Embedded Software Engineer

Zoox
San Diego, CA, United States
2 months ago

Role details

Contract type
Permanent contract
Employment type
Full-time (> 32 hours)
Experience level
Experienced
Experience required
3 years minimum
Compensation
$165,000.0 - $242,000.0
Working hours
Regular working hours
Job source

Tech stack

Testing (Software) C (Programming Language) LTE (Telecommunication) Booting (BIOS) C++ (Programming Language) Communications Protocols Computer Programming Software Debugging Linux Microprocessors Embedded C Embedded Software
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Ethernet Firmware FreeRTOS Near Field Communication QNX (Software) Real-Time Operating Systems Software Engineering System Programming Wi-Fi Technology Digital Access Carrier System PIC Microcontroller 5G NR Information Technology

Job description

Zoox is looking for an embedded software engineer to join our Firmware Platforms team. In this role, you will be responsible for developing, extending, and maintaining support for multiple embedded platforms for the Zoox vehicle. You will work closely with electrical engineers, embedded software engineers, 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 diving deep into the hardware and creating robust and reusable software., * Architect, develop, debug, optimize, review, and test software for multiple real-time embedded platforms

  • Develop and maintain board support packages for multiple platforms, including compiler, bootloader, drivers, and real-time operating system
  • Build low-level frameworks, interfaces, and infrastructure to make our embedded application development faster, simpler, more portable, and more testable
  • Bring-up of new embedded platforms by working with electrical engineers, suppliers, and vendors to identify and solve hardware and low-level software issues
  • Contribute to all phases of the software development cycle, including prototyping, requirements capture, design, implementation, and validation

Requirements

Do you have experience in Laboratory experience?, Do you have a Master’s degree?, * Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in computer science, electrical engineering, or equivalent experience

  • 3+ years of experience developing real-time embedded software for distributed electromechanical systems
  • Strong embedded C++/C programming experience
  • Strong experience with micro-controllers and/or microprocessors
  • Programming skills in C and C++, Linux, QNX, FreeRTOS, or SafeRTOS
  • Experience with common lab equipment and data acquisition equipment(DACs, debuggers, power supplies, multimeters, etc.), * Experience with automotive communication protocols and stacks (CAN, LIN, Ethernet, Wifi, LTE, 5G, NFC, UWB, etc.)
  • Ability to read and provide feedback on PCB schematics

Benefits & conditions

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 $193,000 to $242,000. 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.

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