Software Engineer, Embedded Linux Operating Systems
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Job description
Zoox is hiring a Software Engineer, Embedded Linux Operating Systems — a full-time, based in Foster City, CA role. Apply directly on Zoox's careers page below.
Senior/Staff Software Engineer - Embedded Linux Operating Systems
Team: Software Systems
Location: Foster City, CA
Commitment: Full-time
Workplace Type: hybrid
Salary:
Zoox's Robot Software Infrastructure team is seeking a passionate software engineer to help develop and 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.
We work closely with cross-functional teams—including developers, release management, hardware engineering, manufacturing and operations—to support vehicle development and deployment at scale. You'll have the opportunity to influence the next generation of our platform, hardware, and robotaxi. If you are excited to explore a broad problem space and are mindful of how components fit within a larger system, you may be a great fit!
In this role, you will:
- Design, develop, and maintain the operating system platform that powers various on-bot devices and applications
- Architect and implement platform-level software to support robust and scalable robotics infrastructure
- Configure and manage embedded Linux build systems (e.g., Yocto) and bootloader processes (e.g., U-Boot) to ensure reliable system startup and maintenance
- Develop and optimize device drivers and kernel-space components using C, C++, or Rust to meet performance and reliability requirements
- Collaborate cross-functionally to support seamless integration and delivery of the OS platform, triage issues, support new hardware bring-up and manufacturing functions
Qualifications
- 8+ years delivering production systems and software applications, 2+ years of delivering custom Embedded Linux operating systems
- Have a deep understanding of Linux, build systems like Yocto, and bootloaders like U-Boot
- Be familiar with Linux init systems (e.g., systemd), containerization concepts (e.g., chroot, cgroups, Linux namespaces), and filesystems
- Understand device drivers and kernel-space code and proficiency in a language without automatic memory management (e.g., C or C++), and in multiple scripting languages like bash and Python
- Strong written and verbal communication skills along with a bachelor’s degree or equivalent practical experience
Bonus Qualifications
- Experience with embedded Linux in a robotics application
- Familiarity with security software: PKI, secure boot, OTA software update, hardware key storage, etc.
- Familiarity with Nvidia GPUs, Nvidia Thor/Orin, Cuda, TRT, etc.
- Graduate degree with a focus on networking, operating systems, or firmware
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Frequently asked questions
What skills are required for Software Engineer, Embedded Linux Operating Systems at Zoox?
The required skills for Software Engineer, Embedded Linux Operating Systems at Zoox include: C, C++, Rust, Bash, Python, Robotics.
What is the seniority level for Software Engineer, Embedded Linux Operating Systems at Zoox?
Software Engineer, Embedded Linux Operating Systems at Zoox is a Senior / Staff level position.
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