Software Development Engineer in Test - Embedded Systems

As a Software Development Engineer in Test, you will be responsible for designing, implementing, and tracking the progress of firmware validation tests. This role requires a candidate passionate about learning how things work to the point of breaking them. You will need experience testing complex embedded systems in a team environment focused on firmware behaviors. You will also use Software Engineering best practices to validate firmware with automation. Join us if you want to develop cutting-edge and state-of-the-art automation techniques in the exciting autonomous vehicle industry!
Firmware Core Validation is a part of the Firmware Core team, which develops and maintains bootloaders, device drivers, networking stacks, operating systems, modern C++ frameworks, middleware,  libraries, and systems services for Zoox controllers. These controllers have a high focus on safety assurance and reliability and perform critical and user-facing functionality. The validation team ensures that the code we ship is of high quality and meets the safety and reliability requirements necessary for autonomous driving. We work with the developers to deeply understand how the firmware works and develop and maintain automated and manual tests to find potential bugs in the code and ensure the bugs are communicated and acted upon.
Initially, this role will support middleware, libraries, and systems services, with a long-term goal of increased cross-functionality in supporting validation for more teams within Firmware Core. Daily responsibilities will include attending design discussions, reviewing design docs and firmware pull requests, developing test plans based on requirements and other design knowledge, executing tests (either manually or automated), reporting on test status, and following up with developers to provide the necessary data needed to fix discovered bugs.

In this role, you will:

• Develop comprehensive test plans
• Develop and maintain regression test plans
• Develop and implement automated tests and test infrastructure
• Report on test statuses
• Review and refine firmware requirements

Qualifications

• BS or MS in Computer Science or related engineering field
• 2+ Years of Experience in developing/testing embedded firmware
• Experience developing in Python

Bonus Qualifications

• Experience developing in C++
• Experience with Python test frameworks (pytest, etc.)
• Experience with one or more functional safety standards (e.g., ISO 26262, IEC 62304, IEC 61508, DO-178)

CompensationThere 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 $130,000 to $215,000. 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.

About ZooxZoox 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.
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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.