Are you ready to push the boundaries of autonomous mobility? At Zoox, we are building the world’s most advanced self-driving fleet, and we are looking for a Senior Software Engineer to join our Software Core Performance team in Seattle.
Job Overview:
- Role: Senior Software Engineer – Performance
- Company: Zoox (an Amazon company)
- Location: Seattle, WA (Hybrid)
- Compensation: $217,000 – $307,000/year + RSUs/Stock
- Focus: Optimizing high-performance C++ code for real-time robotics systems.
Responsibility:
In this high-impact role, you will be responsible for ensuring our autonomous systems achieve maximum throughput while maintaining optimal power efficiency. Your primary responsibilities will include:
- Building real-time instrumentation for system performance monitoring.
- Developing benchmarking frameworks for offline performance evaluation.
- Creating rapid performance-optimization workflows to analyze code at scale.
- Collaborating with cross-functional teams to identify and resolve resource utilization hotspots.
To qualify for this position, you must have a strong technical foundation in C++ and large code bases. We are looking for engineers with 6+ years of professional experience in software development, with a specific focus on complex, multi-process real-time systems such as robotics or game engines. A deep understanding of CPU architecture, OS fundamentals, and Linux development is essential to your success in this role.
While the requirements above are core, we also highly value bonus qualifications such as experience with kernel or driver development, and proficiency with Linux performance tools like perf, eBPF, and Perfetto. Familiarity with Hardware-in-the-Loop (HIL) systems and hardware benchmarking will set you apart from other candidates.
At Zoox, you’ll be joining a culture that values diverse perspectives and innovative problem-solving. Our environment is fast-paced, highly collaborative, and dedicated to the mission of revolutionizing urban transportation. You will work alongside world-class experts in machine learning, robotics, and system design, contributing directly to the safety and efficiency of our autonomous vehicle fleet.
Why choose Zoox?
Zoox is more than just a self-driving car company; we are an ecosystem-builder creating a future where mobility is safe, efficient, and accessible. As part of Amazon, we offer a comprehensive benefits package including health, life, and disability insurance, paid time off, and substantial equity opportunities through Amazon RSUs and Zoox Stock Appreciation Rights.
Our culture is built on transparency, teamwork, and the drive to tackle complex, real-world problems. We don’t just write code; we iterate, test, and refine, ensuring our autonomous vehicles meet the highest possible standards for performance and reliability in diverse urban environments.
We invite you to take the next step in your career with a team that is redefining the future of transportation. If you possess a deep passion for system optimization and want to see your work deployed in groundbreaking autonomous technology, we encourage you to apply. This role offers not just a competitive salary, but the chance to influence the design and efficiency of next-generation compute platforms.
| Attribute | Details |
| Company | Zoox (an Amazon company) |
| Salary | $217,000 – $307,000 annually |
| Key Requirement | 6+ years exp. in C++ / Real-time Systems |
| Location | Seattle, WA (Hybrid) |
| Application Link | Apply on Company Site |
Explore More:
Check out these other roles at Zoox: Autonomous System Test Engineer, Compute Platform System Safety Engineer, or Software Engineer – Prediction.
We are committed to building a team that encompasses a variety of backgrounds and experiences. You do not need to match every listed expectation to apply—if you have the C++ expertise and a passion for performance, we want to hear from you. We look forward to reviewing your application!
