Technology & Engineering Full-time

Senior Software Engineer - Performance

Zoox

Posted

Apr 24, 2026

Location

USA

Type

Full-time

Mission

What you will drive

  • Build real-time instrumentation for performance monitoring and benchmarking frameworks.
  • Analyze profiling data to identify resource utilization hotspots and optimization opportunities.
  • Propose and co-implement actionable solutions with software component teams.
  • Support teams in maximizing code performance while minimizing resource contention.

Impact

The difference you'll make

This role directly contributes to the efficiency and safety of autonomous driving technology, enabling a future with reduced traffic accidents and emissions.

Profile

What makes you a great fit

  • 6+ years of professional experience in software development or related fields.
  • Hands-on experience in development, debugging, and profiling of complex multi-process real-time systems (e.g., game engines, robotics).
  • Strong knowledge of C++ and experience in large code bases.
  • Familiarity with CPU system architecture and OS fundamentals.

Benefits

What's in it for you

Compensation and perks not specified in the posting. Zoox offers a collaborative culture focused on innovation and autonomy.

About

Inside Zoox

Zoox is developing the first ground-up, fully autonomous vehicle fleet and the supporting ecosystem, aiming to provide next-generation mobility-as-a-service in urban environments.