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Manager, Software Core Firmware Validation

Zoox · San Diego, CA · Hybrid · Active · $198,000–$249,000 / year · Lever

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CompanyZoox
TitleManager, Software Core Firmware Validation
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LocationSan Diego, CA, United States
Work modelHybrid / Hybrid
Employment typeFull Time
Salary$198,000–$249,000 / year
Statusactive
ATS providerLever
Posted / first seen2026-06-18 / 2026-06-19
Changed / last seen2026-06-19 / 2026-06-23

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CompanyZoox
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ATS providerLever

Description

Zoox is seeking an Engineering Manager to lead a verification and validation team with a focus on power and body systems on the robot in a variety of driving scenarios. In this role, you will lead a team of engineers that leverages test assets and methods, including data analysis, triaging, to iterate on the validation plans. You will work closely with driving software, software tools, System engineers, test and proving ground operators. Ideal candidates bring technical as well as leadership experience to the role, providing mentorship, scoping projects, prioritizing tasks, setting priorities and delivering a stable and functional feature. 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. We’re looking for top talent that shares our passion and wants to be part of a fast-moving and highly execution-oriented team. Follow us on LinkedIn Accommodations If you need an accommodation to participate in the application or interview process please reach out to [email protected] or your assigned recruiter. A Final Note: You do not need to match every listed expectation to apply for this position. Here at Zoox, we know that diverse perspectives foster the innovation we need to be successful, and we are committed to building a team that encompasses a variety of backgrounds, experiences, and skills. In this role, you will: Lead a group of component verification and validation engineers and be responsible for the team’s 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

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