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Firmware Validation Engineer Battery Management Systems
Job Location:
Job Location:
Foster, CA - USA
Yearly Salary:
$ 155000 - 211000
Yearly Salary:
Posted:
8 August 2026 (Yesterday)
Posted:
Application Deadline:
5 November 2026
Application Deadline:
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Vacancies:
Job Summary
As a Firmware Validation Engineeryou will validate firmware functionality at the component subsystem and system level ensuring features operate reliably within the broader vehicle platform. This includes testing embedded applications control logic and feature integrations across hardware interfaces sensors and actuators to confirm they meet functional performance and safety requirements. Your work directly impacts the quality and readiness of customer-facing features by catching issues early improving integration stability and ensuring smooth delivery of these features to internal customers. Through close collaboration with firmware developers systems engineers and cross-functional teams you will help deliver robust and reliable features to production.
In this role you will:
Define and develop comprehensive test plans based on requirements trace test cases to requirements set pass/fail criteria and refine requirements based on test outcomes
Develop and implement test plans on multiple test layers (HiL Dyno Vehicle)
Define tooling needs to execute tests and evaluate results efficiently
Collaborate with system firmware & hardware engineers to ensure implementations meet requirements and desired functionality in accordance with product requirements.
Investigate firmware issues through data analysis and issue reproduction
Qualifications
- BS degree in Electrical Mechanical Computer or Systems Engineering
- 4 years of experience in developing or testing embedded software
- Test automation with Python or other scripting languages
- Experience writing code with source control (Git)
- Hands-on technical experience debugging complex systems involving networked microprocessors and software-controlled electrical or electromechanical devices
- Experience parsing and analyzing log data/source code and identifying rootcause.
- Positive attitude team player and ability to quickly adapt to changes
Bonus Qualifications
- Working knowledge of components/systems such as drive unit power steering actuators braking systems powertrain and their interactions.
- Experience with Python testing frameworks (Robot pytest etc.)
- Experience with continuous integration/deployment systems
- Experience using tools such as JIRA TestRail Polarion/JAMA/Doors XRAY etc.
- Experience in systems validation or integration
- Ability to develop test plans based on FMEA/vehicle safety concepts analysis
$155000 - $211000 a year
Base Salary Range
There are three major components to compensation for this position: salary Amazon Restricted Stock Units (RSUs) and Zoox Stock Appreciation Rights. A sign-on bonus may be offered as part of the compensation package. The listed range applies only to the base salary. 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 candidates 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.
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. Were 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 emailprotected or your assigned recruiter.
A Final Note:
We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process such as reviewing applications analyzing resumes or assessing responses and identifying potential inconsistencies or verification signals in application materials based on available information. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans. If you would like more information about how your data is processed please contact us.
Required Experience:
IC
About Company
We’re reinventing personal transportation—making the future safer, cleaner, and more enjoyable for everyone. This is on-demand autonomous ride-hailing.
