# Embedded Software Engineer

**Company:** [Zoox](https://hotfix.jobs/companies/zoox)
**Location:** San Diego, CA, Foster City, CA
**Role:** Embedded Engineering
**Salary:** $155k – $190k/yr
**Experience:** 4+ years
**Skills:** Embedded C, C++, Real-Time Embedded Software, Microcontrollers, Arm, Powerpc, Can, Lin, Sensors, Actuators, Power Electronics, Battery Management
**Posted:** 2026-07-14

> Develop and test embedded software for Zoox vehicle charging, power management, and electro-mechanical systems. Requires 4+ years real-time embedded C/C++ experience with microcontrollers, automotive protocols (CAN/LIN), and cross-functional collaboration on safety-critical vehicle controls.

## Job Description

## Responsibilities
- Design, develop, and test embedded software for charging and power systems of the Zoox vehicle.
- Integrate supplier sub-systems into the Zoox software stack.
- Create software requirements, design documentation, test plans, and other supporting documentation.
- Work cross-functionally with vehicle engineers, controls engineers, software engineers, validation engineers, and other experts to ensure a seamless and highly-automated experience for the Zoox vehicle.
- Contribute to all phases of the software development cycle including prototyping, requirements capture, design, implementation, and validation.

## Requirements
- Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in computer science, electrical engineering, mechanical engineering, or equivalent experience.
- 4+ years of experience developing real-time embedded software for distributed electro-mechanical systems.
- Strong embedded C/C++ programming experience.
- Experience with embedded micro-controllers and/or microprocessors (ARM, PowerPC).
- Understanding of sensors and actuators and automotive communication protocols (CAN, LIN).

## Nice-to-Haves
- Basic knowledge of control systems for electromechanical systems.
- Experience with CAN, LIN analysis, and debugging tools (PCAN, CANalyzer, CANape, etc.).
- Hands-on experience with hardware bring-up and system debugging.
- Familiarity with high assurance development practices and tools (Polarion, ISO-26262, MISRA C/C++, etc).
- Experience in Power Electronics and Battery Management.

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