# Software Engineer - Driving Behavior at Zoox

Software Engineer - Driving Behavior at Zoox in Foster City, CA. Hybrid, full-time, paying $177k–$270k. Posted May 12, 2026.

- Company: Zoox
- Location: Foster City, CA
- Workplace: Hybrid
- Job type: Full-time
- Pay: $177k–$270k
- Experience: 3+ years
- Posted: 2026-05-12
- Apply: https://jobs.lever.co/zoox/71a2b465-11fb-49fa-b5f8-29757bc6bba6/apply
- Source: https://jobmagic.ai/jobs/software-engineer-driving-behavior-zoox-pc7sve

## Requirements

- Master's degree in Computer Science or related field and 3+ years of experience
- Proficient in C++ programming
- Proven experience in at least one of the following domains: behavioral planning, motion planning, or mission planning for autonomous vehicles

## Description

Zoox is on an ambitious journey to develop a full-stack autonomous mobility solution. This role will be a part of a team to expand Zoox’s autonomous mobility to new geofences. We are looking for a Software Engineer to improve and develop autonomous driving capabilities in new conditions.

### In this role, you will:

- Design behavioral and motion planning algorithms to improve driving behavior in new geofences and implement those designs in our code base.

- Adapt existing algorithms and software modules for autonomous driving in new geofences.

- Integrate and test your developed applications in the robot, learn, and make improvements. 

- Work collaboratively with cross-functional teams to support the integration and validation of software components and features for geofence expansion.

- Support or lead vehicle testing to generate actionable feedback on driving performance. 

- Write and file patents for novel technologies you develop.

### Qualifications

- Master's degree in Computer Science or related field and 3+ years of experience

- Proficient in C++ programming

- Proven experience in at least one of the following domains: behavioral planning, motion planning, or mission planning for autonomous vehicles

### Bonus Qualifications

- Experience with behavioral and motion planning for high-speed autonomous driving

- Experience with autonomous robots and machine learning or data-driven development processes