Senior Vehicle Software Deployment Engineer

Zoox; Foster City (CA); On-site; USD 179,000 - 294,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Paid time off

Disability insurance

Life insurance

RSUs / stock options

Sign-on bonus

Job summary

Zoox’s Robot Software Infrastructure Deployment team builds the systems that flash and update software and firmware across our vehicles and test fixtures, spanning development, manufacturing, and fleet operations.

In this role, you will design and integrate deployment support for next-generation vehicle components, architect and enhance the core deployment framework and developer tools, and drive performance improvements across hardware and software boundaries with cross-functional collaboration.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or equivalent practical experience.
• 7+ years of professional Python development experience.
• Strong Linux knowledge in embedded or constrained environments.
• Familiarity with CAN or other automotive communication protocols.
• Demonstrated excellence in hardware/software triage and root-cause analysis.

Responsibilities

• Expand deployment capabilities for next-generation vehicle components.
• Architect and enhance the core deployment framework and tools.
• Optimize deployment speed, efficiency, and reliability.
• Triage and debug complex deployment failures across hardware/software.
• Collaborate with Firmware, QA, Systems, Manufacturing, and Fleet Operations.

Skills

Python

Linux

CAN

Embedded systems

Root-cause analysis

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or Computer Engineering

Tools

Bazel

CMake

Job description

Zoox’s Robot Software Infrastructure Deployment team builds the critical systems that flash and update software and firmware across our vehicles and test fixtures—spanning development, manufacturing, and fleet operations. Our deployment system orchestrates updates across a massive ecosystem: advanced sensors, high-performance compute platforms, automotive ECUs, network switches, and user interface devices.

In This Role, You Will

• Expand Capability: Design and integrate deployment support for next-generation vehicle components and subsystems.
• Architect Infrastructure: Enhance the core deployment framework, developer tools, instrumentation, and integrations with broader engineering systems.
• Optimize Performance: Drive systemic improvements in deployment speed, efficiency, and mission-critical reliability.
• Root-Cause Failures: Triage, debug, and resolve complex deployment failures across hardware and software boundaries.
• Collaborate Cross-Functionally: Partner closely with Firmware, QA, Systems, Manufacturing, and Fleet Operations teams to ensure seamless end-to-end execution.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or equivalent practical experience.
• 7+ years of professional experience developing clean, scalable code in Python .
• Strong working knowledge of Linux within embedded or constrained environments.
• Familiarity with CAN or other embedded/automotive communication protocols (e.g., Ethernet, LIN).
• Demonstrated excellence in hardware/software triage, debugging, and root-cause analysis.

Bonus Qualifications

• Proficiency in systems-level programming languages without automatic memory management (e.g., C or C++ ).
• Experience configuring or optimizing software build systems (e.g., Bazel, CMake).Familiarity with manufacturing execution systems (MES) or end-of-line flashing environments.

$192,000 - $275,000 a year

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.

Compensation There are three major components to compensation for this position: salary, Amazon Restricted Stock Units (RSUs), and Zoox Stock Appreciation Rights. The salary range for this position is $179,000 to $294,000. 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.

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.