About the role
Embedded Software Engineer at Zoox in San Diego, CA. Hybrid, full-time, paying $164k–$223k. Posted June 10, 2026.
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
- 3+ years of experience developing real-time embedded software for distributed electromechanical 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
- Experience with common lab equipment and data acquisition equipment(DACs, debuggers, power supplies, multimeters, etc.)
Bonus Qualifications
- 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
Prefer to apply yourself? Apply on Zoox’s site
Quick answers
How much does this Zoox job pay?
The posted pay is $164k–$223k.
Where is this job based?
San Diego, CA. The role is hybrid.
How much experience do you need?
The posting asks for 3+ years.
How do you apply?
Apply on Zoox’s site using the link on this page. With a free Jobmagic account you can see how well you fit first.
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