Develop and maintain embedded Linux operating systems and platform software for autonomous vehicle devices. Responsibilities include building scalable robotics infrastructure, managing Yocto and U-Boot systems, developing device drivers and kernel components in C, C++, or Rust, optimizing hardware-accelerated workloads, and supporting hardware bring-up, manufacturing, integration, and production deployment.
Zoox's Robot Software Infrastructure team is seeking a passionate software engineer to help develop Robot software and infrastructure to advance the common performant operating system that powers several devices on our vehicle including Autonomy systems. This team develops platform-level software and services, including operating systems that enable complex, hardware-accelerated workloads critical for autonomous driving on automotive-grade hardware.
We work closely with cross-functional teams—including application software engineering, release management, hardware engineering, manufacturing and operations—to support vehicle development and deployment at scale. If you are excited to explore a wide problem space and are mindful of how components fit within a larger system, you may be a great fit!
In this role, you will:
- Design, develop, and maintain the operating system platform that powers various on-bot devices and applications
- Architect and implement platform-level software to support robust and scalable robotics infrastructure
- Configure and manage embedded Linux build systems (e.g., Yocto) and bootloader processes (e.g., U-Boot) to ensure reliable system startup and maintenance
- Develop and optimize device drivers and kernel-space components using C, C++, or Rust to meet performance and reliability requirements
- Collaborate cross-functionally to support seamless integration and delivery of the OS platform, triage issues, support new hardware bring-up and manufacturing functions
Qualifications:
- 8+ years delivering production systems and software applications
- Designed and deployed end-to-end continuous integration and validation toolchains to verify Linux/OS images for production software releases supporting different hardware platforms
- Proficiency in Linux internals, including init systems, containerization, filesystems, kernel-space development, device drivers, and systems programming in C/C++ and scripting languages (Python/Bash).
- Strong written and verbal communication skills along with a bachelor’s degree or equivalent practical experience
Bonus Qualifications
- Experience with embedded Linux in a robotics application
- Familiarity with security software: PKI, secure boot, OTA software update, hardware key storage, etc.
- Familiarity with Nvidia GPUs, Nvidia Thor/Orin, Cuda, TRT, etc.
- Graduate degree with a focus on networking, operating systems, or firmware
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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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.
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