Senior/Staff Software Engineer - Motion Planning
Company: Zoox
Location: Boston
Posted on: April 1, 2026
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Job Description:
On the Motion Planning team at Zoox, you’ll be dedicated to
improving the driving behaviors of the robot on public roads. The
Planner's job is to figure out where the robot is going and how to
get there safely in situations as complex as those found in
Downtown San Francisco or on the Las Vegas Strip. This is a
cutting-edge problem, which requires teamwork and collaboration
across a broad set of experts spanning Planner, Perception,
Prediction, Operations, and more. Together, you will create the
next generation of algorithmic improvements to expand our robot’s
ability to drive in some of the most complex situations found on
public roads. Safety is foundational at Zoox, so you will take a
measured approach – develop a principled modification to the
Planner, test in simulation and on closed courses, and team up with
our safety drivers for on-road testing. In this role, you will:
Create principled algorithmic improvements to specific areas of
driving behavior and implement those changes in our code base. Use
our extensive backend tooling to test your changes across many
different driving situations at the press of a button. Lead
on-vehicle drive reviews to generate actionable feedback on driving
performance. Use this experience to help the team learn and make
improvements. Attend conferences and survey literature to stay
informed on the most recent developments in the fields of Robotics
and Motion Planning. Write and file patents for novel technologies
you develop. Qualifications Master's degree in Computer Science or
related field and 8 years of experience Fluency in C++
Understanding of configuration spaces and a variety of planning
techniques (A*, RRTs, PRMs, etc.) Demonstrated ability to create
real-time motion planning algorithms Bonus Qualifications
Significant contributions to geometric- and/or sampling-based
planning algorithms Experience with autonomous robots and machine
learning or data-driven development processes Experience with ROS,
pose estimation, SLAM, probabilistic filtering, 3D data, or CUDA
$229,000 - $331,000 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. 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. Follow
us on LinkedIn 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.
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