<div><p> </p><p>Zoox's Robot Software Infrastructure team is seeking a passionate software engineer to help develop Robot software and infrastructure to advance the common performant operating system that powers several devices on our vehicle including Autonomy systems. This team develops platform-level software and services, including operating systems that enable complex, hardware-accelerated workloads critical for autonomous driving on automotive-grade hardware.</p><p>We work closely with cross-functional teams—including application software engineering, release management, hardware engineering, manufacturing and operations—to support vehicle development and deployment at scale. If you are excited to explore a wide problem space and are mindful of how components fit within a larger system, you may be a great fit!</p><p> </p></div><br><br><h3>In this role, you will:</h3><ul><li>Design, develop, and maintain the operating system platform that powers various on-bot devices and applications</li><li>Architect and implement platform-level software to support robust and scalable robotics infrastructure</li><li>Configure and manage embedded Linux build systems (e.g., Yocto) and bootloader processes (e.g., U-Boot) to ensure reliable system startup and maintenance</li><li>Develop and optimize device drivers and kernel-space components using C, C++, or Rust to meet performance and reliability requirements</li><li>Collaborate cross-functionally to support seamless integration and delivery of the OS platform, triage issues, support new hardware bring-up and manufacturing functions</li></ul><h3>Qualifications:</h3><ul><li>4+ years delivering production systems and software applications</li><li>Designed and deployed end-to-end continuous integration and validation toolchains to verify Linux/OS images for production software releases supporting different hardware platforms</li><li>Proficiency in Linux internals, including init systems, containerization, filesystems, kernel-space development, device drivers, and systems programming in C/C++ and scripting languages (Python/Bash).</li><li>Strong written and verbal communication skills along with a bachelor’s degree or equivalent practical experience</li></ul><h3>Bonus Qualifications</h3><ul><li>Experience with embedded Linux in a robotics application</li><li>Familiarity with security software: PKI, secure boot, OTA software update, hardware key storage, etc.</li><li>Familiarity with Nvidia GPUs, Nvidia Thor/Orin, Cuda, TRT, etc.</li><li>Graduate degree with a focus on networking, operating systems, or firmware</li></ul><br><div><b>About Zoox</b></div><div>Zoox is developing the first ground-up, fully autonomous vehicle fleet and the supporting ecosystem required to bring this technology to market. Sitting at the intersection of robotics, machine learning, and design, Zoox aims to provide the next generation of mobility-as-a-service in urban environments. We’re looking for top talent that shares our passion and wants to be part of a fast-moving and highly execution-oriented team.</div><div><br></div><div><a href="https://www.linkedin.com/company/zoox-inc">Follow us on LinkedIn</a></div><div><br></div><div><b>Accommodations</b></div><div>If you need an accommodation to participate in the application or interview process please reach out to accommodations@zoox.com or your assigned recruiter.</div><div><br></div><div><b>A Final Note:</b></div><div>You do not need to match every listed expectation to apply for this position. Here at Zoox, we know that diverse perspectives foster the innovation we need to be successful, and we are committed to building a team that encompasses a variety of backgrounds, experiences, and skills.</div>

<p>Zoox is developing the first fully electric autonomous vehicles to support low-carbon transportation and to decrease congestion and reliance on individual car ownership in urban areas.&nbsp;</p>

Software Engineer - Robot Software Infrastructure

<div><p> </p><p>Zoox's Robot Software Infrastructure team is seeking a passionate software engineer to help develop Robot software and infrastructure to advance the common performant operating system that powers several devices on our vehicle including Autonomy systems. This team develops platform-level software and services, including operating systems that enable complex, hardware-accelerated workloads critical for autonomous driving on automotive-grade hardware.</p><p>We work closely with cross-functional teams—including application software engineering, release management, hardware engineering, manufacturing and operations—to support vehicle development and deployment at scale. If you are excited to explore a wide problem space and are mindful of how components fit within a larger system, you may be a great fit!</p><p> </p></div><br /><br /><h3>In this role, you will:</h3><ul><li>Design, develop, and maintain the operating system platform that powers various on-bot devices and applications</li><li>Architect and implement platform-level software to support robust and scalable robotics infrastructure</li><li>Configure and manage embedded Linux build systems (e.g., Yocto) and bootloader processes (e.g., U-Boot) to ensure reliable system startup and maintenance</li><li>Develop and optimize device drivers and kernel-space components using C, C++, or Rust to meet performance and reliability requirements</li><li>Collaborate cross-functionally to support seamless integration and delivery of the OS platform, triage issues, support new hardware bring-up and manufacturing functions</li></ul><h3>Qualifications:</h3><ul><li>4+ years delivering production systems and software applications</li><li>Designed and deployed end-to-end continuous integration and validation toolchains to verify Linux/OS images for production software releases supporting different hardware platforms</li><li>Proficiency in Linux internals, including init systems, containerization, filesystems, kernel-space development, device drivers, and systems programming in C/C++ and scripting languages (Python/Bash).</li><li>Strong written and verbal communication skills along with a bachelor’s degree or equivalent practical experience</li></ul><h3>Bonus Qualifications</h3><ul><li>Experience with embedded Linux in a robotics application</li><li>Familiarity with security software: PKI, secure boot, OTA software update, hardware key storage, etc.</li><li>Familiarity with Nvidia GPUs, Nvidia Thor/Orin, Cuda, TRT, etc.</li><li>Graduate degree with a focus on networking, operating systems, or firmware</li></ul><br /><div><b>About Zoox</b></div><div>Zoox is developing the first ground-up, fully autonomous vehicle fleet and the supporting ecosystem required to bring this technology to market. Sitting at the intersection of robotics, machine learning, and design, Zoox aims to provide the next generation of mobility-as-a-service in urban environments. We’re looking for top talent that shares our passion and wants to be part of a fast-moving and highly execution-oriented team.</div><div><br /></div><div><a href="https://www.linkedin.com/company/zoox-inc">Follow us on LinkedIn</a></div><div><br /></div><div><b>Accommodations</b></div><div>If you need an accommodation to participate in the application or interview process please reach out to accommodations@zoox.com or your assigned recruiter.</div><div><br /></div><div><b>A Final Note:</b></div><div>You do not need to match every listed expectation to apply for this position. Here at Zoox, we know that diverse perspectives foster the innovation we need to be successful, and we are committed to building a team that encompasses a variety of backgrounds, experiences, and skills.</div>

Software Engineer - Robot Software Infrastructure

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