Zoox

Fully electric autonomous ride-hailing service platform

Staff Product Security Engineer - Product Security

Security Engineering & ArchitectureConfirmed live in the last 24 hours

Full-timeFoster City, CA, USA$292k - $375k /yrHybrid

About the Job

Requirements

At least 10 years of experience in security engineering, including significant experience in an architect, staff, or technical lead capacity.
Deep expertise in embedded and Internet of Things security, including secure boot, trusted platform modules, trusted execution environments, cryptographic key management, and hardened firmware and operating system design.
Experience architecting security for complex physical or cyber-physical systems such as automotive, robotics, aerospace, industrial control, or similar systems.
Experience driving cross-functional technical strategy and influencing engineering leadership without direct authority.
Understanding of network security, cloud security, and secure software development lifecycle practices.

Responsibilities

Define and own the multi-year security architecture and roadmap for robots and the fleet across embedded and firmware systems, in-vehicle networks, cloud, and supporting infrastructure.
Partner with hardware, firmware, autonomy, and infrastructure engineering teams to embed security requirements into system design from the ground up.
Lead threat modeling and architecture reviews for new vehicle platforms and major feature launches, identifying and prioritizing systemic risk across the fleet.
Set technical standards and guardrails for secure boot, key management, network segmentation, over-the-air update security, and related controls, and drive their adoption across engineering teams.
Represent Product Security in cross-functional and leadership discussions, translating technical risk into business and safety impact.

Desired Qualifications

Experience securing autonomous vehicles, robotics platforms, or other safety-critical connected systems at scale.
Background in offensive security, including red teaming and penetration testing, that informs architectural and defensive judgment.
Contributions to industry standards, published research, or conference talks in embedded, Internet of Things, or automotive security.

Salary Range: 292000 to 375000 (Currency: USD) (Pay period: per-year-salary)

Zoox is looking for a Staff Product Security Engineer to define and drive the long-term security strategy for our robots and fleet. Reporting into the Product Security organization, this person will own the vision for our robot security roadmap - from our current-generation vehicles to next-generation platforms - setting the technical direction that keeps our autonomous fleet resilient against real-world threats. This is a high-impact, high-visibility role for someone who wants to shape how security is architected into every layer of a physical, safety-critical robotic system.

In this role, you will:

Define and own the multi-year security architecture and roadmap for Zoox's robots and fleet, spanning embedded/firmware, in-vehicle networks, cloud, and supporting infrastructure.
Partner with hardware, firmware, autonomy, and infrastructure engineering teams to embed security requirements into system design from the ground up, rather than bolting them on after the fact.
Lead threat modeling and architecture reviews for new vehicle platforms and major feature launches, identifying and prioritizing systemic risk across the fleet.
Set technical standards and guardrails - secure boot, key management, network segmentation, update/OTA security, and more - and drive their adoption across engineering teams.
Represent Product Security in cross-functional and leadership discussions, translating technical risk into business and safety impact for the organization.

Qualifications

10+ years of experience in security engineering, including significant time in an architect, staff, or technical lead capacity.
Deep expertise in embedded/IoT security, including secure boot, TPM/TEE, cryptographic key management, and hardened firmware/OS design.
Demonstrated experience architecting security for complex, physical/cyber-physical systems (automotive, robotics, aerospace, industrial control, or similar).
Strong track record of driving cross-functional technical strategy and influencing engineering leadership without direct authority.
Solid understanding of network security, cloud security, and secure software development lifecycle practices.

Bonus Qualifications

Experience securing autonomous vehicles, robotics platforms, or other safety-critical connected systems at scale.
Background in offensive security (red teaming, penetration testing) that informs strong architectural/defensive judgment.
Contributions to industry standards, published research, or conference talks in embedded/IoT/automotive security.

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.

Accommodations

If you need an accommodation to participate in the application or interview process please reach out to [email protected] 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.

About the Company

Zoox

Fully electric autonomous ride-hailing service platform

Zoox designs and operates an autonomous ride-hailing service built around a purpose-built, fully electric vehicle designed specifically for autonomous operation. The vehicle uses advanced sensors, cameras, and AI to navigate complex urban environments, offering a four-passenger interior for comfort. Unlike competitors that retrofit existing cars, Zoox engineers both the vehicle and the service from the ground up, enabling optimized safety, efficiency, and passenger experience through integrated software that optimizes routing and reduces wait times. The company emphasizes safety through extensive testing and regulatory collaboration, and sustainability via electric mobility. The ultimate goal is to provide a smarter, safer, and more efficient urban transportation system that improves city life while reducing emissions.

Company size: 5,001-10,000
Company stage: Acquired
Total funding: $1.2B
Headquarters: Menlo Park, CA
Founded: 2014

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