Hiring: Manager, Software Core Firmware Validation Company: Zoox Location: San Diego, CA Job Posted Time: 2026-09-12 13:57:55 Target Skills & Keywords : AI, C++, Configuration Management, Embedded Systems, Firmware, Machine Learning, Systems Engineering About the job Experience: •8+ years with 2+ years of leading direct reports Required Skills: •In the role of SW Core Firmware Validation Engineering Manager, you will be helping to define and execute the strategic verification and validation vision of the software system engineering teams at Zoox. •Direct the activities of a team of Software core component verification and validation engineers while coordinating and collaborating with other firmware, software, release management and vehicle engineering teams at Zoox. •Strive to develop industry-best testing methodologies targeting on-vehicle bootloaders, device drivers, networking stacks, operating systems, modern C++ frameworks, middleware, libraries and system services running on POSIX and non-POSIX real-time operating systems with an unwavering focus on safety-assurance and reliability. •In This Role, You Will •Lead a group of component verification and validation engineers and be responsible for the team’s strategy, productivity, and impact within SW Core as well as Zoox as a whole Qualifications: •B.S or higher in Automotive, Aerospace, Robotics, Electrical, Mechanical, Computer Science or Systems Engineering. •Automotive-centric software frameworks (e.g. AUTOSAR), development/process standards (e.g. MISRA, ASPICE) and physical interfaces/protocols (Automotive Ethernet, CAN bus, UDS/DoIP/DoCAN) •Validation of bootloaders, secure boot, secure firmware update (e.g. OTA) •Validation of embedded real-time and POSIX operating systems and applications built upon them Compensation: •A sign-on bonus may be offered as part of the compensation package Interested candidates, please apply directly through the job posting on company's career page or try via AI auto apply on this platform. Don't miss this opportunity to join a forward-thinking team!