Senior/Staff Software Engineer – C++ Simulation Platform

Zoox

Senior Software Engineer focused on GPU-based simulation frameworks for autonomous vehicles at Zoox. Architecting foundational software and improving performance for simulation tasks.

Posted 6/25/2026full-timeFoster City • California, Washington • 🇺🇸 United StatesSenior💰 $245,000 - $305,000 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Architect and support foundational simulation software, focusing heavily on execution frameworks and latency optimization.
Own the interface between our high-speed GPU simulation framework and the rest of the self-driving software stack.
Improve simulation performance directly and build self-serve systems that accelerate the work of autonomy and ML engineers.
Ensure the deterministic execution, precise timing, and reproducibility of all simulation results at scale.
Collaborate closely with ML experts to bridge fidelity gaps between fast simulations and high-fidelity 3D environments.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor's or Master's in computer science, mathematics, physics, or a related field.
6+ years of experience in a related software engineering field.
Deep expertise in modern C++ software development and system architecture.
System design experience, specifically building deterministic software in distributed computer clusters.
Strong understanding of execution frameworks, latency optimization, and memory management.

Benefits

Comp & perks

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
Life insurance

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Hard Skills & Tools

C++system architecturedeterministic softwareexecution frameworkslatency optimizationmemory managementsimulation softwaredistributed computer clusters3D environmentssoftware engineering

Certifications

Bachelor's degreeMaster's degree