# Embedded Software Engineer - Drive Systems at Zoox

- Company: Zoox
- What the company does: Zoox is a purpose-built autonomous vehicle designed for riders, not drivers. Learn more about the Zoox robotaxi and the future of ride-hailing. Backed by Lux.
- Company website: https://zoox.com
- Type: Startups
- Level: Mid level
- Location: Foster City, CA
- Work setup: Hybrid
- Pay: $137K to $207K base salary per year (USD)
- Posted: 2026-08-31
- Apply by: 2026-10-15
- Apply: https://jobs.lever.co/zoox/ea3fbfaf-588b-434a-9a5a-c61edc731a40
- Page: https://www.1752.vc/careers/jobs/zoox-embedded-software-engineer-drive-systems/

## About the role

Build and contribute to simulation, emulation, SIL, and HIL infrastructure to validate drive control software Design, develop, and test embedded software for autonomous trajectory execution, translating planned trajectories into drive control actuator commands (motor torque, brake torque, steering angle, and more)

## What they're looking for

- Bachelor's or Master's degree in Electrical/Computer Engineering, Robotics, or equivalent experience
- 1-3 years of experience developing real-time embedded software for distributed electro-mechanical systems and the simulation and test infrastructure for such systems
- Strong embedded C/C++ programming experience and experience with Python for test
- Experience with QNX, SafeRTOS, FreeRTOS, or similar embedded operating systems
- Understanding of automotive communication protocols (CAN, LIN) and sensor/actuator integration
- Experience with CAN/LIN analysis and debugging tools (PCAN, CANalyzer, CANape, etc.)

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