Senior/Staff Software Engineer - Distributed Systems

Foster City, CA March 7, 2026 Full Time Lever
 
The 3D Mapping team is seeking a Senior Software Engineer to develop a scalable, efficient mapping automation system that supports the creation, cataloging, and maintenance of HD maps deployed to Zoox’s fleet. This role will be instrumental in scaling our mapping operations to the next level.
 
 
The 3D Mapping team is seeking a Senior Software Engineer to develop a scalable, efficient mapping automation system that supports the creation, cataloging, and maintenance of HD maps deployed to Zoox’s fleet. This role will be instrumental in scaling our mapping operations to the next level.
 
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.


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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.

In this role, you will:

  • Automate complex pipelines and workflows in Zoox HD map machinery.
  • Support the development of HD map creation and maintenance pipelines.
  • 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.
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    Qualifications

  • B.S. or M.S. degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or related field
  • 3+ years of industry experience working on data pipelines or automated workflows
  • Proficient in Python and C++
  • Experience in cloud / distributed computing and relational databases 
  • Experience developing RESTful APIs
  • Bonus Qualifications

  • Experience with frontend web development: React/Typescript

  • Experience working with geospatial data and coordinate systems

  • Experience automating complex workflows 

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