Zoox

Senior Embedded Software Engineer - Embedded Linux C++

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Foster City, CA

In-Office

180K-245K Annually

Artificial Intelligence • Machine Learning • Robotics • Software • Transportation • Design • Manufacturing

Zoox is an autonomous mobility company that’s created a purpose-built robotaxi to give the world a better way to ride.

The Role

Zoox is looking for a software engineer to join our Embedded Linux team. In this role, you will develop, extend, and maintain embedded Linux platforms for the Zoox vehicle. You will work closely with embedded software 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 software, open-source projects, and creating robust and reusable software.

Responsibilities

Architect, develop, debug, optimize, review, and test software for Linux-embedded platforms
Leverage multiple open-source projects to expand Linux systems' capabilities
Develop new and maintain existing features for custom-embedded Linux boards
Utilize your expert C++ modern background in an embedded Linux environment
Contribute to all phases of the software development cycle, including prototyping, requirements capture, design, implementation, and validation

Qualifications

12+ years of experience and a Bachelor’s or 10+ years and a Master’s degree in computer science, electrical engineering, or equivalent experience
6+ years of previous development experience on Linux
Experience developing native user-mode applications is required
Expert modern C++ programming experience, Expert level in Shell and Python scripting

Bonus Qualifications

Linux kernel
Experience with Yocto or other embedded Linux build frameworks
Experience with networking technologies
Experience with Linux audio

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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The Company

HQ: Foster City, CA

2,500 Employees

Year Founded: 2014

What We Do

Zoox is an autonomous mobility company that was founded to provide a safer, cleaner, and more enjoyable future on the road. To achieve that goal, the company has spent the past 10 years creating a purpose-built robotaxi that gives the world a better way to ride.

Why Work With Us

At Zoox, we are working to solve one of the greatest technological challenges of our generation.
From the beginning, we have been focused on our goal of reimagining transportation from the ground up. We are a mission-driven community of innovators working together to create a safer, cleaner, and more enjoyable future on the road.