Senior Embedded Software Engineer - Fault Tolerant Control

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About the Role
The Senior Embedded Software Engineer team at Zoox is responsible for collaborating 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 looking for a firmware engineer who is excited to work across our entire stack, loves to learn new things, and likes to take ownership of major components. If you like to drive the design and development of complex embedded systems, we would like to hear from you.


In this role, you will:

  • Use your leadership skills to collaborate with our firmware leads, enabling them to design the architecture of our ECUs 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.
  • Provide technical guidance and assistance to engineering teams at Zoox to solve challenging firmware issues.

    • Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s or Master’s 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.
  • Experience with high-assurance development practices and tools (Polarion, ISO-26262, AUTOSAR/MISRA, etc.)
  • History of providing technical leadership and guidance to other teams, enabling them to achieve their goals and deliver impact. 

    • Bonus Qualifications

  • Understanding of vehicle dynamics, automotive sensors and actuators, and communication protocols.
  • Familiarity with Hazard and Risk Assessment (HARA) and/or Failure Mode and Effects Analysis (FMEA).
    • 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. We’re 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 [email protected] or your assigned recruiter.

    A Final Note:
    You do not need to match every listed expectation to apply for this position. Here at Zoox, we know that diverse perspectives foster the innovation we need to be successful, and we are committed to building a team that encompasses a variety of backgrounds, experiences, and skills.
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