Software Engineer - Mission Planning

zooxยท Autonomy Software
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๐Ÿ“ Foster City, CAFull time๐Ÿ’ฐ USD 168Kโ€“270K

About this role

The Mission Planner team at Zoox is responsible for creating high-level routes for our autonomous vehicles to transport passengers to their destinations. You will work closely with our Cloud Services team to facilitate pick-up and drop-off requests, along with live traffic data among other inputs. You will also integrate closely with the decision-making and trajectory planning and controls teams to allow dynamic planning. This team will enable the core ability for our vehicles to choose the best routes through cities and adapt in real-time.ย  ย  We are seeking an engineer who is passionate about tackling the complexities of mission planning in dynamic cities. You should be driven to contribute innovative solutions to architecture and design and take responsibility for significant software components. If you like to work close to the robot platform and enjoy experiencing your developed software in the robot, we would like to hear from you.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the salary for the Software Engineer - Mission Planning role at zoox?
The listed salary for this Software Engineer - Mission Planning position at zoox is USD 168Kโ€“270K. This is an Full time role.
Where is the Software Engineer - Mission Planning position at zoox located?
This Software Engineer - Mission Planning role at zoox is based in Foster City, CA. The position is listed as on-site or hybrid. Check the full job description or apply directly to confirm the work arrangement.
Is the Software Engineer - Mission Planning role at zoox full-time or part-time?
This is listed as a Full time position. It is posted as a Software Engineer - Mission Planning role in the Autonomy Software department at zoox.
Which team or department does the Software Engineer - Mission Planning at zoox belong to?
This Software Engineer - Mission Planning position is part of the Autonomy Software department at zoox. See the full job description for more information about the team structure and responsibilities.
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When was the Software Engineer - Mission Planning job at zoox posted?
This Software Engineer - Mission Planning position at zoox was posted on Jan 9, 2026. Apply as soon as possible โ€” early applications are often reviewed first.
Software Engineer - Mission Planning
zoox ยท ๐Ÿ’ฐ USD 168Kโ€“270K
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