Software Engineer - 3D Mapping

The 3D Mapping team is seeking a Software Engineer to help tackle all the challenging mapping scenarios our cities have to offer, including highway mapping and mapping under difficult environment conditions. This work is critical for scaling autonomous driving in a safe and reliable way. We are looking for engineers who are ambitious and excited about helping Zoox deliver on its goals to deliver autonomous mobility.

In this role, you will:

• Design, develop, and validate mapping algorithms for cities and highway driving.
• Collaborate in building a highly automated, scalable, multi-modality, 3D mapping system.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to define system requirements and technical roadmaps.
• Contribute to all phases of the software development cycle including prototyping, requirements capture, design, implementation, and validation.

Qualifications:

• M.S. or Ph.D. degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or related field
• Proficient in C++ and Python
• Experience with factor graphs, pose estimation, SLAM, probabilistic filtering, and 3D data
• Strong mathematical skills

Bonus Qualifications:

• Experience with autonomous robots
• Experience with real-time sensor fusion (e.g., IMU, LiDAR, camera, GNSS)
• Experience working with geospatial data and coordinate systems

$189,000 - $227,000 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.

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.