Embedded Software Engineer - Fail Operations
Zoox
Foster City, United States
November 11, 2025
Apply NowEmbedded Software Engineer - Fail Operations
Foster City, CA
Software – Embedded Software & Systems Integration /
Full-time /
On-site
The 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 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.
Responsibilities
- Collaborate with our cross-functional partners both within and outside of firmware to design and develop new features to help build out Zoox’s Fail-Operational capabilities
- Work with our safety and systems engineering teams to ensure our features and firmware development follow industry standards and processes (ISO-26262, etc.)
- Work with our partner software teams to continue development of our fault management system
- Provide technical guidance and assistance to engineering teams at Zoox to solve challenging firmware issues
Qualification
- Bachelor’s or Master's degree in computer science, electrical engineering, mechanical engineering, or equivalent experience
- At least 3 years of experience developing highly available mission-critical embedded software
- Strong embedded C/C++ programming experience.
Bonus Qualifications
- Familiarity with writing safety-critical software
- Familiarity with automotive software development practices and ISO-26262 standard.
$165,000 - $199,000 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 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.
We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process, such as reviewing applications, analyzing resumes, or assessing responses. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans. If you would like more information about how your data is processed, please contact us.