Join Zoox as a Senior Software Systems Engineer to enhance middleware for autonomous robotaxi systems. Collaborate on safety - critical software for production vehicles.
About the role
- Firmware Engineering Manager leading team developing firmware for SmartSense’s next-generation IoT sensors and gateway platforms. Collaborating with engineers to ensure system architecture and performance are optimized.
Responsibilities
- Lead system-level engineering across MCU firmware, embedded Linux, connectivity pipelines, and device-cloud interfaces.
- Define and evolve platform architecture including wireless stacks, OTA update systems, low-power design, telemetry, and performance.
- Contribute hands-on to firmware development in C/C++, RTOS environments, embedded Linux services, and edge compute components.
- Ensure fleet KPIs including connectivity stability, uptime, power efficiency, and OTA reliability.
- Work closely with Hardware Engineering on sensor interfaces, radio integration, manufacturability, and system validation.
- Drive CI/CD automation, secure coding practices, test infrastructure, and engineering processes.
- Debug complex issues across MCU, Linux, RF, sensors, and hardware interfaces using advanced diagnostic tools.
- Mentor, develop, and coach firmware engineers to build a strong, scalable engineering organization.
- Partner with Product, Cloud, QA, and Operations to ensure predictable delivery and cross-team alignment.
Requirements
- 10+ years of embedded systems or firmware engineering experience, including real-time MCU development.
- 1+ years of engineering leadership with strong delivery and quality outcomes.
- Expert proficiency in embedded C/C++, RTOS architectures, device drivers, and low-power IoT system design.
- Strong background in embedded Linux (Yocto, Ubuntu) and device service development.
- Experience with CI/CD pipelines, Git, Jenkins, Docker, and secure software development practices.
- Strong knowledge of wireless protocols such as BLE, Zigbee, LTE, and device-cloud communication.
- Skilled in debugging across hardware, firmware, Linux, and RF domains.
- Experience with at least one major cloud IoT platform (AWS IoT, Azure IoT, or Google Cloud IoT).
Benefits
- Total Rewards package including a short-term incentive program
- New hire stock award
- Paid parental leave
- Open (uncapped) PTO
- Hybrid work environment
- Competitive medical, health & wellbeing
- Competitive compensation offerings
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