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Hardware Software Integration Engineer

Zoox zoox.com Open
Hybrid Foster City Full-time Mid-level Software Engineering

At a glance

Mid-level Software Engineering role at Zoox. Foster City · full-time · $138,000–$180,000 base.

SalaryStated by Zoox
$138,000 – $180,000
Base salary for this role, in USD per year, as published in the posting.
This role, from ZooxOur estimate for the market: $159,000–$215,000Median $190,500
Below the market median of $190,500 for mid-level software engineering roles in Foster City.
Worked out from 5 postings that stated pay, median $190,500. Last updated Nov 6, 2026.
RoleSoftware Engineering
SeniorityMid-level
LocationFoster City
WorkplaceHybrid
EmploymentFull-time
Base pay$138,000–$180,000
PostedJul 28, 2026
Role brief

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What you'll do

  • Drive hardware and software fault investigations through diagnosis, resolution, and closure with partner teams
  • Turn vehicle assembly and test needs into plans and specifications that support manufacturing
  • Build automated tests and use internal analysis tools to debug issues, broaden coverage, and strengthen test infrastructure
  • Feed integration findings back to engineering, and create processes and workflows that improve fleet stability
  • Support vehicle bring-up and manufacturing as compute, sensor, and networking systems are deployed

What you bring

  • A relevant electrical engineering, computer science, or related degree, plus at least two years of industry experience
  • You can isolate complex faults across hardware, firmware, and software, and work with interfaces such as Ethernet, CAN, or USB
  • You have developed requirements and test cases, and can use Python or a similar scripting language, version control, and software debugging tools

Who this fits

This mid-level role suits an engineer who likes hands-on debugging across hardware and software and can communicate findings to partner teams. The position is hybrid in Foster City.

From the employer

Zoox's Hardware Software Integration team is responsible for ensuring various hardware subsystems work reliably on our vehicle platform on a day-to-day basis. You will oversee the deployment of next-generation compute, sensor, and data networking systems for autonomous vehicles.

This role is essential and fundamental to the execution stage of Zoox's vehicle program, ensuring that hardware systems operate predictably at all times. You will also be responsible for supporting bring-up and manufacturing operations for the vehicle. You will have excellent communication skills and are excited about being the first responder to triage and debug difficult hardware-software integration issues.

In this role, you will:

  • Lead and drive debugging of hardware-software issues to closure. Identify and work with key cross-functional partners to root cause and provide resolution

  • Provide feedback to engineering teams to improve future product versions

  • Understand the vehicle assembly and test requirements and come up with test plans and specifications to support manufacturing operations

  • Develop test automation, leverage in-house analysis tools to perform debugging and improve test coverage, and enhance test infrastructure

  • Develop new processes and human workflows to improve fleet stability

Qualifications

  • BS or MS in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or related fields with a minimum of 2+ years of relevant industry experience

  • Experience and skill in determining the root cause of complex issues involving HW, FW, and SW

  • Experience with hardware interfaces such as Ethernet, CAN, USB, UART, LIN. I2C, SPI, etc and related testing/debugging tools

  • Familiarity with requirements and test case development

  • Fluency in Python or similar scripting language, git/version management tools, SW debugging tool

Bonus Qualifications

  • Working knowledge of requirements management tools such as Polarion/JIRA

  • Strong EE fundamentals with familiarity in microcontroller-based systems, high-speed signals, sensing, and power electronics

  • Working knowledge of schematic design, PCB layout, and electrical characterization equipment (oscilloscopes, spectrum analyzers, etc.)

  • Exposure to any Failure Mode and Effect Analysis

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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AccommodationsIf 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.
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