Product Software is the core system responsible for efficiently managing Zoox's automated fleet operations. It assigns various jobs to autonomous vehicles, including rideshare trips, charging, cleaning, and other fleet management activities. It serves as the central intelligence that connects riders to robots and manages the overall fleet operations.
We are seeking an engineer to act as technical lead for Product Software. This person will shape the technical direction and development of the org, including ride assignments, charging coordination, and fleet optimization. They will be both a hands-on engineer writing and troubleshooting code, and a designer and reviewer of the team’s work.
In this role, you will:
Architect and evolve Product Software's distributed systems to support scaling autonomous fleet operationsDrive technical strategy and make key architectural decisions for the fleet management platformLead design and implementation of high-availability, real-time scheduling and dispatch systemsPartner with product, operations, and other engineering teams to define technical roadmapMentor and provide technical leadership to a team of senior engineersEstablish best practices for system reliability, performance, and operational excellenceDrive cross-team initiatives to integrate Product Software with vehicle systems, customer apps, and operations tools
Required Skills & Experience:
BS/MS in Computer Science or a related field15+ years of software engineering experience, with 7+ years building large-scale distributed systemsDeep expertise in distributed systems design, soft real-time processing, and scalable architecturesProficiency in Kotlin, Go, Java, or similar languages for backend developmentExperience with event-driven architectures and message queuing systemsTrack record of leading complex technical initiatives across multiple teamsExperience with cloud infrastructure (AWS preferred) and microservices architectureStrong understanding of system reliability, monitoring, and operational concernsExcellent communication skills and ability to influence technical direction
Preferred Qualifications:
Experience with fleet management, logistics, or routing systemsBackground in optimization algorithms, scheduling, or constraint satisfaction problemsKnowledge of autonomous vehicle systems and their operational requirementsExperience with soft real-time scheduling and dispatch systemsTrack record of mentoring senior engineers and growing technical teams
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
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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.
