Zoox
Zoox1mo ago
USD 217000–307000/yr

Senior Software Engineer - Performance

United StatesUnited States·Foster CityFull-timesenior
Software EngineerSoftware Engineering
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Zoox is building advanced self-driving hardware and software solutions. To attain the utmost efficiency that the system demands, we need you - an expert who understands both compute hardware architecture as well as the algorithms and middleware that run on it.

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Zoox is building advanced self-driving hardware and software solutions. To attain the utmost efficiency that the system demands, we need you - an expert who understands both compute hardware architecture as well as the algorithms and middleware that run on it. Your contributions will be instrumental in achieving optimal power levels while maximizing throughput. 
 
The Software Core Performance team’s mission is to analyze, optimize, and provide guidance to the software and hardware teams to meet expected system performance targets.
 
As a performance software engineer within the Software Core Performance team, you will instrument, monitor, analyze, and optimize performance-critical algorithms. Your broad experience in developing, debugging, and optimizing software will enable AI software to run as efficiently as possible.
  • Build real-time instrumentation for performance monitoring of the system as well as benchmarking frameworks to support offline performance evaluation.

  • Create performance-optimization workflows (quick iteration loops) to evaluate and analyze performance at scale.

  • Analyze profiling data to identify resource utilization hotspots and optimization opportunities.

  • Propose and co-implement actionable solutions with software component teams. 

  • Support teams in helping to squeeze out the maximum performance of their code, while minimizing resource contention.

  • 6+ years of professional experience in software development or related fields
  • Hands-on experience in the development, debugging, and profiling of complex multi-process real-time systems, like game engines or robotics systems

  • Strong knowledge of C++ and experience in large code bases

  • Familiar with CPU system architecture and OS fundamentals

  • Good communication and organization skills, with a logical approach to problem-solving, good time management, and task prioritization skills

  • Experience using various Linux performance monitor tools, such as perf, eBPF, Perfetto

  • Kernel and/or driver development experience

  • Experience with software & hardware benchmarking and Hardware-in-the-Loop (HIL) systems

  • 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.


    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.

    Location & Eligibility

    Where is the job
    Foster City, United States
    Hybrid — some on-site time required
    Who can apply
    US
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    United States

    Listing Details

    Posted
    April 23, 2026
    First seen
    April 23, 2026
    Last seen
    May 24, 2026

    Posting Health

    Days active
    30
    Repost count
    0
    Trust Level
    44%
    Scored at
    May 24, 2026

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    Zoox, a subsidiary of Amazon, designs fully autonomous vehicles focusing on making urban transportation safer and more efficient.

    Employees
    3k+
    Founded
    2014
    Domain
    zoox.com
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    ZooxSenior Software Engineer - PerformanceUSD 217000–307000