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Senior Staff Software Engineer C++ Simulation Platform zoox

Onsite · San Francisco, California
Posted August 10, 2026
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Overview

Lead the design and implementation of a high‑speed GPU‑based simulation framework to support rapid iteration of autonomous driving software. Build deterministic foundations that enable scalable machine learning pipelines and seamless integration across the self‑driving stack. This role drives architectural decisions and ensures precise timing and reproducibility at massive scale.

What You'll Do5

  • 1Architect and support foundational simulation software focusing on execution frameworks and latency optimization
  • 2Own the interface between the high‑speed GPU simulation framework and the broader autonomy stack
  • 3Improve simulation performance and develop self‑serve systems for autonomy and ML engineers
  • 4Ensure deterministic execution precise timing and reproducibility of all simulation results at scale
  • 5Collaborate with ML experts to bridge fidelity gaps between fast simulations and high‑fidelity 3D environments

Requirements8

  • 1Bachelor's or Master's in computer science mathematics physics or related field
  • 26+ years of experience in a related software engineering discipline
  • 3Deep expertise in modern C++ software development and system architecture
  • 4System design experience building deterministic software in distributed computer clusters
  • 5Strong understanding of execution frameworks latency optimization and memory management
  • 6Familiarity with spatial reinforcement learning or modern ML frameworks such as JAX PyTorch
  • 7Background in automotive robotics or AAA video game industries
  • 8Proficiency with PubSub systems

Salary Insight

Salary not disclosed in listing

Location

Typeonsite
LocationSan Francisco, California

Required Skills

C++GPU programmingDeterministic software designSystem architectureLatency optimizationMemory managementDistributed systemsSpatial reinforcement learningJAXPyTorchAutomotive industry knowledgeRoboticsAAA video game industry experience
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