Embedded Software Engineer - Controls Units
Job Summary
Job Description
Zoox is seeking an embedded software engineer for its Firmware Platforms team to develop, extend, and maintain embedded platforms for the Zoox vehicle. This role involves close collaboration with electrical, embedded software, and validation engineers to support new advanced platforms and accelerate application development. The ideal candidate is passionate about diving deep into hardware and creating robust, reusable software. Responsibilities include architecting, developing, debugging, optimizing, reviewing, and testing software for real-time embedded platforms, developing and maintaining board support packages (compiler, bootloader, drivers, RTOS), building low-level frameworks, and bringing up new embedded platforms.
Must have:
- Architect, develop, debug, optimize, review, test real-time embedded software
- Develop/maintain board support packages
- Build low-level frameworks and infrastructure
- Bring-up new embedded platforms
- Contribute to all SDLC phases
- Bachelor's/Master's in CS/EE or equivalent
- 4+ years embedded C++/C experience
- Experience with micro-controllers/microprocessors
- C/C++, Linux, QNX, FreeRTOS, or SafeRTOS skills
Good to have:
- Experience with automotive communication protocols (CAN, LIN, Ethernet, Wifi, LTE, 5G, NFC, UWB)
- Ability to read/provide feedback on PCB schematics
- Experience with lab equipment (DACs, debuggers, power supplies, multimeters)
Perks:
- Salary
- Amazon Restricted Stock Units (RSUs)
- Zoox Stock Appreciation Rights
- Sign-on bonus
- Paid time off (sick leave, vacation, bereavement)
- Unpaid time off
- Health insurance
- Long-term care insurance
- Long-term and short-term disability insurance
- Life insurance
4 skills required
Job Details
Zoox is looking for an embedded software engineer to join our Firmware Platforms team. In this role, you will be responsible for developing, extending, and maintaining support for multiple embedded platforms for the Zoox vehicle. You will work closely with electrical engineers, embedded software engineers, 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 diving deep into the hardware and creating robust and reusable software.
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
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in computer science, electrical engineering, or equivalent experience
- 4+ years of experience developing real-time embedded software for distributed electro-mechanical 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
Bonus Qualification
- 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
- Experience with common lab equipment and data acquisition equipment(DACs, debuggers, power supplies, multimeters, etc.)
$151,000 - $182,000 a year
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 is representative of 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.
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 accommodations@zoox.com 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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