Zoox
Zoox

Manager, Software Core Firmware Validation

$198,000 – $249,000 per year

TLDR

Define and execute strategic verification and validation for software systems, leading a core firmware V&V team with a focus on safety and reliability.

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. You will 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. You will 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

  • Provide discipline and rigor in the application of industry best practices around test design, test development, test automation, defect management, and reporting

  • Refine, propagate, and promote the best practices of firmware validation teams, elevating the firmware validation activities across Zoox

  • Coaching and career development, enabling team members to grow individually and in their ability to execute on complex V&V activities together

  • Review and refine software requirements in the interest of testability

  • Manage the transition between component-level V&V and vehicle-level V&V

  • Qualifications
  • B.S or higher in Automotive, Aerospace, Robotics, Electrical, Mechanical, Computer Science or Systems Engineering.
  • 8+ years with 2+ years of leading direct reports
  • Experience leading the testing and release management of high-assurance software

  • Experience with software-defined vehicle architecture

  • Experience with project, task, and performance management of a team of test engineers

  • Experience tackling complex configuration management challenges

  • Experience with software-in-the-loop and hardware-in-the-loop testing strategies

  • Bonus Qualifications
  • C++ expertise

  • 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

  • About Zoox

    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.

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    Accommodations

    If you need an accommodation to participate in the application or interview process please reach out to accommodations@zoox.com or your assigned recruiter.

    A Final Note:

    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.

    Benefits

    Equity Compensation

    Amazon RSUs

    Health Insurance

    Other Benefit

    life insurance

    Paid Time Off

    paid time off (e.g. sick leave, vacation, bereavement)

    Zoox is building a fully autonomous vehicle fleet from the ground up, coupled with the ecosystem necessary to launch this technology into urban environments. By integrating robotics, machine learning, and innovative design, Zoox is paving the way for a new era of mobility-as-a-service.

    Founded
    Founded 2014
    Employees
    500+ employees
    Industry
    Automotive
    Total raised
    $990M raised
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