Senior Software Engineer: Platform Software - Operating Systems and Vehicle Configuration
Zoox
Software Engineering
Foster City, CA, USA
Posted on Oct 9, 2024
Zoox's Robot Software Infrastructure team is seeking a passionate software engineer to advance the platform software powering multiple devices in our autonomous vehicles. This team develops platform-level software, including operating systems that enable the execution of complex, hardware-accelerated workloads critical for autonomous driving on automotive-grade hardware. We work closely with cross-functional teams, collaborating with developers, release management, and operations teams to support vehicle development and deployment at scale.
Example challenges:
How does a vehicle know what to do when it wakes up?
How can a vehicle fleet determine which software to install or update for a ride-share 24/7 mission?
Our team tackles these challenges by designing and building runtime configuration systems and tools to ensure seamless operation and updates across the entire vehicle fleet. If you’re passionate about solving complex problems and have a strong sense of how components fit into a broader robotaxi ecosystem, this is the team for you!
In this role, you’ll join a growing team that is responsible for:
- Developing and maintaining Zoox custom operating system
- Kernel selection, configuration, and device driver updates including GPU drivers
- Development of system services, operating system build tools, and installation tools
- Managing the software build and authorization systems
- Designing and developing in-field update mechanisms and operating system validation plans
- Implementing of OS security features
- Defining modes and mechanisms to audit and control software and hardware configurations at run-time
- Enabling adaptive runtime behavior for various scenarios
- Managing hardware-in-the-loop continuous integration (HIL and CI) infrastructure
Qualifications
- Solid understanding of operating system internals
- Strong experience in Linux, build systems like Yocto, and bootloaders like U-Boot, Linux init systems (e.g., systemd), Linux containerization (e.g., chroot, cgroups, namespaces), filesystems, networking, build systems, and device drivers
- Strong understanding of networking fundamentals and client & server model
- Expertise in device drivers and kernel-space code
- Experience with software build and update systems
- Experience in designing architectures for large, complex software systems
- Proven track record in delivering production systems and software applications
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Proficiency in languages like C or C++ (without automatic memory management) and scripting languages like Bash or Python
- Bachelor’s degree or equivalent practical experience
Bonus Qualifications
- Familiarity with security software: PKI, secure boot, hardware key storage, etc.
- Expertise in GPU hardware and software architecture
- Experience with robotics or autonomous driving technologies
- Graduate degree in computer science or closely related field
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 $165,000 to $264,000. 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.
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.
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.
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.