• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in computer science, electrical engineering, mechanical engineering, or equivalent experience
• 9+ years of experience developing real-time embedded software for distributed electro-mechanical systems
• Strong embedded C/C++ programming experience
• Experience with embedded micro-controllers and microprocessors (ARM, PowerPC)
• Familiarity with modern software development methodologies and tools (Agile, Git, unit testing, CI, etc.)
• Understanding of EV sub-systems, sensors and actuators, and automotive communication protocols

Desirable

• Zoox is looking for an embedded software engineer to join our Firmware Drive Systems team
• In this role, you will be responsible for embedded software development for the driving-related functions and sub-systems of the Zoox vehicle
• This work includes throttle, braking, steering, a variety of operator controls, integration of supplier systems, coordination and control of all driving sub-systems, and low-level vehicle controls
• You will work closely with vehicle engineers, systems engineers, controls engineers, and suppliers to ensure the Zoox vehicle can drive safely and reliably
• We are looking for people who are passionate about working with hardware and developing production-quality code for complex dynamic systems
• Design, develop, and test embedded software for controlling the Zoox vehicle
• Integrate supplier sub-systems into the Zoox software stack, including defining requirements and interfaces, leading software technical communication, and supporting on-site testing and integration
• Create software requirements, design documentation, test plans, and other supporting documentation
• Work cross-functionally with vehicle engineers, controls engineers, systems engineers, validation engineers, and other experts to ensure safe and robust operation of the Zoox vehicle
• Contribute to all phases of the software development cycle including prototyping, requirements capture, design, implementation, validation, and support