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ZooxZooxFoster City, CA

Senior/Staff Software Engineer - C++ Simulation Platform

Build and optimize the high-speed GPU-based C++ simulation platform that powers Zoox's autonomous vehicle ML training and validation at scale.

245k – 305k
Hybrid6+ YOEBackend Engineering

About the role

Responsibilities

  • Architect and support foundational simulation software, focusing heavily on execution frameworks and latency optimization.
  • Own the interface between our high-speed GPU simulation framework and the rest of the self-driving software stack.
  • Improve simulation performance directly and build self-serve systems that accelerate the work of autonomy and ML engineers.
  • Ensure the deterministic execution, precise timing, and reproducibility of all simulation results at scale.
  • Collaborate closely with ML experts to bridge fidelity gaps between fast simulations and high-fidelity 3D environments.

Requirements

  • Bachelor's or Master's in computer science, mathematics, physics, or a related field.
  • 6+ years of experience in a related software engineering field.
  • Deep expertise in modern C++ software development and system architecture.
  • System design experience, specifically building deterministic software in distributed computer clusters.
  • Strong understanding of execution frameworks, latency optimization, and memory management.

Nice-to-Haves

  • Familiarity with spatial reinforcement learning or modern ML frameworks (e.g., JAX, PyTorch).
  • Automotive, robotics, or AAA video game industry experience.
  • Familiarity with PubSub systems.

Skills

C++System ArchitectureDistributed SystemsGpu ProgrammingExecution FrameworksLatency OptimizationMemory ManagementJAXPyTorchPub/Sub

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