As a Firmware Manager at Zoox, you will help provide stable, performant, updatable, transparent, and secure platforms upon which the Zoox automotive firmware applications are built. Firmware is front and center at Zoox as we are building a ground-up autonomous vehicle with many components designed and built in-house with custom software/firmware.
As a manager on the Firmware team, you will hire, train, and grow teams of firmware developers focusing on high-performance deterministic behavior of resource-constrained highly-available safety-critical electronic control units embedded inZoox autonomous vehicles.
Responsibilities
- Direct firmware design and development activities
- Work cross-functionally with mechanical, electrical, system architecture, hardware-in-the-loop, and firmware validation teams
- Define and enforce safe coding practices
- Perform source code reviews
- Conduct employee performance reviews
- Mentor and assist with the professional development of firmware engineers
Qualifications
- BS degree in Electrical, Computer, or Systems Engineering
- 8+ years of experience developing software/firmware and 2+ years of experience managing teams
- Programming skills in C and C++, Linux, QNX, FreeRTOS, or SafeRTOS
- Experience with common lab equipment and data acquisition equipment (DACs, debuggers, power supplies, multimeters, etc.)
Bonus Qualifications
- Experience working with automotive communication protocols, such as CAN, LIN, Automotive Ethernet, etc
- Python / Pytest experience
Compensation
There are three major components to compensation for this position: salary, Amazon Restricted Stock Units (RSUs), and Zoox Stock Appreciation Rights. The salary range for this position is $193,000 to $242,000. A sign-on bonus may be offered as part of the compensation package. Compensation will vary based on geographic location and level. Leveling, as well as positioning within a level, is determined by a range of factors, including, but not limited to, a candidate's relevant years of experience, domain knowledge, and interview performance. The salary range listed in this posting is representative of the range of levels Zoox is considering for this position.
Zoox also offers a comprehensive package of benefits including paid time off (e.g. sick leave, vacation, bereavement), unpaid time off, Zoox Stock Appreciation Rights, Amazon RSUs, health insurance, long-term care insurance, long-term and short-term disability insurance, and life insurance.
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What We Do
Zoox is an autonomous mobility company that was founded to provide a safer, cleaner, and more enjoyable future on the road. To achieve that goal, the company has spent the past 10 years creating a purpose-built robotaxi that gives the world a better way to ride.
Why Work With Us
At Zoox, we are working to solve one of the greatest technological challenges of our generation.
From the beginning, we have been focused on our goal of reimagining transportation from the ground up. We are a mission-driven community of innovators working together to create a safer, cleaner, and more enjoyable future on the road.
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