Senior Manager - Connectivity and Audio

As the Connectivity and Audio Manager at Zoox, you will lead efforts to deliver stable, high-performance, updatable, and secure automotive control units, primarily focused on audio and connectivity systems. You’ll play a key role in a fast-moving, collaborative environment, where the embedded software team is central to building Zoox’s ground-up autonomous vehicle platform. With many components designed and developed in-house, including custom software stacks, your team will be instrumental in delivering systems that meet both the rigorous demands of fleet-scale deployment and evolving customer expectations.

In this role, you will be responsible for hiring, mentoring, and growing a team of embedded software developers and validation engineers. Your focus will be on enabling deterministic, high-performance behavior in resource-constrained, safety-critical electronic control units (ECUs). These systems must be robust, highly available, and optimized for the unique challenges of autonomous mobility at scale.

Responsibilities

• Lead embedded software design and development efforts, ensuring high performance, reliability, and alignment with project goals
• Collaborate cross-functionally with mechanical, electrical, systems architecture, product connectivity, hardware-in-the-loop, and firmware validation teams to deliver integrated solutions
• Review and contribute to source code, maintaining high code quality standards and driving best practices across the development lifecycle
• Mentor and manage team members, conduct performance reviews, and support the professional growth of embedded and firmware engineers
• Define and drive the team's technical roadmap, setting clear monthly, quarterly, and annual goals aligned with organizational priorities

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Electrical, Computer, or Systems Engineering (or equivalent field) with 13+ years of industry experience in embedded systems or related domains. 5+ years of engineering management experience, including hiring, mentoring, and leading cross-functional technical teams
• Proficient in C/C++ development within Linux environments, with hands-on experience interfacing with hardware I/O such as I2C, I2S, A2B, ADCs, SGMII, and Ethernet
• Strong background working with one or more connectivity protocols and systems, including: 3GPP Cellular technologies, Bluetooth 5+ and BT SIG-compliant development, IEEE 802.11 WiFi standards, IP Networking

Bonus Qualifications

• Experience working with automotive communication protocols, such as Automotive Ethernet, etc
• Experience in iterating and testing 4G or 5G modems
• Experience developing custom Linux-based audio products, including Linux Drivers, A2B, Bluetooth, cloud streaming, etc

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.