Zoox
Software Engineer - Embedded Linux Operating Systems
Foster City, CA · Mid
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$26,187 more — $221,187 — moves this role to Level IV and 4 lottery entries. That figure is inside the range the employer already advertised.
Based on the DOL prevailing wage for this occupation and worksite, a base salary of $221,187 would place this position at wage Level IV. That figure is within the posted range, and I'd like to target it. This role classifies under "Software Developers" for prevailing-wage purposes.
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About the role
- Follow us on LinkedIn Accommodations If you need an accommodation to participate in the application or interview process please reach out to accommodations@zoox.com or your assigned recruiter.
Responsibilities
- Design, develop, and maintain the operating system platform that powers various on-bot devices and applications
- Configure and manage embedded Linux build systems (e.g., Yocto) and bootloader processes (e.g., U-Boot) to ensure reliable system startup and maintenance
- Collaborate cross-functionally to support seamless integration and delivery of the OS platform, triage issues, support new hardware bring-up and manufacturing functions
- Zoox's Robot Software Infrastructure team is seeking a passionate software engineer to help develop and advance the common performant operating system that powers several devices on our Robotaxi including onboard AI systems running Autonomy software.
- This team develops platform-level software and services, including custom operating systems that enable complex, hardware-accelerated workloads critical for autonomous driving on automotive-grade hardware.
- We work closely with cross-functional teams-including other software developers, hardware engineering, release management, manufacturing and operations-to support vehicle development and deployment at scale.
- Develop and optimize device drivers and kernel-space components using C, C++, or Rust to meet performance and reliability requirements
Requirements
- 4+ years delivering embedded software for production systems
- Understand device drivers and kernel-space code and proficiency in a language without automatic memory management (e.g., C or C++), and in multiple scripting languages like bash and Python
- Strong written and verbal communication skills along with a bachelor's degree or equivalent practical experience
- If you are excited to explore a broad problem space and are mindful of how components fit within a larger system, you may be a great fit!
- Have a deep understanding of Linux, build systems like Yocto, and bootloaders like U-Boot
- Be familiar with Linux init systems (e.g., systemd), containerization concepts (e.g., chroot, cgroups, Linux namespaces), and filesystems
Nice to have
- Experience with embedded Linux in a robotics application
- Familiarity with security software: PKI, secure boot, OTA software update, hardware key storage, etc.
- 2+ years of delivering custom Embedded Linux operating systems
- About Zoox Zoox is developing the first ground-up, fully autonomous vehicle fleet and the supporting ecosystem required to bring this technology to market.
- A Final Note: You do not need to match every listed expectation to apply for this position.
Compensation
- $195k-$242k
Company info
- 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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