# Embedded Software Engineer - MCU Platforms

**Company:** [Zoox](https://hotfix.jobs/companies/zoox)
**Location:** Foster City, CA, San Diego, CA, Seattle, WA
**Role:** Embedded Engineering
**Salary:** $200k – $250k/yr
**Experience:** 10+ years
**Skills:** C, C++, Python, rtos, systems programming, embedded firmware, microcontrollers, bootloaders, can, mcu security
**Posted:** 2026-08-04

> Build foundational firmware and platform software for vehicle microcontrollers in real-time environments. The role requires 10+ years of embedded systems experience, strong C/C++ skills, and familiarity with RTOS development, hardware integration, and MCU bootloaders.

## Job Description

## Responsibilities

- Develop on-vehicle embedded software and firmware in **C** and **C++** in a real-time environment.
- Develop supporting tools, typically in **Python**, to connect embedded software and firmware to off-vehicle infrastructure.
- Author requirements and design documentation covering what is being built, why it is needed, and the specific solution.
- Coordinate test strategies with Component V&V Engineers.
- Troubleshoot and root-cause field problems, from the system level through the inner workings of the platform.

## Requirements

- **10+ years of professional experience**.
- Experience with **C/C++ development**.
- Experience with systems programming in a real-time operating system environment.
- Understanding of RTOS platform development.
- Understanding of how to link software and firmware to hardware.
- Understanding of MCU bootloader fundamentals.

## Nice-to-haves

- Python development.
- Network or CAN programming experience.
- Extensive bootloader experience.
- MCU security experience.

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