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# Staff/Senior Staff Software Engineer - Product Security

- **Company:** Zoox
- **Location:** Foster City, CA, United States
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Salary:** $292,000
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Cloud Computing, Cloud Computing Security, Cyber Security, Firmware, Key Management, Network Security, Network Segmentation, Cyber-physical Systems, Software Engineering, Software Security, U-Boot, IoT Security
- **Published:** October 31, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.careerbuilder.com/job-details/staff-senior-staff-software-engineer-product-security-foster-city-ca--950b7814-b764-4768-b423-87754e62276b

## About the Role

Software Engineering, Software Engineering, Vehicle Fleets, Product Engineering, Security Architecture, Embedded Systems, Cloud Computing, Computer Firmware, Security System Design, Risk, * 10+ years of experience in security engineering, including significant time in an architect, staff, or technical lead capacity.

 * Deep expertise in embedded/IoT security, including secure boot, TPM/TEE, cryptographic key management, and hardened firmware/OS design.
 * Demonstrated experience architecting security for complex, physical/cyber-physical systems (automotive, robotics, aerospace, industrial control, or similar).
 * Strong track record of driving cross-functional technical strategy and influencing engineering leadership without direct authority.
 * Solid understanding of network security, cloud security, and secure software development lifecycle practices.

## Description

Zoox is looking for a Staff Product Security Engineer to define and drive the long-term security strategy for our robots and fleet. Reporting into the Product Security organization, this person will own the vision for our robot security roadmap - from our current-generation vehicles to next-generation platforms - setting the technical direction that keeps our autonomous fleet resilient against real-world threats. This is a high-impact, high-visibility role for someone who wants to shape how security is architected into every layer of a physical, safety-critical robotic system.

In this role, you will:

 * Define and own the multi-year security architecture and roadmap for Zoox's robots and fleet, spanning embedded/firmware, in-vehicle networks, cloud, and supporting infrastructure.
 * Partner with hardware, firmware, autonomy, and infrastructure engineering teams to embed security requirements into system design from the ground up, rather than bolting them on after the fact.
 * Lead threat modeling and architecture reviews for new vehicle platforms and major feature launches, identifying and prioritizing systemic risk across the fleet.
 * Set technical standards and guardrails - secure boot, key management, network segmentation, update/OTA security, and more - and drive their adoption across engineering teams.
 * Represent Product Security in cross-functional and leadership discussions, translating technical risk into business and safety impact for the organization.