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# Staff Software Engineer - Cloud & Embedded Systems Configuration

- **Company:** Zoox
- **Location:** Foster City, CA, United States
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Salary:** $219,000.0 - $263,000.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Java (Programming Language), Application Programming Interfaces (APIs), C++ (Programming Language), Cloud Computing, Distributed Systems, Global Positioning Systems (GPS), Python (Programming Language), Smart Devices, Web Services, Cloud Platform System, Kotlin, Build Management, Kubernetes, Multiaccess Edge Computing, Restful APIs, Data Pipelines, Docker, Microservices
- **Published:** June 18, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.indeed.com/viewjob?jk=32a913cf69d35541

## About the Role

Do you have experience in Web services design?, * 8+ years of combined experience in device/edge software, cloud systems architecture and development

 * Deep experience designing, building, and operating cloud-based microservices and cloud infrastructure (Kubernetes, Docker, etc.)
 * Proficient in Python, Kotlin or Java, and REST APIs, with familiarity in C++, and proven experience building data pipelines and APIs between cloud and edge devices.
 * Strong systems thinking and ability to understand complex, cross-cutting architectures
 * Proven track record of steering large-scale projects from initial concept through to successful deployment., * Experience in robotics, autonomy, or large-scale distributed systems
 * Familiarity with vehicle environments, maps, GPS, and OTA updates

## Description

Zoox's Robot Software Infrastructure team is looking for a Staff Software Engineer to help build the core platform services that powers the configuration and runtime settings system across our autonomous vehicle fleet.
Our team develops full-stack systems that manage startup behavior, runtime settings, and software/hardware configuration across vehicles and cities-ensuring safe, consistent operation at scale.
Example Challenges
How should a vehicle determine what to do when it wakes up?
How can a fleet coordinate updates across time zones for 24/7 service?
How do we detect and recover from misconfigurations in runtime?
If you're excited to work on foundational systems that keep a robotaxi fleet running smoothly in the real world, we'd love to talk., * Design and build robust embedded applications and web microservices for the configuration and runtime settings system

 * Develop startup-time and runtime auditing/control of software and hardware settings
 * Own service architecture that connects vehicle and cloud for dynamic configuration
 * Drive technical direction and lead large-scale, cross-team projects with independence and critical thinking
 * Collaborate and communicate effectively across cross-functional teams, including vehicle software, tools, and operations, to drive successful project outcomes


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