Embedded Software Engineer - Battery Management Systems

Zoox
San Diego, CA
On-site

Who this role is best for

Embedded software engineers with Power Electronics and Battery Management domain expertise and 8+ years of experience will find this mid-level role in San Diego, CA, focused on integration and validation of complex systems.

Best fit for

  • Candidates with 8+ years of embedded software experience in Power Electronics and Battery Management systems
    — “8+ years of experience developing real-time embedded software for Power Electronics and Battery Management.
  • Individuals with strong cross-functional collaboration and systems integration skills
    — “Work cross-functionally with vehicle engineers, controls engineers, software engineers, validation engineers, and other experts
  • Engineers with hands-on experience in hardware bring-up and system debugging
    — “Hands-on experience with hardware bring-up and system debugging

Things to consider

  • Compensation is based on multiple factors including experience and interview performance
    — “Compensation will vary based on geographic location and level.
  • The role involves creating and maintaining detailed software documentation
    — “Create software requirements, design documentation, test plans, and other supporting documentation

How to stand out

  • Highlight experience with automotive communication protocols like CAN and LIN in your resume
    — “Understanding of sensors and actuators and automotive communication protocols (CAN, LIN)
  • Demonstrate familiarity with high assurance development practices during interviews
    — “Familiarity with high assurance development practices and tools (Polarion, ISO-26262, MISRA C/C++, etc)
  • Showcase projects involving real-time embedded systems and microcontroller integration
    — “Experience with embedded micro-controllers and/or microprocessors (ARM, PowerPC)
Pace · SteadyCollaboration · HighAutonomy · MediumDecision Impact · TeamLevel · Senior

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What success looks like

  • design, develop, and test embedded software for BMS
  • integrate supplier sub-systems into the Zoox software stack
  • create software requirements, design documentation, test plans
Typical background
Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in computer science, electrical engineering, mechanical engineering, or equivalent experience

Skills & requirements

Required

Embedded Software DevelopmentC/c++ARMPowerpcCANLINHardware Bring-upSystem Debugging

Preferred

Control SystemsCAN AnalysisDebugging ToolsHigh Assurance Development Practices

Stack & domain

Embedded C/c++ARMPowerpcCANLINPolarionIso-26262Misra C/c++Battery Management SystemsVehicle Engineering

About the role

Original posting from Zoox via Lever

Zoox is looking for an embedded software engineer to join our Firmware Body Systems team. In this role, you will be responsible for embedded software development for the body, thermal, lighting, and power management functions and sub-systems of the Zoox vehicle. This includes integration of supplier systems, coordination and control of all body sub-systems, and interactions with higher-level systems. You will work closely with vehicle engineers, systems engineers, controls engineers, software engineers, and suppliers to create a seamless and highly automated rider experience for the Zoox vehicle. We are looking for people who are passionate about working with hardware and developing production-quality code for complex dynamic systems.

In this role, you will::

  • Design, develop, and test embedded software for BMS (Battery Management Systems of the Zoox vehicle

Implement core logic for cell balancing, charging control, thermal management, and contactor controls.

Integrate supplier sub-systems into the Zoox software stack

Create software requirements, design documentation, test plans, and other supporting documentation

Work cross-functionally with vehicle engineers, controls engineers, software engineers, validation engineers, and other experts to ensure a seamless and highly automated experience for the Zoox vehicle

Contribute to all phases of the software development cycle including prototyping, requirements capture, design, implementation, and validation

Qualifications:

  • Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in computer science, electrical engineering, mechanical engineering, or equivalent experience
  • 8+ years of experience developing real-time embedded software for Power Electronics and Battery Management.

Strong embedded C/C++ programming experience

Experience with embedded micro-controllers and/or microprocessors (ARM, PowerPC)

Hands-on experience with hardware bring-up and system debugging

Understanding of sensors and actuators and automotive communication protocols (CAN, LIN)

Bonus Qualifications:

  • Basic knowledge of control systems for electromechanical systems

Experience with CAN, LIN analysis, and debugging tools (PCAN, CANalyzer, CANape, etc.)

Familiarity with high assurance development practices and tools (Polarion, ISO-26262, MISRA C/C++, etc)

Compensation

There 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 $150,000 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 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.

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Accommodations

If you need an accommodation to participate in the application or interview process please reach out to accommodations@zoox.com 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.

Source: Zoox careers (Lever)

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