Sign up to access all features of our service.
  • Job search
  • Favorites
  • Create a CV
    New
  • Salaries
  • Subscriptions

Senior Software Engineer - Performance

$217k - $307k

Zoox Inc.

Zoox is building advanced self-driving hardware and software solutions. To attain the utmost efficiency that the system demands, we need you - an expert who understands both compute hardware architecture as well as the algorithms and middleware that run on it. Your contributions will be instrumental in achieving optimal power levels while maximizing throughput.


The Software Core Performance team's mission is to analyze, optimize, and provide guidance to the software and hardware teams to meet expected system performance targets.

As a performance software engineer within the Software Core Performance team, you will instrument, monitor, analyze, and optimize performance-critical algorithms. Your broad experience in developing, debugging, and optimizing software will enable AI software to run as efficiently as possible.

In this role, you will:

  • Build real-time instrumentation for performance monitoring of the system as well as benchmarking frameworks to support offline performance evaluation.
  • Create performance-optimization workflows (quick iteration loops) to evaluate and analyze performance at scale.
  • Analyze profiling data to identify resource utilization hotspots and optimization opportunities.
  • Propose and co-implement actionable solutions with software component teams.
  • Support teams in helping to squeeze out the maximum performance of their code, while minimizing resource contention.
Qualifications
  • 6+ years of professional experience in software development or related fields
  • Hands-on experience in the development, debugging, and profiling of complex multi-process real-time systems, like game engines or robotics systems
  • Strong knowledge of C++ and experience in large code bases
  • Familiar with CPU system architecture and OS fundamentals
  • Good communication and organization skills, with a logical approach to problem-solving, good time management, and task prioritization skills
Bonus Qualifications
  • Experience using various Linux performance monitor tools, such as perf, eBPF, Perfetto
  • Kernel and/or driver development experience
  • Experience with software & hardware benchmarking and Hardware-in-the-Loop (HIL) systems

$217,000 - $307,000 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 candidate's 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. We're looking for top talent that shares our passion and wants to be part of a fast-moving and highly execution-oriented team.

Follow us on LinkedIn

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.

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.
Vacancy posted 4 days ago
Similar jobs that could be interesting for youBased on the Senior Software Engineer - Performance in Seattle, WA vacancy
  •  ...leading research accelerator in AI is seeking experienced software engineers to evaluate AI-generated code and enhance coding solutions....  ...based in the US. There is potential for extension based on performance. The position is contract-based with no medical benefits. #J... 
    Senior
    Performance
    Contract work
    Remote work
    Flexible hours

    Turing

    Seattle, WA
    1 day ago
  • $217k - $307k

    Zoox is seeking a Performance Software Engineer in Seattle, WA to analyze and optimize performance-critical algorithms for their advanced self-driving systems. With 6+ years of experience in software development, you will create instrumentation and performance workflows... 
    Senior
    Performance

    Zoox

    Seattle, WA
    1 day ago
  •  ...Software Engineer In Test Our client is a community-developed, commercially supported fork of the MySQL relational database management...  ...brutal tests and tools to validate the functional correctness, performance, and reliability of their software. You will work on... 
    Senior
    Performance

    Quanta Search

    Seattle, WA
    3 days ago
  • B Capital is seeking experienced engineers to join its Core Infrastructure team in Seattle, specializing in building and maintaining advanced...  ...solutions while ensuring high availability, security, and performance in distributed environments. The role requires significant... 
    Senior
    Performance

    B Capital

    Seattle, WA
    3 days ago
  • $113.1k - $180.9k

     ...Overview We are seeking an experienced Software Engineer to support our Point-of-Sale retail business. As a Senior Software Engineer supporting the Point-of-Sale retail...  ...applications. Ensure system resiliency, performance and uptime during peak retail periods. Collaborate... 
    Senior
    Performance

    REI

    Seattle, WA
    3 days ago
  • $60 - $85 per hour

     ...Job Summary Our Media & Entertainment client is seeking a Senior Software Engineer to help design and build secure, scalable, and high-performance systems that power the client's technology ecosystem. Responsibilities Contribute to building core backend services that... 
    Senior
    Performance
    Local area
    Remote work

