Software Systems Engineer - Middleware
zoox
Foster City, United States
October 31, 2025
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Foster City, CA
Software – Software Systems Engineering /
Full-time /
Hybrid
The Software Systems Engineering team is responsible for defining SW development processes and ensuring that all safety-critical software meets a high safety bar for production vehicles.
In this role, you will help define features and capabilities of middleware components that help achieve safety goals. Your collaboration with middleware engineers to execute processes such as those specified in ISO26262 will allow us to achieve functional safety goals of High ASIL SW functionality.
In this role, you will
- Lead various systems engineering activities that are essential for a successful launch of safety-critical software on a self-driving vehicle
- Help define architecture of how middleware applications fulfill system level (or vehicle level) needs in our robot taxi.
- Define processes that leverage middleware’s capabilities, and help build a strong and future-proof architecture for the robotaxi as we expand to newer and larger markets.
- Assist in investigating new HW and SW and suppliers for future generations of our compute platform.
- Collaborate with the safety team to identify safety requirements, explore redundancy options, and develop methods to ensure system-wide safety goals are met
Qualifications
- B.S./M.S./PhD in Engineering, Physics or relevant field and 5+ years of experience
- Experience in a Systems Engineering role
- Technical understanding of the physics and fundamental technologies used in automotive Camera, LiDAR, and Radar systems
- Experience in negotiating, writing and managing requirements
- Cross-functional collaboration to determine system requirements, through a combination of field testing or analysis and experience in presenting results
Bonus Qualifications
- Experience on Sensors for Autonomous Vehicles (Camera, LiDAR, Radar)
- MATLAB, Python, Optis (or comparable integrated raytracing tool)
- Experience in Sensors V&V
- Experience on Safety-Critical Systems
$165,000 - $252,000 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 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.
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.