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Manager, Software Core Firmware Validation

Zoox

Job Location:

San Diego, CA - USA

Yearly Salary: $ 198000 - 249000

Posted: 11 July 2026 (30+ days ago)

Application Deadline: 19 November 2026

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

In the role of SW Core Firmware Validation Engineering Manager you will be helping to define and execute the strategic verification and validation vision of the software system engineering teams at Zoox. You will direct the activities of a team of Software core component verification and validation engineers while coordinating and collaborating with other firmware software release management and vehicle engineering teams at Zoox. You will strive to develop industry-best testing methodologies targeting on-vehicle bootloaders device drivers networking stacks operating systems modern C frameworks middleware libraries and system services running on POSIX and non-POSIX real-time operating systems with an unwavering focus on safety-assurance and reliability.

In this role you will:

Lead a group of component verification and validation engineers and be responsible for the teams strategy productivity and impact within SW Core as well as Zoox as a whole
Provide discipline and rigor in the application of industry best practices around test design test development test automation defect management and reporting
Refine propagate and promote the best practices of firmware validation teams elevating the firmware validation activities across Zoox
Coaching and career development enabling team members to grow individually and in their ability to execute on complex V&V activities together
Review and refine software requirements in the interest of testability
Manage the transition between component-level V&V and vehicle-level V&V

Qualifications

B.S or higher in Automotive Aerospace Robotics Electrical Mechanical Computer Science or Systems Engineering.
8 years with 2 years of leading direct reports
Experience leading the testing and release management of high-assurance software
Experience with software-defined vehicle architecture
Experience with project task and performance management of a team of test engineers
Experience tackling complex configuration management challenges
Experience with software-in-the-loop and hardware-in-the-loop testing strategies

Bonus Qualifications

C expertise
Automotive-centric software frameworks (e.g. AUTOSAR) development/process standards (e.g. MISRA ASPICE) and physical interfaces/protocols (Automotive Ethernet CAN bus UDS/DoIP/DoCAN)
Validation of bootloaders secure boot secure firmware update (e.g. OTA)
Validation of embedded real-time and POSIX operating systems and applications built upon them

$198000 - $249000 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:

Manager

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Zoox

We’re reinventing personal transportation—making the future safer, cleaner, and more enjoyable for everyone. This is on-demand autonomous ride-hailing.

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