Software Systems Engineer Middleware
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Job Location:
Foster, CA - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
01-11-2025
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
The Software Systems Engineering team is responsible for defining SW development processes and ensuring that all safety-critical software meets a high safety bar for production vehicles.
In this role you will help define features and capabilities of middleware components that help achieve safety goals. Your collaboration with middleware engineers to execute processes such as those specified in ISO26262 will allow us to achieve functional safety goals of High ASIL SW functionality.
In this role you will
- Lead various systems engineering activities that are essential for a successful launch of safety-critical software on a self-driving vehicle
- Help define architecture of how middleware applications fulfill system level (or vehicle level) needs in our robot taxi.
- Define processes that leverage middlewares capabilities and help build a strong and future-proof architecture for the robotaxi as we expand to newer and larger markets.
- Assist in investigating new HW and SW and suppliers for future generations of our compute platform.
- Collaborate with the safety team to identify safety requirements explore redundancy options and develop methods to ensure system-wide safety goals are met
Qualifications
- B.S./M.S./PhD in Engineering Physics or relevant field and 5 years of experience
- Experience in a Systems Engineering role
- Technical understanding of the physics and fundamental technologies used in automotive Camera LiDAR and Radar systems
- Experience in negotiating writing and managing requirements
- Cross-functional collaboration to determine system requirements through a combination of field testing or analysis and experience in presenting results
Bonus Qualifications
- Experience on Sensors for Autonomous Vehicles (Camera LiDAR Radar)
- MATLAB Python Optis (or comparable integrated raytracing tool)
- Experience in Sensors V&V
- Experience on Safety-Critical Systems
$165000 - $252000 a year
Base Salary Range
There are three major components to compensation for this position: salary Amazon Restricted Stock Units (RSUs) and Zoox Stock Appreciation Rights. A sign-on bonus may be offered as part of the compensation package. The listed range applies only to the base salary. Compensation will vary based on geographic location and level. Leveling as well as positioning within a level is determined by a range of factors including but not limited to a candidates relevant years of experience domain knowledge and interview performance. The salary range listed in this posting is representative of the range of levels Zoox is considering for this position.
Zoox also offers a comprehensive package of benefits including paid time off (e.g. sick leave vacation bereavement) unpaid time off Zoox Stock Appreciation Rights Amazon RSUs health insurance long-term care insurance long-term and short-term disability insurance and life insurance.
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. Were 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 emailprotected or your assigned recruiter.
A Final Note:
We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process such as reviewing applications analyzing resumes or assessing responses. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans. If you would like more information about how your data is processed please contact us.
Key Skills
- Academics
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About Company
We’re reinventing personal transportation—making the future safer, cleaner, and more enjoyable for everyone. This is on-demand autonomous ride-hailing.
