Job Title: Software Engineer - Tools & Automation Company Name: Zoox Job Url: https://hiring.cafe/viewjob/is4e6d78qby24pa1 Job Description: Posted 11h ago Software Engineer - Tools & Automation @ Zoox View All Jobs Website Foster City, California, United States $184k-$231k/yr Hybrid Full Time Responsibilities: Design AI systems, Build data pipelines, Develop evaluation systems Requirements Summary: BS in engineering and 4+ years of relevant experience; strong Python; AI/ML familiarity; data science/engineering interest; prior work with AI agents, prompt design, tool calling, and evaluation. Technical Tools Mentioned: Python, AI/ML, Data pipelines, APIs, Observability, Frontend and Backend development Apply now Save Mark Applied Hide Job Report & Hide Job Description As a Software Engineer and member of the Platform Stability team, you will help build, fine-tune, and maintain a novel AI-powered tool for diagnosing technical issues and identifying root causes. You will collaborate cross-functionally to gather requirements, develop AI/ML and analytical models, and drive data-driven insights — all as part of a high-performing team. As a Software Engineer and member of the Platform Stability team, you will help build, fine-tune, and maintain a novel AI-powered tool for diagnosing technical issues and identifying root causes. You will collaborate cross-functionally to gather requirements, develop AI/ML and analytical models, and drive data-driven insights — all as part of a high-performing team. Zoox's Hardware Software Integration team is responsible for ensuring various hardware subsystems work reliably on our vehicle platform on a day-to-day basis. You will oversee the deployment of next-generation compute, sensor, and data networking systems for autonomous vehicles.     This role is essential and fundamental to the execution stage of Zoox's vehicle program, ensuring that hardware systems operate predictably at all times. You will also be responsible for supporting bring-up and manufacturing operations for the vehicle. You will have excellent communication skills and are excited about being the first responder to triage and debug difficult hardware-software integration issues. 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. In this role, you will: Design and implement agentic AI systems with structured interfaces, reasoning loops, and robust error handling Build and maintain data pipelines, scheduled workflows, and benchmarking infrastructure Develop evaluation and scoring systems to measure and continuously improve model output quality Integrate the platform with internal and external services, including ticketing, messaging, storage, and observability Collaborate with cross-functional teams to translate business requirements into technical AI solutions Architect and maintain production-grade AI solutions with focus on scalability, reliability, and performance Qualifications BS in relevant engineering discipline and 4+ years of relevant work experience SW development, Strong Python with applications in AL/ML Familiarity with AI agents and their applications, including prompt design, tool calling, context management, and evaluation Experience or strong interest in Data Science and Engineering Experience or strong interest in creating Analytical or AI/ML-based models for real-world problems Strong problem-solving skills, especially in simplifying and modelling real-world problems Bonus Qualifications Familiarity with major LLM providers (OpenAI, Anthropic, Google, Meta, etc.) and understanding of their trade-offs in terms of performance, cost, latency, and capabilities Experience integrating AI capabilities into applications or eagerness to learn application development Full-stack development experience with both backend and frontend technologies 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 accommodations@zoox.com or your assigned recruiter. 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. 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