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.

• 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

• 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
• History of providing technical leadership and guidance, enabling team members to achieve their goals and deliver impact

• 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)

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 candidate's 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.