Senior Software Systems Engineer - Security

Zoox; Foster City (CA); On-site; USD 217,000 - 307,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Zoox Stock Appreciation Rights

Amazon RSUs

Health insurance

Paid time off

Disability insurance

Life insurance

Job summary

Zoox is seeking a Product Security Threat Analysis expert to drive structured security analyses of Zoox products and to apply security standards across the System Development Life Cycle. You will translate analyses into high-quality written deliverables and evaluate threats across automotive wireless and wired channels.

This role requires a strong systems engineering background with cybersecurity expertise and experience applying ISO/UNECE/NIST frameworks while collaborating with

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in CS or related engineering field (software, hardware, systems) and 7+ years of experience.
• Strong general systems engineering background with cybersecurity expertise.
• Experience with quantitative risk assessment frameworks (e.g., EPSS, Attack trees/graph quantification, Monte Carlo simulations, Bayesian networks).
• Experience with security analysis of complex embedded systems and turning the analysis into high-quality written deliverables.
• Pragmatic adoption of AI/LLM toolchains for security analysis and regulatory work products.

Responsibilities

• Perform Quantitative Risk Assessment by quantifying security-related safety risks and aligning with safety teams.
• Carry out security analysis, threat modeling, and risk assessment for our product ecosystem (vehicle fleet and cloud services).
• Define cybersecurity requirements and maintain a catalog of cybersecurity controls to establish secure baselines.
• Interface with engineering teams within Product Security and across software/hardware to factor constraints into analysis and recommendations.
• Analyze existing and emerging cybersecurity standards and distill plans for adoption with tangible business impact.

Skills

Systems engineering

Cybersecurity expertise

Threat modeling

Risk assessment

AI/LLM tooling for security analysis

Education

Master’s degree in CS or related engineering field

Job description

The Product Security Threat Analysis and Security Standards team is responsible for conducting structured security analyses of Zoox products and applying security standards judiciously throughout the System Development Life Cycle at Zoox. In this role, you'll bring a robust background in systems engineering, coupled with a demonstrated passion and concrete expertise in cybersecurity.

You should possess proven skills in translating your analysis into high-quality written deliverables. Additionally, you should have a demonstrated ability to identify and evaluate threats across both wireless and wired communication channels in automotive systems.

In This Role, You Will

• Perform Quantitative Risk Assessment by quantifying security related safety risks, collaborating with cross functional teams particularly safety teams to ensure alignment with safety and security objectives while supporting risk-informed engineering decisions.
• Carry out security analysis, threat modeling, and risk assessment for a complex product ecosystem consisting of a custom-designed and built vehicle fleet as well as a portfolio of cloud services.
• Define cybersecurity requirements and maintain a catalog of cybersecurity controls to establish secure baselines.
• Interface with a multitude of engineering teams within Product Security as well as across software and hardware engineering. Build and maintain a strong understanding of the underlying engineering constraints and factor that understanding into the analysis and recommendations.
• Analyze existing and emerging standards in cybersecurity (both general and domain-specific) and distill the analysis into a plan for adoption that is well-grounded and focused on tangible business impact.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in CS or related engineering field (software, hardware, systems) and 7+ years of experience
• A strong general systems engineering background along with a demonstrated passion and concrete expertise in cybersecurity
• Prior experience with quantitative risk assessment frameworks (eg: EPSS, Attack trees/graph quantification, Monte Carlo simulations, Bayesian networks)
• Prior experience with the security analysis of complex embedded systems and a demonstrated skill in turning the analysis into high-quality written deliverables
• Pragmatic adoption of AI/LLM toolchains for security analysis and authoring high quality regulatory work products

Bonus Qualifications

• Direct, demonstrated experience with (including the practical application of) ISO 21434, UNECE R155, NIST CSF, SOC2 Type2 (and similar frameworks and standards) will be considered an advantage.
• Experience with the security analysis of complex cyber-physical systems and automotive Systems on Chips (SoCs), including on-chip security features and various onboard communication interfaces (e.g., UDS, JTAG, CAN/LIN, I2C, SPI)
• Familiarity with common cloud deployment architecture and frameworks

$217,000 - $307,000 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.

• 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
• 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.

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Accommodations

If you need an accommodation to participate in the application or interview process please reach out to [email protected] 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 and identifying potential inconsistencies or verification signals in application materials based on available information. 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.