computer Science or similar degree and/or 4+ years of relevant experience

  • Proficiency in one or more programming languages like Typescript, Java, Python

  • Strong knowledge of REST, API design patterns, database technologies, caching mechanisms, performance optimizing techniques

  • Familiarity with webserver technologies like Node.js, Nginx, Apache etc.

  • Excellent problem-solving and debugging skills

  • Familiarity with networking

 


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):
153000–230000 USD per year

About this role

Summary

Design, develop, and troubleshoot scalable backend cloud services for autonomous robots.

Job title

Software Engineer - Robot Link Platform

Experience level

4+ years

Minimum experience

4+ years exp

Industry

software

Location requirements

Foster City, CA; remote work not specified

Salary

$153k–$230k

Visa sponsorship

H-1B sponsor history

Management role

No

Skills & keywords

Required skills

programming Languages (Typescript, Java, Python)RESTAPI designdatabase technologiescachingperformance optimizationwebserver technologies (Node.js, Nginx, Apache)networking

Preferred skills

None specified

Specializations

cloud servicesmicroservicesnetwork protocolsAPI designbackend
Locations

Structured locations inferred from the posting.

Foster City, CA, USA

Hybrid City
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