    KellyMitchell Group

    Seattle, WA
    1 day ago
  •  ...Principal Duties and Responsibilities: Perform general application development...  ...documentation. Work independently to support software throughout the entire software...  ...paced agile environment. ~8+ years of engineering experiences ~5+ years of experience with... 
    Senior
    Performance

    Software Technology Inc

    Seattle, WA
    3 days ago
  •  ...Software Engineers (Fulfillment Center Integrations) We are seeking an experienced Robotics Software Engineers to support the enhancement...  ...Data Pipelines: Build and refine data pipelines to track performance, generate insights, and support machine learning models for... 
    Senior
    Performance
    Internship

    3B Staffing LLC

    Medina, WA
    2 days ago
  • $167k - $209k

     ...DigitalOcean is seeking a Senior Software Engineer to join their platform services team responsible for designing, building, and operating core...  ...solutions to streamline processes, enhance system performance, and improve operational efficiency Mentor and support the... 
    Senior
    Performance
    Flexible hours

    Linuxcareers

    Seattle, WA
    1 day ago
  •  ...Outline of the Role: Principal Duties and Responsibilities: Perform general application development activities, including unit...  ...and technical documentation. Work independently to support software throughout the entire software development lifecycle. Diagnose... 
    Senior
    Performance

    Samprasoft

    Seattle, WA
    4 days ago
  •  ...About the team Airwallex's Engineering Productivity team sits within...  ...a mission to turn everyday software engineers into superheroes on...  ...software at scale. The Role: As a Senior Software Engineer on the...  ...decisions that balance performance, scalability, maintainability... 
    Senior
    Performance

    Airwallex

    Seattle, WA
    5 days ago
  • $140k - $180k

     ...simple screen recordings into fully automated workflows. As a Senior Backend Engineer, you’ll guide our core backend architecture, APIs, and...  ...components with Terraform on AWS/ECS, leading decisions about performance, scalability, and security. Partner with leadership... 
    Senior
    Performance
    Work at office
    Remote work
    Flexible hours

    CADDi

    Seattle, WA
    2 days ago
  •  ...experiments, and understand how product and model changes perform in the real world. Based out of OpenAI’s Bellevue office,...  ...other builders across the company. About the Role As a Senior Infrastructure Engineer on the Statsig team, you will build and scale the foundational... 
    Senior
    Performance
    Work at office
    Relocation package

    OpenAI

    Seattle, WA
    2 days ago
  • $211.65k - $286.35k

     ...Senior Software Engineer – KC‑46 Software Engineering Tukwila, Washington – Boeing Defense, Space & Security (BDS) Software Engineering organization...  ...and improvement of software processes, tools and key performance metrics that align projects with organizational goals and... 
    Senior
    Performance
    Work experience placement
    Flexible hours
    Shift work
    Day shift

    The Boeing Company

    Tukwila, WA
    5 days ago
  • Akraya, Inc. is seeking a Senior Software Development Engineer in Seattle, WA, to modernize demand planning systems. This role requires developing...  ...proficiency in Java and experience with AI frameworks, ensuring high code quality and system performance. #J-18808-Ljbffr Akraya
    Senior
    Performance

    Akraya

    Seattle, WA
    4 days ago
  •  ...training pipelines, plus top AI researchers who specialize in software engineering, logical reasoning, STEM, multilinguality, multimodality,...  ...of concept into proprietary intelligence with systems that perform reliably, deliver measurable impact, and drive lasting results... 
    Senior
    Performance
    Full time
    For contractors
    Remote work
    Flexible hours

    Turing

    Seattle, WA
    1 day ago
  • $208k - $300k

     ...The Simulation team at Zoox is looking for software engineers with diverse talents and real world product experience to help realize our...  ...relevant years of experience, domain knowledge, and interview performance. The salary range listed in this posting is representative... 
    Senior
    Performance
    Temporary work
    Relocation package

    Zoox

    Seattle, WA
    5 days ago
  • $293k - $324k

     ...sits on the critical path for how product, engineering, research, and go-to-market teams learn...  ...About the Role We are looking for a senior product engineer to help build the systems...  ...the post-acquisition chapter of a high-performing team: preserving what made Statsig strong... 
    Senior
    Performance
    Work at office

