Senior Software Engineer - 3D Mapping Pipelines

The 3D Mapping team is seeking a Senior Software Engineer to help develop scalable, performant, and reliable data pipelines that produce 3D map products for Zoox’s autonomous vehicle fleet. This team works with petabytes of data and ships centimeter-accurate 3D maps across several major U.S. cities.

This is a broad software engineering role and does not require a specific mapping background beyond basic knowledge of 3D geometry and math.

In this role, you will:

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  Develop scalable, performant, and reliable data pipelines to produce 3D map products.



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  Work with large-scale spatial datasets and petabytes of data to support centimeter-accurate 3D mapping.



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  Identify and balance performance bottlenecks across I/O, CPU, GPU, memory transfer, and distributed compute workflows.



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  Apply 3D geometry, matrix operations, and software engineering fundamentals to mapping pipeline development.



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  Build and maintain C++ and Python-based systems, including Python/C++ integration using tools such as pybind11.

Qualifications

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  B.S. or M.S. degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Robotics, Mathematics, or a related field.



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  3+ years of industry experience building production software systems, data pipelines, distributed workflows, or large-scale automation systems.



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  Strong C++ programming skills with solid knowledge of data structures, algorithms, and software design patterns.



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  You can identify and balance different performance bottlenecks, e.g. IO, CPU, GPU, memory transfer, etc.



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  Basic knowledge of 3D geometry and matrix operations.

Bonus Qualifications

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  Python familiarity and experience with pybind11.



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  Experience with distributed systems, including job orchestration, distributed compute, infrastructure observability, and Docker.



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  Previous work on meshing algorithms or other 3D asset generation.

$214,000 - $290,000 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.

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:

We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process, such as reviewing applications, analyzing resumes, or assessing responses. 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.