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Zoox

Robot type
Autonomous Vehicle
Location
San DiegoCaliforniaUSA
Job type
Software
Posted
Jun 10, 2026
Salary
$164,000–$223,000 a year
Full-time

Embedded Software Engineer

Job description

Zoox — Embedded Software Engineer (San Diego, California).

Job 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

Job requirements

  • Bachelor’s or Master’s 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.)
  • 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

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