    OpenAI

    Seattle, WA
    3 days ago
  •  ...Introduction At IBM Software, we transform client challenges into solutions. Building...  ...responsibilities We're looking for Senior Engineers with a deep backend focus to join our...  ...roadmaps that enhance organizational performance, and participate in system-wide... 
    Senior
    Performance

    IBM

    Seattle, WA
    7 days ago
  • $160k - $200k

     ...Senior Software Engineer, Frontend Engineering Build a modern, responsive web UI for enterprise AI management platform Location: Seattle Compensation...  ..., or a related field. Benefits Competitive salary and performance-based bonuses. Comprehensive health and wellness benefits... 
    Senior
    Performance
    Flexible hours

    jobs.frontdoordefense.com - Jobboard

    Seattle, WA
    5 days ago
  •  ...The Senior Software Engineer, Marketing Operations leads the development of scalable and robust internal tools that empower the Marketing and...  ...engineering best practices across the development lifecycle Perform peer code reviews and provide mentorship to software engineers... 
    Senior
    Performance

    Jobr

    Seattle, WA
    5 days ago
  • $171.6k - $302.2k

     ...Seattle, Washington, United States Software and Services The Apple Service Engineering (ASE) Security team builds and...  ...looking for a passionate and dedicated Senior Software Engineer who will focus...  ...our partner team’s services to perform request verification, token... 
    Senior
    Performance
    Relocation

    Apple

    Seattle, WA
    3 days ago
  •  ...leading AI research accelerator is looking for an experienced software engineer to evaluate and refine AI-generated code and collaborate...  ...week. The role starts next week for a duration of 1 month, with potential for extension based on performance. #J-18808-Ljbffr Turing
    Senior
    Performance
    Remote job
    For contractors

    Turing

    Seattle, WA
    4 days ago
  •  ...tech company specializing in AR and VR is seeking a Senior Augmented and Virtual Reality Software Engineer to create real-time 3D and XR applications. The...  ...Responsibilities include developing interfaces, optimizing performance, and collaborating across teams. This role offers... 
    Senior
    Performance

    Rivet Industries, Inc.

    Bellevue, WA
    2 days ago
  • $150k - $220k

     ...Senior Software Engineer – Integrations team Design, develop, and optimize scalable, high-performance cloud-based solutions. Work across the entire software development lifecycle, collaborating with cross‑functional teams to translate requirements into technical solutions... 
    Senior
    Performance

    SupportFinity

    Seattle, WA
    3 days ago
  • $150k - $200k

     ...The Opportunity As a Senior Software Engineer on our web application team, your expertise will be critical in building and evolving the user...  ...care. If you are passionate about creating intuitive, high-performance user experiences and want to own the full stack with an emphasis... 
    Senior
    Performance
    Shift work

    Pearl Health

    Seattle, WA
    1 day ago
  • $165k - $240k

     ...a single, modern platform that powers software, APIs, payments, and patient experiences...  ...About the Role On our product-focused engineering teams at NexHealth, you'll build...  ...not limited to location, experience, and performance. The range listed is just the base salary... 
    Senior
    Performance
    Live in
    Flexible hours

    NexHealth

    Seattle, WA
    4 days ago
  •  ...Senior Software Engineer We are seeking a highly skilled Senior Software Engineer with a strong background in software development and an...  ...solutions, focusing on security, compliance, scalability, and performance Develop and optimize network solutions Participate... 
    Senior
    Performance

    STRAC

    Seattle, WA
    3 days ago
  •  ...Senior Software Engineer Disney Entertainment and ESPN Product & Technology Technology is at the heart of Disney's past, present, and future...  ...drives our streaming experience Optimize our player to perform well for resource constrained platforms Create and... 
    Senior
    Performance

    Disney

    Seattle, WA
    13 days ago
  • $217k - $307k

     ...building advanced self-driving hardware and software solutions. To attain the utmost...  ...maximizing throughput. The Software Core Performance team’s mission is to analyze, optimize,...  ...performance targets. As a performance software engineer within the Software Core Performance... 
    Senior
    Performance
    Temporary work
    Relocation package

    Zoox

    Seattle, WA
    5 days ago

Do you want to receive more vacancies?

Subscribe and receive similar vacancies to Senior Software Engineer - Performance. Be the first to apply!