Senior/Staff Software Engineer - C Simulation Platform - Zoox

Key Responsibilities

• Architect and develop a scalable, GPU‑accelerated simulation framework in C++ that supports real‑world data ingestion and synthetic scenario generation.
• Ensure deterministic behavior and high performance across distributed compute environments, enabling rapid iteration of driving software and hardware.
• Collaborate with ML and robotics teams to integrate simulation outputs into training pipelines, optimizing data throughput and fidelity.
• Implement robust testing, profiling, and debugging tools to maintain simulation quality and reliability at scale.
• Mentor junior engineers, review code, and drive best practices in performance engineering and software quality.

Requirements

• 10+ years of professional software development experience, with deep expertise in C++ and GPU programming (CUDA/OpenCL).
• Proven track record building high‑performance, distributed systems that handle large data volumes and complex simulations.
• Strong understanding of parallel algorithms, memory management, and low‑latency optimization techniques.
• Experience with ML training pipelines and integration of simulation data into machine learning workflows.
• Excellent problem‑solving skills, strong communication, and a collaborative mindset.