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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Software Systems Engineering - **Company:** Zoox - **Location:** United States - **Experience:** Expert - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Artificial Intelligence, Systems Engineering, Automata Theory, C++ (Programming Language), Computer Programming, Memory Management, Middleware, Python (Programming Language), Machine Learning, Object-Oriented Software Development, Real-Time Operating Systems, ISO/IEC 15504, Software Engineering, Software Systems, Information Technology, Formal Methods, Programming Languages - **Published:** September 4, 2026 - **Apply:** https://startup.jobs/senior-staff-software-systems-engineer-software-health-and-complexity-zoox-8032015 ## About the Role * Advanced degree (MS or PhD) in computer science, electrical engineering, robotics, aerospace, or related fields and 7+ years of experience. * Strong problem-solving, leadership, and mentoring skills in a fast-paced, safety-focused environment. * Strong formal methods background with good understanding of logic, formal languages, automata theory, and model checking * Experience applying modeling and analysis techniques to software systems. * Strong programming skills in Python and C++ in real-time safety-critical applications and programming language fundamentals, object-oriented programming, memory management, performance, etc. ## Description The Software Systems Engineering team is responsible for defining SW development processes and ensuring that all safety-critical software meets a high safety bar for production vehicles. In this role, you will design and implement methodologies, tools, and processes for safety-critical software that will revolutionize transportation in the 21st century. Borrowing principles from avionics, automotive, and other safety-critical industries, you will work with software engineers throughout the Zoox software org, ranging from state-of-the-art AI Autonomy software, all the way to highly-critical RTOS and middleware components. In this role, you will: * Develop and employ formal languages and models to describe intended software/system behaviors. * Leverage third-party or build in-house tools to generate formal design and validation tests. * Implement and integrate tools to verify that software/systems behave as intended. * Integrate analysis and verification into existing processes, workflows, tools, and other infrastructure. * Lead various systems engineering activities that are essential for a successful launch of safety-critical software on a self-driving vehicle., * Shipped software products to market in production automobiles, aircraft, spacecraft, or other systems that require safety-critical software in embedded hardware. * Experience with standards such as DO178, ISO26262, SPICE or ASPICE, ISO12207, IEC61508, EN50128, etc. About ZooxZoox 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. Follow us on LinkedIn AccommodationsIf 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. 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