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Embedded Software Engineer

Zoox

Company websitezoox.com (Zoox, opens in new tab)

Base salary $164K  to $223K

Employer-published annual base salary, USD. Advertised base range in San Diego, CA

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  • LocationSan Diego, CA
  • WorkplaceHybrid
  • Status at last checkSource accepting applications when checked
  • Last checked (3 h ago) · observed since

About this job

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

Compensation

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.

Source: Zoox on Lever · View original posting (opens in new tab)

This range next to 6 other live Zoox roles with the nearest advertised base floor
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This range next to 6 other live Zoox roles with the nearest advertised base floor
RolePublished base
Embedded Software Engineer (this listing)$164K - $223K
Embedded Software Engineer - Power Systems$164K - $223K
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Senior Program Manager, People Experience$165K - $199K
Software Engineer - Mission Planning$163K - $263K
Manager, Technical Recruiting$166K - $230K
Infrastructure Development Manager$167K - $200K

Same $100K to $400K scale as every card. All Zoox roles · How to read the bar

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Employer-stated posting date
2026-06-10
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USD 164,000 – 223,000 · per-year-salary · salaryRange

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