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Senior Full-stack Engineer - Mapping Web Services

Zoox
Foster City, CA (Hybrid)
Full-time
201,000 – 276,000 / year
You apply on Zoox's own careers site

You will own backend services and contribute to frontend tools used to create, catalog, and maintain 3D HD maps for Zoox’s autonomous-vehicle fleet. The role also involves automating workflows, setting engineering standards, and mentoring teammates as mapping operations expand to new cities.

Permanent
Hybrid
Senior

Skills & Expertise

Python
FastAPI
TypeScript
React
Postgres
Airflow
MUI
Deck.gl

Key Responsibilities

Architect backend services that support the HD Mapping team’s web infrastructure.

Develop frontend tools and automate workflows for creating and maintaining maps.

Set web technology standards, refactor code, and mentor teammates.

Full Description

The HD Mapping team is seeking an experienced full-stack engineer to lead development of the web services that support the creation, cataloging, and maintenance of 3D HD maps deployed across Zoox’s fleet.

This role will be instrumental in scaling our mapping operations into multiple new cities.

In this role, you will:

• Own and architect backend services (FastAPI) for the HD Mapping team's web infrastructure

• Support development of frontend tools for interacting with Zoox’s maps (TypeScript, React, MUI, Deck.gl)

• Automate complex pipelines and workflows

• Mentor team members on web technologies and distributed systems

• You will establish guidelines and refactor existing code to follow best practices

Qualifications

• Strong experience in backend development and distributed systems

• Frontend experience and knowledge of best practices (proficiency in Python, TypeScript, and React)

• Knowledge of relational database design (Postgres) and RESTful API development

• Proven ability to lead technical initiatives and mentor others

• Experience automating complex workflows (Airflow)

Bonus Qualifications

• Experience with FastAPI, Kubernetes, and ArgoCI

• Knowledge of geospatial data and coordinate 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.

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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.

Applications are handled on Zoox's site