What are the responsibilities and job description for the Senior Embedded Software Engineer - Embedded Linux position at Zoox?
Foster City, CASoftware – Embedded Software & Systems Integration / Full-time / On-siteZoox is looking for a software engineer to join our Embedded Linux team. In this role, you will develop, extend, and maintain embedded Linux platforms for the Zoox vehicle. You will work closely with embedded software and validation engineers to enable support for new advanced platforms and accelerate application development across multiple projects. We are looking for people who are passionate about software, open-source projects, and creating robust and reusable software.ResponsibilitiesArchitect, develop, debug, optimize, review, and test software for Linux-embedded platformsLeverage multiple open source projects to expand Linux systems capabilitiesDevelop new and maintain existing features for custom-embedded Linux boardsBuild custom Linux distributions based on manufacturer’s Board Support PackagesContribute to all phases of the software development cycle including prototyping, requirements capture, design, implementation, and validationQaulifications8 years experience and Bachelor’s or 7 years and Master’s degree in computer science, electrical engineering, or equivalent experience8 years of previous development experience on LinuxExperience developing native user mode applications is requiredExpert C programming experience, Expert level in Shell and Python scriptingExperience debugging complex problems on remote systemsBonus QualificationLinux kernel. Experience controlling hardware from the kernelExperience with Yocto or other embedded Linux build frameworksExposure to LTE / 5G TechnologiesExperience with networking technologiesCompensationThere 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 $221,000 to $245,000. 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.
