Senior Embedded Software Engineer - Fault Tolerant Control
Job Summary
Job Description
The Senior Embedded Software Engineer at Zoox is responsible for collaborating with firmware, hardware, software, systems, and safety teams to build complex automotive systems. This role involves defining firmware architecture for embedded systems and driving the development of next-generation robots. The engineer will take ownership of major components, drive design and development of complex embedded systems, and contribute to the entire technology stack. Key responsibilities include leading firmware architecture design for ECUs, creating requirements and design documentation, ensuring compliance with industry standards like ISO-26262, collaborating with hardware and safety teams on future platforms, evaluating operating systems and frameworks, and providing technical guidance for firmware issues.
Must have:
- Bachelor's or Master's degree in CS, EE, ME, or equivalent experience.
- At least 9 years of experience in 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).
- History of providing technical leadership and guidance.
Good to have:
- 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).
Perks:
- Paid time off (sick leave, vacation, bereavement)
- Zoox Stock Appreciation Rights
- Amazon Restricted Stock Units (RSUs)
- Health insurance
- Long-term care insurance
- Long-term and short-term disability insurance
- Life insurance
- Sign-on bonus may be offered
6 skills required
Job Details
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).
$204,000 - $245,000 a year
Base Salary Range
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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