Jobs at Zoox

The Perception Deployment Engineer will optimize and deploy large-scale multi-modal foundation models, LLMs, and vision models to power- and thermal-constrained vehicle edge devices. Responsibilities include writing production C++ and CUDA code for real-time inference, implementing model compression (quantization, pruning, mixed-precision), architecting TensorRT compilation pipelines, and developing custom ML operators and CUDA kernels to achieve low-latency, deterministic execution.…See more The role demands deep expertise in model optimization techniques, edge AI accelerators, and rigorous parity validation between PyTorch frameworks and compiled binaries.

This Systems Test Engineer role focuses on analyzing system faults and errors in Zoox's autonomous vehicle platform using data analytics on both road-test and simulation data. You will diagnose issues across perception, planning, and AI software; prioritize problems by severity and safety impact; identify failure trends; and develop tools and workflows for quality improvement.…See more The role requires 5+ years of systems troubleshooting experience, proficiency in Python, strong root cause analysis skills, and a background preferably in automotive or embedded systems.

Embedded software engineer role focused on designing, developing, and testing real-time embedded C/C++ code for Battery Management Systems (BMS) in autonomous vehicles. Responsibilities include implementing safety algorithms, cell balancing and charging control logic, thermal management, hardware bring-up, and low-level vehicle controls.…See more The role requires 8+ years of experience with real-time embedded systems, microcontroller programming (ARM, PowerPC), hardware debugging, and automotive communication protocols (CAN, LIN). Cross-functional collaboration with vehicle, systems, controls, and validation engineers is essential to ensure safe and reliable autonomous vehicle operation.

Design, develop, and test embedded software for Zoox's autonomous vehicle charging and power systems, including real-time control of electro-mechanical components, supplier system integration, and cross-functional validation. The role requires 4+ years of embedded software experience with strong C/C++ proficiency, microcontroller/microprocessor expertise (ARM, PowerPC), and knowledge of automotive communication protocols (CAN, LIN).…See more You will contribute across the full development cycle—from prototyping and requirements capture through implementation and validation—and collaborate with vehicle, controls, and validation engineers.

Zoox seeks an embedded software engineer to develop, maintain, and optimize real-time embedded software for multiple platforms in autonomous vehicles. You will architect board support packages (bootloader, drivers, RTOS), build low-level frameworks and infrastructure, and collaborate with electrical and validation engineers to bring up new embedded platforms.…See more The role requires 3+ years of hands-on embedded C/C++ development for distributed electromechanical systems, strong microcontroller/microprocessor expertise, and experience with RTOS environments like FreeRTOS or QNX.

Lead a team of firmware validation and verification engineers responsible for testing safety-critical software components including bootloaders, device drivers, networking stacks, and real-time operating systems across Zoox's autonomous vehicle platform. Define V&V strategy, establish testing methodologies, and drive best practices in test design, automation, and defect management.…See more Coach engineers on complex validation activities while coordinating with firmware, release management, and vehicle engineering teams. Requires 8+ years of experience with 2+ years of team leadership, expertise in high-assurance software testing, and knowledge of automotive software architectures.

Zoox is seeking a System Test Engineer to design, develop, and execute test plans at the highest level of integration for autonomous vehicle software, focusing on feature validation, functional and regression testing. You will automate testing using Hardware in the Loop (HIL) and Software in the Loop (SIL) assets, analyze vehicle logs and test data for root cause analysis, and provide quantitative evidence on milestone readiness.…See more The role requires 3+ years of experience testing complex systems, strong software development skills in Python and REST APIs, version control proficiency with Git, and integrated systems troubleshooting expertise.

Design and build a scalable Fleet Dispatch System for autonomous robotaxis, optimizing real-time mission assignment and route planning. Apply operational research techniques—linear programming, integer programming, stochastic processes, and queuing theory—to solve complex dispatch problems.…See more Develop and integrate optimization algorithms, using simulation models to validate effectiveness. Requires a strong foundation in algorithm development, machine learning, and data analysis, with proficiency in Java or Kotlin.

Lead a team of firmware validation engineers responsible for defining and executing verification and validation strategy for Zoox's software core systems. Direct testing efforts targeting bootloaders, device drivers, networking stacks, operating systems, C++ frameworks, middleware, and system services running on POSIX and non-POSIX real-time operating systems.…See more Collaborate with firmware, software, release management, and vehicle engineering teams to develop industry-best testing methodologies with a focus on safety assurance and reliability.