Embedded Software Engineer
San Diego, CA - USA
Job Summary
Zoox is looking for an embedded software engineer to join our Firmware Platforms this role you will be responsible for developing extending and maintaining support for multiple embedded platforms for the Zoox vehicle. You will work closely with electrical engineers embedded software engineers and validation engineers to enable support for new advanced platforms and accelerate application development across multiple projects. We are looking for people who are passionate about diving deep into the hardware and creating robust and reusable software.
Responsibilities
- Architect develop debug optimize review and test software for multiple real-time embedded platforms
- Develop and maintain board support packages for multiple platforms including compiler bootloader drivers and real-time operating system
- Build low-level frameworks interfaces and infrastructure to make our embedded application development faster simpler more portable and more testable
- Bring-up of new embedded platforms by working with electrical engineers suppliers and vendors to identify and solve hardware and low-level software issues
- Contribute to all phases of the software development cycle including prototyping requirements capture design implementation and validation
Qualifications
- Bachelors or Masters degree in computer science electrical engineering or equivalent experience
- 3 years of experience developing real-time embedded software for distributed electromechanical systems
- Strong embedded C/C programming experience
- Strong experience with micro-controllers and/or microprocessors
- Programming skills in C and C Linux QNX FreeRTOS or SafeRTOS
- Experience with common lab equipment and data acquisition equipment(DACs debuggers power supplies multimeters etc.)
Bonus Qualifications
- Experience with automotive communication protocols and stacks (CAN LIN Ethernet Wifi LTE 5G NFC UWB etc.)
- Ability to read and provide feedback on PCB schematics
$165000 - $200000 a year
Compensation
There are three major components to compensation for this position: salary Amazon Restricted Stock Units (RSUs) and Zoox Stock Appreciation Rights. The salary range for this position is $193000 to $242000. A sign-on bonus may be offered as part of the compensation package. 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.
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.
Required Experience:
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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.