Embedded Software Engineer - Embedded Linux
Zoox
Software Engineering
Foster City, CA, USA
USD 160k-215k / year + Equity
Posted on Mar 26, 2025
Zoox is looking for a software engineer to join our Embedded Linux team. In this role, you will develop, extend, and maintain embedded Linux platforms for the Zoox vehicle. You will work closely with embedded software 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 software, open-source projects, and creating robust and reusable software.
Responsibilities
- Architect, develop, debug, optimize, review, and test software for Linux-embedded platforms
- Leverage multiple open source projects to expand Linux systems capabilities
- Develop new and maintain existing features for custom-embedded Linux boards
- Build custom Linux distributions based on manufacturer’s Board Support Packages
- Contribute to all phases of the software development cycle including prototyping, requirements capture, design, implementation, and validation
Qaulifications
- 5+ years of experience and a Bachelor’s or 4+ years and a Master’s degree in computer science, electrical engineering, or equivalent experience
- 5+ years of previous development experience on Linux
- Experience developing native user-mode applications is required
- Expert C programming experience, Expert level in Shell and Python scripting
Bonus Qualification
- Linux kernel. Experience controlling hardware from the kernel
- Experience with Yocto or other embedded Linux build frameworks
- Experience with networking technologies
- Experience with audio or cellular technologies
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 $160,000 to $215,000. 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.