Senior Embedded Software Engineer Fail Operations

The Embedded Software Engineer team at Zoox collaborates with other firmware hardware software systems and safety teams across Zoox to build complex systems designed for challenging automotive environments.

Together with the team you will define the firmware architecture of our embedded systems and work with our cross-functional partners to drive the development of our next-generation robot. We are seeking a firmware engineer who is excited to work across our entire stack loves learning new things and enjoys taking ownership of major components. If you enjoy driving the design and development of new complex cross-functional features we would like to hear from you.

Responsibilities

• Lead a small team of engineers setting direction for the team generating short-term and long-term roadmaps and fostering both technical and professional growth
• Use your leadership skills to collaborate with our cross-functional partners both within and outside of firmware enabling them to design the architecture of new features and create requirements design documentation test plans and other supporting documentation
• Work with our safety and systems teams to ensure our firmware development follows industry standards and processes (ISO-26262 etc).
• Collaborate with our hardware engineers and safety teams to develop the future platforms that will power our next-generation robots
• Evaluate operating systems frameworks and tools to provide technical direction for the firmware organization

Qualifications

• Bachelors or Masters degree in computer science electrical engineering mechanical engineering or equivalent experience
• At least 9 years of experience developing highly available mission-critical embedded software
• Strong embedded C/C programming experience
• History of providing technical leadership and guidance enabling team members to achieve their goals and deliver impact

Bonus Qualifications

• Familiarity with writing safety-critical software
• Familiarity with automotive software development practices and familiarity with the ISO-26262 standards
• Familiarity with Hazard and Risk Assessment (HARA) and/or Failure Mode and Effects Analysis (FMEA)

$212000 - $255000 a year

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 represents 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:

Senior IC