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Senior/Staff Software Engineer - Embedded Linux Operating Systems

Zoox· Software – Software Systems
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Hybrid (Foster City, CA)$237k - $322kFull-timePosted 2mo ago

About the role

Senior/Staff Software Engineer focused on embedded Linux operating systems for robotic platform infrastructure, powering on-bot devices and autonomy systems. Works on platform-level OS software, build systems, bootloaders, and device drivers within a hybrid, cross-functional environment.

Responsibilities

  • Design, develop, and maintain the operating system platform that powers various on-bot devices and applications
  • Architect and implement platform-level software to support robust and scalable robotics infrastructure
  • Configure and manage embedded Linux build systems (e.g., Yocto) and bootloader processes (e.g., U-Boot) to ensure reliable system startup and maintenance
  • Develop and optimize device drivers and kernel-space components using C, C++, or Rust to meet performance and reliability requirements
  • Collaborate cross-functionally to support seamless integration and delivery of the OS platform, triage issues, support new hardware bring-up and manufacturing functions

Qualifications

  • 8+ years delivering production systems and software applications, 2+ years of delivering custom Embedded Linux operating systems
  • Have a deep understanding of Linux, build systems like Yocto, and bootloaders like U-Boot
  • Be familiar with Linux init systems (e.g., systemd), containerization concepts (e.g., chroot, cgroups, Linux namespaces), and filesystems
  • Understand device drivers and kernel-space code and proficiency in a language without automatic memory management (e.g., C or C++), and in multiple scripting languages like bash and Python
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills along with a bachelor’s degree or equivalent practical experience

Skills

Required:Embedded LinuxC/C++Scripting (bash, Python)Kernel/Device DriversSystem Architecture
Nice to have:Rust

Benefits

  • Zoox 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
Last updated Oct 21, 2026. Interested? Apply on the company site.
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