Embedded Software Engineer

Zoox

Embedded Software Engineer responsible for developing and supporting multiple embedded platforms for Zoox vehicles. Collaborating with engineers to enhance application development and hardware integration.

Posted 7/13/2026full-timeSan Diego • California • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $155,000 - $210,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in developing and optimizing real-time embedded software for distributed electromechanical systems, with strong proficiency in C and C++ programming. Capable of collaborating with cross-functional teams to address hardware and software challenges while contributing to all phases of the software development cycle.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Embedded C++/C ProgrammingReal-Time Operating SystemsMicro-Controllers and MicroprocessorsSoftware Development CycleBoard Support Packages

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Hard Skills

Embedded C++ ProgrammingEmbedded C ProgrammingReal-Time Software DevelopmentPrototypingRequirements CaptureDesign ImplementationValidationDebuggingOptimizationTesting

Tools & Technologies

LinuxQNXFreeRTOSSafeRTOSData Acquisition EquipmentDebuggersPower SuppliesMultimeters

Industry Keywords

Embedded SystemsElectromechanical SystemsBoard Support PackagesLow-Level SoftwareHardware Issues

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

LinuxRTOS

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

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

Requirements

What you’ll need

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.)

Benefits

Comp & perks

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