Embedded Software Engineer - Drive Systems

Ev Magazine; Foster City (CA); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Zoox is seeking an Embedded Software Engineer to join the Firmware Drive Systems team in Foster City, CA. You will translate autonomous trajectories into drive commands and work on safety monitoring for drive control ECUs.

You will build simulation and test infrastructure, develop real-time embedded software, and collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure safe and reliable robot motion.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Electrical/Computer Engineering, Robotics or equivalent.
• 1–3 years of real-time embedded software development for distributed electro-mechanical systems.
• Strong embedded C/C++ programming and Python for testing.

Responsibilities

• Build and contribute to simulation, emulation, SIL, and HIL infrastructure to validate drive control software.
• Design, develop, and test embedded software for autonomous trajectory execution and drive control.
• Contribute to control source arbitration and safety monitoring across ECUs.
• Integrate supplier sub-systems into the Zoox software stack and collaborate with cross-functional teams.

Skills

Embedded C/C++

Python

Real-time systems

CAN/LIN

Education

Bachelor's or Master's in Electrical/Computer Engineering, Robotics

Tools

PCAN

CANalyzer

CANape

Polarion

Job description

# Embedded Software Engineer - Drive SystemsFoster City, CA · hybrid · Full-timeSoftwarehybridFull-timeUSFoster CitySHARE THIS JOBDirect links only. No trackers, no third-party scripts.FacebookXLinkedInWhatsAppTelegramRedditBlueskyThreadsPinterestEmail## About the roleZoox is looking for an embedded software engineer to join our Firmware Drive Systems team. Drive Systems owns the critical path from autonomous trajectory to vehicle motion — taking a trajectory from our AI stack and translating it into drive control actuator commands (motor torques, brake torques, steering angles, and more), arbitrating between control sources (our nominal AI stack, in-house remote controller, and test sources like drive-by-wire and trajectory spoofing), and continuously monitoring the safety of trajectory execution and drive control ECUs. We are looking for people who are passionate about working with hardware and developing production-quality, safety-critical code for complex dynamic systems. Drive Systems engineers literally make the robot move. Whether a Zoox robot is in service carrying riders, staging at a depot, undergoing critical testing on test tracks, or freshly off the assembly line, this team ensures it drives safely and reliably.## In this role, you will:\\* Build and contribute to simulation, emulation, SIL, and HIL infrastructure to validate drive control software\\* Design, develop, and test embedded software for autonomous trajectory execution, translating planned trajectories into drive control actuator commands (motor torque, brake torque, steering angle, and more)\\* Contribute to control source arbitration and safety monitoring across trajectory execution and drive control ECUs\\* Integrate supplier sub-systems (steering, motoring, braking, active suspension, and more) into the Zoox software stack\\* Work cross-functionally with Motion & Controls, Vehicle Dynamics, Safety Systems, Validation, and other partner teams to deliver a seamless, highly-automated driving experience## Qualifications\\* Bachelor's or Master's degree in Electrical/Computer Engineering, Robotics, or equivalent experience\\* 1-3 years of experience developing real-time embedded software for distributed electro-mechanical systems and the simulation and test infrastructure for such systems\\* Strong embedded C/C++ programming experience and experience with Python for test\\* Experience with QNX, SafeRTOS, FreeRTOS, or similar embedded operating systems\\* Understanding of automotive communication protocols (CAN, LIN) and sensor/actuator integration## Bonus Qualifications\\* Experience with CAN/LIN analysis and debugging tools (PCAN, CANalyzer, CANape, etc.)\\* Familiarity with high-assurance development practices and tools (Polarion, ISO-26262, MISRA C/C++, etc.)\\* Hands-on experience with hardware bring-up, system debugging, or SIL/HIL test infrastructure## About the employerCompensation 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. 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.