Full-Time
Software Engineering Manager: Platform Software
Operating Systems and Vehicle Configuration
Confirmed live in the last 24 hours
Zoox
1,001-5,000 employees
Develops autonomous electric ride-hailing vehicles
Compensation Overview
$210k - $303kAnnually
Mid, Senior
San Mateo, CA, USA
Hybrid position in Foster City, CA.
- 2+ years of experience managing teams that deliver production-level software
- Demonstrated success in hiring, mentoring, and developing high-performing teams
- Proven track record in delivering production systems and software applications
- Strong experience in cross-functional project management
- Exceptional written and verbal communication skills
- Solid understanding of operating system internals
- Strong experience in Linux, build systems like Yocto, and bootloaders like U-Boot, Linux init systems (e.g., systemd), Linux containerization (e.g., chroot, cgroups, namespaces), filesystems, networking, build systems, and device drivers
- Strong understanding of networking fundamentals and client & server model
- Expertise in device drivers and kernel-space code
- Experience with software build and update systems
- Experience in designing architectures for large, complex software systems
- Proficiency in languages like C or C++ (without automatic memory management) and scripting languages like Bash or Python
- Bachelor’s degree or equivalent practical experience
- Developing and maintaining Zoox custom operating system
- Kernel selection, configuration, and device driver updates including GPU drivers
- Development of system services, operating system build tools, and installation tools
- Managing the software build and authorization systems
- Designing and developing in-field update mechanisms and operating system validation plans
- Implementing of OS security features
- Defining modes and mechanisms to audit and control software and hardware configurations at run-time
- Enabling adaptive runtime behavior for various scenarios
- Managing hardware-in-the-loop continuous integration (HIL and CI) infrastructure
Zoox is developing a fully integrated autonomous ride-hailing service with a vehicle designed specifically for self-driving, rather than retrofitting existing cars. The vehicle features advanced sensors and AI systems for navigating urban environments and can comfortably accommodate up to four passengers. Safety is a priority, with extensive testing and collaboration with regulatory bodies to ensure high standards. Additionally, Zoox's electric vehicles aim to reduce emissions and promote sustainability in urban transportation.
Company Stage
Acquired
Total Funding
$1.2B
Headquarters
Menlo Park, California
Founded
2014
6 month growth
↑ 8%1 year growth
↑ 31%2 year growth
↑ 47%
Simplify's Take
What believers are saying
- Zoox's partnership with Williams Racing enhances brand visibility in the autonomous vehicle market.
- Expanding testing to Austin and Miami improves Zoox's systems with diverse urban data.
- Hiring leaders from Tesla and Intel brings valuable expertise to Zoox's development.
What critics are saying
- Competition from Waymo and Cruise could impact Zoox's market share and growth.
- Expansion to new cities may face regulatory challenges, delaying deployment and increasing costs.
- Partnerships like with Williams Racing could divert focus from core vehicle development.
What makes Zoox unique
- Zoox designs vehicles specifically for autonomous operation, unlike retrofitting existing cars.
- Zoox's vehicles feature a futuristic design with state-of-the-art sensors and AI systems.
- Zoox is committed to sustainability with fully electric vehicles reducing emissions.
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Benefits
Health Insurance
Maternity & Paternity Leave
Vacation & Paid Time Off
Sick Days
Free Lunch or Snacks
Employee Assitance Program